The Interviewist

The Interviewist

Journalists, marketers, content creators, and storytellers talk about the art and science of interviewing.

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JournalismJournalism
How science and environment journalist April Reese balances research and narrative

How science and environment journalist April Reese balances research and narrative

April talks about how she humanizes complex research and makes it resonate with readers.

Sarah Cottone
JournalismJournalism
Profile Interviewing with Texas Monthly Writer Lauren Larson

Profile Interviewing with Texas Monthly Writer Lauren Larson

Lauren shares strategies for breaking the ice with wary Texans, gathering scenic details while in conversation, and more.

Sarah Cottone
MarketingMarketing
How to Validate, Support, or Elucidate Survey Data with Interviews

How to Validate, Support, or Elucidate Survey Data with Interviews

Becky Lawlor shares best practices on conducting interviews on survey data to inform reports and thought leadership.

Sarah Cottone
JournalismJournalism
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Navigating Interviews from Philly Newsrooms to Global Tech Platforms

Navigating Interviews from Philly Newsrooms to Global Tech Platforms

The Interviewist chats with Lauren Fritsky about the evolution of interviewing over the past 20 years and the future of 'multi-channel' interviewing.

Sarah Cottone
MarketingMarketing
Practical AI Prep with Alix Hanson

Practical AI Prep with Alix Hanson

The Interviewist chats with Alex Hanson about using AI tools for topic ideation, interview research, question development, and post-interview quote hunting.

Sarah Cottone
MarketingMarketing
'Buttoned-Down' Interviews on Technical Topics with Lucia Giles

'Buttoned-Down' Interviews on Technical Topics with Lucia Giles

Lucia talks to the Interviewist about "buttoned-down" interviewing, the 45-min rule, inspiration from parenting, and more.

Sarah Cottone
Ethical Interviewing with Mauricio Pena

Ethical Interviewing with Mauricio Pena

The Interviewist dives with Mauricio into extractive versus centered, nuanced interviewing of migrant communities.

Sarah Cottone
PR/CommsPR/Comms
Embracing New Media with Claire Schillings

Embracing New Media with Claire Schillings

The Interviewist chats with Claire about embracing new media channels and approaching interviews with respect and curiosity.

Sarah Cottone
JournalismJournalism
Bringing the Right Energy with Joe Erbentraut

Bringing the Right Energy with Joe Erbentraut

The Interviewist sits down with editorial leader and journalist Joe Erbentraut to discuss interviewing for celebrities and personal projects.

Sarah Cottone
Interview Roadmaps with Stephanie Yoder

Interview Roadmaps with Stephanie Yoder

The Interviewist chats with Stephanie Yoder about interviewing in the world of B2B tech content marketing.

Sarah Cottone
JournalismJournalism
Laura Bradley

Laura Bradley

Award-winning features reporter in entertainment and culture.

Sarah Cottone
Welcome to the Interviewist

Welcome to the Interviewist

Here's what you can expect.

Sarah Cottone