Broadcaster explains her interview strategy from @golfoncbs
Sports broadcaster Amanda Balionis answers a question about her approach to post-round interviews, specifically addressing a recent tense interaction with golfer Scottie Scheffler. She breaks down her professional philosophy, explaining that her job is to ask the tough questions while the player's job is to answer as they see fit. She uses the specific anecdote to illustrate how she balances journalistic duty with empathy, emphasizing that while there are many ways to conduct an interview, phrasing is critical to avoid being a jerk while still getting the story.
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Transcript
How do you so, you know, there was some some questions that went under scrutiny yesterday, but how do you decide what to ask a player when they're walking off a 18? What are you looking for that that goes into what you pose to them? Yeah. I I'm assuming you guys are talking about Scottie not being happy with that question. I'm just curious. Just curious. You know, you have to do your job. Listen. I always say to these players, my job is to ask you the question. Your job is to answer how you see
Topics: Journalism, Golf, Communication
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