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صفحة: 41
Behind the Scenes Section Task : Get the story Preparing an interview In this section , you will find out more about what goes on behind the scenes of a newspaper . You will write an interview with the editor of a newspaper . Today , most newspapers ^^ owned by larg e companies . These companies decide on the general policy of the newspaper . The editor of the newspaper deals with the day-to-day running of the paper . The editor may influence a paper ' s policy in specific situations , ^ 0 the editor ' s job is \&\/ important . 1 Read the classified ad below to find out what a managing editor of a newspaper does . Managing Editor for City Newspaper Job Description : responsible for editorial direction , editorial staff and journalists Duties : ? decide which stories to cover and assign to reporters ? write or assist with news coverage , columns or features ? meet daily deadlines ? meet with advertising and printing staff ? work and meet with the newspaper's owners Qualifications and Experience : ? university education ? leadership skills ? ability to make decisions ? ability to work under pressure ? five years experience as an assistant editor or reporter Only candidates with the above qualifications and experience should apply . 2 Two candidates were interviewed for the job . Read the following notes taken after the interviews and decide which of the two candidates you think should get the job . Candidate A ? MA in journalism ? 15 years experience as feature article writer ? gets on with people ? prefers a quiet working environment ? published 2 books on journalism Candidate B ? BA in media studies ? 7 years experience covering local and national breaking news ? works best under pressure ? respected by colleagues ? has strong opinions often expressed too openly 3 With a partner who chose a different candidate , discuss the two candidates and see if you can agree on who should get the job .
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