Recorded Interview

2-A Audio Interview (radio, podcasts, etc.)

2-B Video Interview (television, social media, etc.)

Purpose: Educational or worthwhile topic of dialogue between people that is considered timely.

Submit: Web link to an audio or video recording.

Up to 15 minutes of the recording will be reviewed. The applicant is responsible to make sure the web link works at the time of submission; broken links will not be judged. If the interview is longer than 15 minutes, specify which portion should be judged. Indicate air date, time(s) aired, and where program aired. Indicate what your role was during the interview.

Judging Criteria:

(Please send only one recording per entry and indicate which segment is the entry.)

  • Content: Does the program contain useful information? Was it timely? Will it interest a majority of the audience? Was information localized as appropriate? (30)
  • Format: Do opening remarks attract attention and arouse audience interest? Do topics follow one another in logical sequence? Does the information discussed flow smoothly and naturally? Is the closing friendly and direct? (15)
  • Style: Is the program engaging? Does the professional have enough variation in voice quality and mood to keep the show interesting? (20)
  • Technical Quality: Is the recording clear and free of noise, distortion, pops or crackles, is it equalized so that the bass and treble are well balanced, and are all audio sources mixed properly? (10)
  • General Information with Submission:
    • Abstract: (5)
    • Audience targeted: (5)
    • Goals for entry: (5)
    • Need(s) being addressed: (5)
    • Evaluation results: (5)