On a skeleton crew the DOP might direct the interview. Other times there will be someone else asking the questions off-camera. Another option is having a host guide the interview. With the host it creates a different feel to the show - more of a conversation between 2 people.
Tip: Frame your shots over the shoulder of the host so there is still a reference to them even though the camera is focusing on the talent.
#1 DO THE INTERVIEW FIRST
#2 SAVE THE QUESTIONS FOR THE INTERVIEW
#3 PRESERVE YOUR TALENT
#4 NAIL YOUR EYE LEVEL
#5 GET THE CLIENT’S APPROVAL
#6 ATTACHING THE MIC
#7 CLEAR THE ROOM
#8 MULTI-CAMERA SETUP
#9 HAVE YOUR EDITOR HANDY
#10 USING A HOST
#11 CONCISE IS KEY
#12 THE LAST QUESTION