Reporters like to attribute information to reliable sources. If you can give them a name and phone number, they'll be ecstatic, since reporters like to tell stories using quotes from several people. Before you begin the interview, ask the reporter to verify all of your quotes with you before they appear in print. Be very careful what you say, and try to avoid saying anything that could be misinterpreted. Keep it simple.
Sound bites work well because they are less likely to be misreported and make good quotes.
You will probably have a few gaffes, and be misquoted a few times, but you'll learn with experience. Sometimes the reporter will get things wrong no matter how much you try. But most of the time they'll get things right. And they'll certainly get it right more often if you talk to them. This improves accuracy, since they can review the tape in addition to checking their notes.