CUMULUS MEDIA Account Executive Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CUMULUS MEDIA.
CUMULUS MEDIA
Account Executive
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
I submitted an application online with my resume and cover letter. It was a really friendly and thorough process. Then I got an email to set up an in-person interview, followed by a second interview online, and finally a third one over the phone.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your 5-year career aspirations?
CUMULUS MEDIA
Account Executive
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Group Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Case
It was pretty straightforward. First, we did a Q&A, and then a role-play where I had to sell them something. After that, I came in for a 'Shadowing Day' with their sales team and gave a sales pitch. They said I should hear back about scheduling a corporate interview. I followed up a couple times and was told they were waiting on my references, but that I was still being considered. Then, a few days later, I got an email saying they went with another candidate who was more qualified. I asked for feedback on how to improve for future opportunities, but didn't get a response.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me which of our stations you listen to, and explain why.
- In your opinion, what makes our station stand out?
CUMULUS MEDIA
Account Executive
Mid Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
I applied for the Account Executive job by sending my resume and cover letter through their website. After two weeks of no response, I called the local station and was fortunate to speak with the General Sales Manager who was available to interview me right away. He put me through the whole process. Sadly, I never heard back from him, and I later found out that he had quit. I still haven't heard anything from the company, and I've followed up with them every month since.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you give a sales presentation to the sales manager without any prior training?
CUMULUS MEDIA Account Executive Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CUMULUS MEDIA interview reports.
“What is the name of the female personality who hosts a show at 6 PM?”
Read reports →“When trying to reach decision-makers, is email or phone more effective?”
Read reports →“What kind of music are you into?”
Read reports →“Tell me which of our stations you listen to, and explain why.”
Read reports →“Can you give me some examples of brain-teasing questions?”
Read report →“In your opinion, what makes our station stand out?”
Read report →“Can you commit to making at least 50 prospecting phone calls every day?”
Read report →“Are you willing to make 100+ cold calls per week, every week?”
Read report →“Do you have a passion for radio sales that will capture their attention?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 34 CUMULUS MEDIA interview reports.