Business Insider editor in chief Jamie Heller interviewed new editor at large Katie Roof about her reporting tactis.
Here is an excerpt:
Can you share a bit about how you ply your craft and get exclusive news? (Without giving away the store!)
The secret to getting scoops is asking good questions. Early in my career, I worked on camera, which was good training because I would try to think of the questions that would yield the most interesting answers. It turns out people are a lot more candid off-camera than on! The best reporters don’t wait to hear about something. They are proactive and look for it.
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