ESPN Researcher 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 ESPN.
ESPN
Researcher
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Take home Phone screen Onsite Panel Background check
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral
The interview process started with an online, timed, multiple-choice quiz before any actual interviews. Following that, there were several phone interviews with management, mostly focusing on behavioral questions. If I passed those, I had an on-site interview which involved many quick questions testing my current and past knowledge. Finally, there were more behavioral and fit interviews with both management and peers. There was also a background check at the end.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you approach covering story-x with a novel method, and what analytical techniques would you employ?
ESPN
Researcher
Mid Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The communication throughout the entire process was fantastic. ESPN responded to my online application in a timely manner. I started with a phone interview within a week of the initial contact. I was then flown to NYC for an interview with several people. My HR contact made all of my travel arrangements. All expenses were covered except parking at the airport. The next step was an interview at the Bristol location. Once again, all my expenses were covered. They could not have made the process any easier.
Confirmed questions1 question
- The most difficult question was when one individual asked my to solve a technical issue they were having, without my seeing the system. I am a visual person so this was very challenging.
ESPN
Researcher
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Take home
Interview formats
Technical
the first assessment was online.. 45 mins to complete and you can use the internet/magazines/newspapers... everything about sports!! Colleges big name players went to, teams, everything!
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you calculate goals against average
ESPN Researcher Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from ESPN interview reports.
“How do you calculate goals against average”
Read reports →“What sportscenter storylines would you pitch today?”
Read reports →“Can you answer some general sports knowledge questions?”
Read reports →“How would you approach covering story-x with a novel method, and what analytical techniques would you employ?”
Read reports →“Can you do your research?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 ESPN interview reports.