{"id":27188,"date":"2022-12-09t15:36:43","date_gmt":"2022-12-09t15:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.planetforward.com\/2022\/12\/09\/iliiaitchik-correspondents-learn-the-art-of-the-interview\/"},"modified":"2023-04-11t17:50:38","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11t17:50:38","slug":"learn-art-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/story\/learn-art-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"il\u00ediaitchik correspondents learn the art of the interview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cthe key to being a good interviewer is being a good listener,\u201d advised <a href=\"https:\/\/valerievandepanne.com\/\">valerie vande panne<\/a>, mentor\/editor for the<a href=\"https:\/\/resilience.arizona.edu\/\"> indigenous resilience center&nbsp;<\/a>and planet forward\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/environment.arizona.edu\/indigenous-correspondents\">il\u00ediaitchik: indigenous correspondents program<\/a>. this was one of many lessons learned by indigenous correspondents during the <a href=\"https:\/\/environment.arizona.edu\/indigenous-correspondents\">il\u00ediaitchik<\/a> program\u2019s second workshop titled \u201cthe art of the interview,\u201d which was co-led by vande panne and former cnn correspondent, <a href=\"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/\">planet forward<\/a>\u2019s founder, and emmy award-winning journalist frank sesno. during the two-hour session, correspondents learned the following skills for conducting rigorous, respectful, and compelling interviews:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">how to find the \u201cright\u201d person\/ people to speak with for telling a story.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">how to prepare for a successful interview and how to create a comfortable environment for interviewees.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">how to take notes during interviews that best capture the essence of a conversation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">how to prepare questions suited for different interview types, such as celebratory interviews, informational interviews, investigative interviews, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">how to navigate interviews with different indigenous community members, including tribal elders, elected officials, knowledge-holders, etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">listen and learn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>for the first half of the workshop, valerie shared with the indigenous correspondents the importance of being attuned to local needs, cultural values, and ethics when interviewing indigenous community members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cwhether you are speaking with a tribal elder, a tribal historic preservation officer, or a knowledge-holder, you need to listen and learn before you start asking questions\u201d advised valerie. as she explained, being sensitive to cultural nuances and knowing when not to ask questions is just as important as knowing when and what to ask, especially when working within indigenous communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"310\" src=\"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/icp-symbol_0-1024x310.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29564\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>striking a balance between asking and listening, as well as knowing when to record and when not to record or share information, is especially critical in indigenous spaces when access to knowledge is oftentimes dependent upon cultural values unique to each community. for example, knowledge about the precise location of sacred or ceremonial sites might only be considered suitable for particular individuals to know, based upon their age, gender identity, and\/or status within the community. with well over 574 tribes across the united states &#8211; many with different languages, unique cultural values, customs, and governance structures &#8211; journalists need to approach each meeting with humility to learn who has authority to speak on a given topic and what can be shared and discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">avoiding the extractive model<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/valerie-headshot-741x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29565\" width=\"209\" height=\"289\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">valerie vande panne<br>(two eagles marcus, llc \/<br>glitterbooth.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>as valerie noted, knowing when to ask and when to slow down all comes down to building a space for comfortable dialogue to take place. as reporters and storytellers, we can show respect to the knowledge and experiences shared during conversations, as well as our interviewees\u2019 time and energy, by asking the person or people with whom we are speaking what they are comfortable sharing, moving at their pace, and confirming precisely what information can be shared beyond the conversation (ideally at several points throughout the editing process before publication).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>unfortunately, journalism far too often runs on an extractive model wherein journalists are positioned as interrogators of sorts, seeking to extract information from interviewees with little or no regard for how sharing peoples\u2019 stories might impact, or benefit the person themselves or those around them. as valerie acknowledged, a harmful power imbalance often exists between the interviewer, with their perceived ability to steer conversations through targeted questions, and the interviewee, whose stories, experiences, and knowledge are being taken and shared for profit. these power imbalances and extractive practices are rooted in western storytelling&nbsp; practices, which historically are unidirectional transactions as opposed to two-way dialogues aimed at building mutual understanding and support.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/icp-picture-2-1024x731.