Our checklist will help producers catch potential pitfalls before and during interviews, whether remote or in-person.

On a show, the interview is brief and it is the story. So much depends on preparation, and having an editor’s ear.

You return from a long day reporting in the field — only to realize you didn’t record ambience. Rats! This post will help ensure that you get the sound you need to tell great stories.

With so many different ways to tell stories, you need this.

Follow this checklist and increase your likelihood of interview success!

We all make mistakes — this checklist will help you make fewer of them.