The past year has changed the way we work and interact with one another. From daily correspondence, meetings and events, businesses have learned to adapt to a new virtual work environment.
For media outlets, live and pre-recorded video interviews have become common practice in order to offer guests a safe experience outside of an in-studio setting.
To ensure a seamless and successful ‘Zoom’ interview, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
- Always put your phone on “do not disturb”
- Close your applications (Outlook, Slack e.g.) and turn off all notifications on your computer
- Gather a few props related to your story (branded clothing, accessories, artwork, e.g.)
- Sit facing a natural source of light or an LED “ring” light
- Make sure to turn off any background noise (T.V., ceiling fan, e.g.)
- Using earphones with a microphone will offer a better quality sound than built-in computer speakers
- Keep your camera at eye level so you are not looking down during the interview
- If you are using your phone camera, position the camera horizontally not vertically on a stand or phone stabilizer
- Avoid wearing busy clothing or prints as it can be distracting for viewers
- Most importantly, write down and review your talking points prior to your interview
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