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29566\" width=\"651\" height=\"464\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">in this 1916 photograph, u.s. ethnologist frances densmore records blackfoot leader ninna-stako, also known as mountain chief, interpreting a cylinder recording. in this instance, mountain chief approached densmore with an interest in preserving plains sign language, however many other photographers, ethnographers, and writers captured photographs, recorded audio, and transcribed stories since colonization without fully-informed consent. while these recording practices are now more uncommon, power imbalances and mistrust still persist between many media outlets and indigenous people today. (library of congress\/digital image <a href=\"http:\/\/hdl.loc.gov\/loc.pnp\/npcc.20061\">npcc 20061<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>in addition to western media\u2019s focus on profitability, the extractive nature of most interviews is attributable to a mix of factors, including the demand for fast-paced, sensationalized stories, thirst for expos\u00e9s that catch interviewees off guard, devaluation of non-academic and non-scientific forms of knowledge, and the decline of locally-based print media and journalists who historically served as a continued presence within their communities. these extractive and colonial journalism tactics not only produce less compelling narratives &#8211; but they can also harm indigenous communities. for example, when conducting interviews with a tribal historic preservation officer or other tribal officials, speeding through an interview and then rushing the content through to publication limits the ability of community members to respond in a culturally-appropriate review process that may require discussions to be had and approval to be gained by tribal leaders and elders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>providing ample opportunities for interviewees to ask clarifying questions, such as the intent behind asking a question, publishing a story, and who the interview information will be made available to &#8211; helps protect <a href=\"https:\/\/nni.arizona.edu\/programs-projects\/policy-analysis-research\/indigenous-data-sovereignty-and-governance\">indigenous data sovereignty<\/a>, which the university of arizona\u2019s native nations institute defines as \u201cthe right of a nation to govern the collection, ownership, and application of its own data. it derives from tribes\u2019 inherent right to govern their peoples, lands, and resources.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">a good interview requires intense interest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>valerie noted that long before conducting interviews, \u201creporters need to give of themselves, and spend time in a community\u2026 such as going to basketball games and community events, and just listening, before ever asking a single question for a story.\u201d building connections and relationships with communities takes time well in advance of reporting, but is critical for building trust, greater understanding, and humility. by volunteering at a community event or being fully present to celebrate local accomplishments and meet with community members, storytellers also give of their time, energy, and\/or expertise in return for the time and expertise community members give during interviews. doing so can help make reporting less extractive and more reciprocal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>frank sesno provided complementary advice during the second half of the workshop, noting \u201cyou have to approach interviews with an intense interest in what the other person has to share &#8211; not just in the questions you hope to have answered. even if you don\u2019t share perspectives or you&#8217;re not particularly fascinated by your interviewee\u2019s area of work or study, find something about their story that you are compelled to learn more about and hold onto that interest throughout the conversation.\u201d by focusing both on the interviewee\u2019s story and the story you envision telling, stories are better able to evolve organically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>frank explained how approaching an interview with a conscious goal or outcome helps frame the questions and the conversation. some interviews, he noted, are meant to gather factual information. others seek a personal perspective or analysis. still others may revolve around the accomplishments or impact of a featured personality and require the kind of detail and storytelling that makes for a great profile story. frank said that if interviewers have a sense of what they\u2019re looking for &#8211; while still listening for surprises and pursuing the unexpected &#8211; they will prompt rich, focused conversations that can be respectful and genuine, inviting people to open up. that approach, frank pointed out, also supports active listening, genuine curiosity, and relevant follow-up questions that an interviewer should bring to every assignment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">building skills to create meaningful stories<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gtdrvyc6e1kgv_g8zqxmkizbfzol7cfiqit3n57xryhuwkcxunr5kjy3ul2nnwzvejre8gs4nqn8mphb_oxhtlgfhgh2wqhhneetzoczcsutpqyvoqezauosz_av2yzbfj3xo69n5pekooz-bw94u77uu46yjcr-rsquubzees2a7qtr60yniidwge_gpq\" alt=\"a professional headshot of frank sesno, wearing glasses and a blue suit. \" width=\"-485\" height=\"-727\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">image courtesy frank sesno.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>one of the core takeaways from the second il\u00ediaitchik: indigenous correspondents program workshop was the need for storytellers &#8211; especially those planning to work within and for native communities &#8211;&nbsp; to approach interviews with humility, transparency, and clear intent.&nbsp; rather than approaching interviews as unilateral opportunities for asking questions and note-taking, we need to see interviews for what they should be &#8211; balanced, multidirectional conversations where both parties have sufficient opportunities for listening and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>since many indigenous correspondents aspire to tell stories from their own communities, conducting balanced interviews takes on even greater importance. as indigenous storytellers, we hope to build and maintain relationships grounded in trust, respect, and reciprocity when doing communication work. to do this, we need to be aware and respectful of each community\u2019s cultural and governance structures surrounding sharing information, as well as when it isn\u2019t appropriate to ask questions. knowing when to listen is just as important as knowing when to ask for more explanation or to delve deeper into an experience or perspective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>as indigenous correspondents, we aspire to tell stories that benefit and uplift our interviewees and their communities, whether through exposing environmentally unjust conditions and holding offenders accountable, or celebrating local ingenuity, artistry, and accomplishments. to be effective storytellers, we should always ask our interviewees what they hope will come out of sharing their information &#8211; being sensitive to community needs helps restore balance between the interviewee and interviewer. to maintain this balance, we also need to make clear the intent behind asking questions, where and when the information will be published, and who the audience will be. all of this is to say that interviewing is about so much more than just asking questions &#8211; it\u2019s an art that requires 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