Some questions for Anaridis Rodriguez

1)     Is there a certain way of speaking -- what we think of as a TV reporter or anchor’s delivery -- when you report the news that is encouraged in broadcast journalism school or by station managers?

2)     Could you tell us about a particularly dramatic story that you worked on?

3)     If you were able to report on a particular subject/beat, what would it be?

4)     Can you recall an awkward or embarrassing moment on-camera?

5)     How do you prepare a piece from beginning to end?

6)     Has being from the Dominican Republic and being bilingual had a big impact on your career?

7)     What was your favorite part about reporting on the Academy Awards?

8)     Why did you choose to go into broadcast vs. some other kind of journalism?

9)     How do you prepare your interviewees for an interview and to be on camera?

10)  Do you feel that you approach stories differently depending on whether you are very passionate about the subject or not?

11)  What’s a common mistake for a person starting out in broadcast to make?