Television ‘down-the-line’
interviews
‘Down-the-line’ interviews are much loved
by 24 hour broadcasters, and often requested by mainstream
news networks too. For this sort of interview the presenter
is usually in a studio and you are either speaking from
a remote studio (which is often not much grander than
a photo booth) or out on location. You will have to
wear an earpiece to hear the questions and you can’t
usually see your interviewer.
We think this is a difficult format to master. After
all it’s hard to look natural and relaxed when
you are staring into a camera lens. We’ll advise
you about the circumstances in which you consider doing
this type of interview and then show you how to cope
with its demands if do decide to go ahead with it.
At the end of our session you will know:
- When to refuse a ‘down-the-line’ interview
- How to cope with the earpiece
- What to expect when you arrive at a remote studio
(especially if it is unmanned).
- How to turn in a decent performance when you can’t
see the person you are speaking to.
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