CNBC Producer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CNBC.
CNBC
Producer
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The team was friendly and senior. There was a written test that wasn't too hard. The interview focused on experience, and for this role, you'd be a desk producer, so a strong background in journalism and TV production is needed.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would happen if you were in the lobby watching CNBC and the stock prices, and one of them caught you out?
CNBC
Producer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
Had a 20-minute call with the recruiter first, then a 30-minute chat with the hiring manager about a week later. Got an assessment after that. I really didn't like the process overall because they totally ghosted me after I sent in my assessment.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your relevant experience for this role?
CNBC
Producer
Executive Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation
I spoke with a recruiter, who said they never consider anyone less than Ivy League for the role, but she liked my resume so I had to do my best to impress. Interviewed with a Sr. Exec VP and an Exec VP who asked me for some story ideas.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Critique two days of 2-hour programs and pitch story ideas for the upcoming days.
CNBC Producer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CNBC interview reports.
“What would happen if you were in the lobby watching CNBC and the stock prices, and one of them caught you out?”
Read reports →“Critique two days of 2-hour programs and pitch story ideas for the upcoming days.”
Read reports →“What hours would you be willing to work?”
Read reports →“What makes this role appealing to you?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your relevant experience for this role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 CNBC interview reports.