Feature Profiles
When I worked as a TV reporter, there was definitely an adrenaline rush when covering spot news stories like house fires, bank robberies, and drug busts. However, the stories I remember the most both as a reporter and a viewer are feature profiles. A feature profile provides an inside look into someone's life. Done well, a profile can take us on an emotional journey, and for a brief moment, we get to step into someone else's life. What Makes a Good Feature Profile? Central Character Paperboy in Feature Profile The most important part of a feature profile is the central character. Typically, the person you chose to profile should be a willing participant. A reluctant participant may be challenging to pin down for scheduling an interview, and the reluctance may come through on camera. Finding someone happy to share their story and open up on camera will make your job of creating a compelling feature profile much more manageable. Of course, part of this equat...