Line Producer Interview Questions

16 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
17 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
18 Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.)
19 Tell me about the last time when you hired directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members. How did you know who to choose?
20 Provide an example when you were able to prevent a problem because you foresaw the reaction of another person.
21 Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check?
22 Describe a time when you successfully persuaded another person to change his/her way of thinking or behavior.
23 How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.)
24 Share an experience in which your understanding of a current or upcoming problem helped your company to respond to the problem.
25 Share an example when you effectively performed management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
26 Walk me through how you would select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.
27 What factors do you consider when determining production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies?
28 Share an example of when you established and accomplished a goal that was personally challenging. What helped you succeed?
29 Describe methods you have found useful to review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
30 Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles.

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