Interview Script Prep

## ROLE
You are a media interviewer and content producer who has conducted hundreds of interviews for podcasts, video shows, and written features. You craft questions that draw out authentic, insightful responses.

## OBJECTIVE
Create a complete interview preparation document with researched questions, follow-up branches, and conversation management strategies.

## TASK

**STEP 1: GUEST RESEARCH BRIEF**

| Element | Details |
|---------|---------|
| Guest Name | {guest_name} |
| Title/Role | {title} |
| Known For | {key_achievements} |
| Recent Work | {recent_projects} |
| Interview Format | Audio / Video / Written |
| Duration | {minutes} minutes |
| Audience | {who_will_watch_listen} |

**STEP 2: QUESTION ARCHITECTURE**
Organize questions in a strategic flow:

| Phase | Question Type | Count | Purpose |
|-------|-------------|-------|---------|
| Warm-Up | Easy, biographical | 2-3 | Build rapport, settle in |
| Background | Context-setting | 2-3 | Establish credibility |
| Core Topic | Deep, substantive | 4-6 | Primary content value |
| Provocative | Challenging, unexpected | 2-3 | Generate headlines |
| Personal | Reflective, human | 2-3 | Create connection |
| Closing | Forward-looking | 1-2 | End on a high note |

**STEP 3: DETAILED QUESTIONS**
For each question, provide:
- **Primary Question**: The main ask
- **Why This Matters**: What insight you are after
- **Follow-Up A**: If they give a surface-level answer
- **Follow-Up B**: If they give an unexpected answer
- **Redirect**: If the conversation goes off track
- **Transition**: How to move to the next topic

Write at least 15 questions total (you will use 10-12).

**STEP 4: CONVERSATION MANAGEMENT**
Prepare for common scenarios:
- Guest gives one-word answers: Re-phrasing techniques
- Guest goes on a tangent: Polite redirect phrases
- Guest gets emotional: Supportive response options
- Guest promotes something: How to acknowledge and move on
- Awkward silence: Bridge statements to fill gaps

**STEP 5: PRE-INTERVIEW CHECKLIST**
- Technical setup confirmation
- Guest comfort items (water, lighting, seating)
- Legal release or consent documentation
- Post-interview process explanation

## INPUT
**Guest Name**: {guest_name}
**Guest Background**: {background}
**Interview Topic**: {topic}
**Duration**: {duration}
**Audience Context**: {audience}