Carl Azuz's Reporting Techniques and Tips

Carl Azuz, anchor of CNN 10, discusses his role and the show's collaboration with AT&T Youth Voices Collective. He offers advice to aspiring journalists, emphasizing the importance of being comfortable on camera, practicing regularly, and being authentic. Carl highlights the need for engagement with topics to maintain viewer interest and shares his personal journey in journalism.

What is the main purpose of AT&T's Youth Voices Collective?

• To provide financial aid to students

• To support student expression and teach journalism skills

• To organize student exchange programs

• To offer scholarships for college education

Which organization is NOT mentioned as a collaborator with CNN 10?

• 826 National

• Six Feet of Separation

• Vox ATL

• National Geographic

What is the first step Carl Azuz suggests for aspiring journalists?

• Writing a daily journal

• Getting comfortable in front of the camera

• Reading news articles daily

• Attending journalism workshops

What analogy does Carl Azuz use to emphasize practice?

• A singer sings, a dancer dances

• A teacher teaches, a student learns

• A writer writes, a baker bakes

• A painter paints, a sculptor sculpts

Why does Carl Azuz advise against imitating other reporters?

• It can make you sound like you're acting

• It is illegal to copy others

• It is not allowed in journalism

• It is too difficult to imitate others

What does Carl Azuz say about the trees behind him?

• They are all still standing

• They are swaying in the wind

• They are being cut down

• They are blooming with flowers

What should you do if you're not interested in your subject?

• Ask someone else to cover it

• Find a way to get interested

• Pretend to be interested

• Ignore the subject

How does Carl Azuz suggest you should report a story?

• Like you're talking to a friend in a coffee shop

• Like you're reading a script

• Like you're giving a formal speech

• Like you're writing a novel

What is the key to making your reporting interesting according to Carl Azuz?

• Reading from a script

• Using complex vocabulary

• Being engaged with the subject

• Speaking in a monotone voice

What does Carl Azuz say about his initial attempts at reporting?

• They were flat and almost put him to sleep

• They were too dramatic

• They were perfect from the start

• They were too energetic