CBC/Radio-Canada General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CBC/Radio-Canada.
CBC/Radio-Canada
Intern
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation
It was a presentation with 2 interviewers where I had to present answers I prepared beforehand. It lasted about an hour and they asked follow-up questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What recent news headline do you find interesting to develop on a national level?
CBC/Radio-Canada
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The interview was good, but very long. I had to come prepared with two story pitches and describe why they would be good for the platforms I chose. I also had to comment on their coverage of events, what they do well and what needs improvement.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Who would be your choice for an interview, excluding political figures, from Canada?
CBC/Radio-Canada
Intern
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I applied through my college and about two weeks later, they emailed me to let me know I got an interview. They told me where and when to go. I met with people from the different teams I'd be working with. They asked me about my volunteer work, my technical skills, and my college experiences. Then they asked if I had any questions. About three weeks after that, they let me know I got the job! I said yes, and they told me my start date.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Suppose a TV monitor is part of a properly lit set. What color tint would the TV appear to have when viewed through a camera that's properly white-balanced, and what steps would you take to correct this tint so it looks normal?
CBC/Radio-Canada General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CBC/Radio-Canada interview reports.
“Suppose a TV monitor is part of a properly lit set. What color tint would the TV appear to have when viewed through a camera that's properly white-balanced, and what steps would you take to correct this tint so it looks normal?”
Read reports →“If you could interview any Canadian (excluding politicians), who would it be?”
Read reports →“Who would be your choice for an interview, excluding political figures, from Canada?”
Read reports →“What recent news headline do you find interesting to develop on a national level?”
Read reports →“You are filling in for a producer and a story with an anonymous whistleblower is about to be aired. The whistleblower contacts you right before broadcast requesting the piece be cancelled. What is your course of action?”
Read report →“If you had an interview with Trudeau today, what would you ask him?”
Read report →“What motivated your decision to pursue journalism?”
Read report →“Can you give an example of an article you would want to write today?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance from your life that contributed to you developing resilience?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 CBC/Radio-Canada interview reports.