New York Times Program Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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New York Times
Program Manager
Mid Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Recruiter call Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So, I went through a few rounds of interviews. It started with HR, then I spoke with the VP of the program, followed by my potential reporting manager. After that, I had another chat with the VP, and then back to HR again. The offer stage was about to happen, but then they told me their org structure was changing and I'd report to a senior manager instead. I wasn't okay with that, so I declined the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you walk me through how you'd manage a compliance request, from the moment you receive it to making a final decision, and what the workflow would be if it gets approved for implementation?
New York Times
Program Manager
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had previously written a review because I didn't hear back after completing the final rounds for two different positions. I was still interested in the company and thought it might have been a one-off situation. A few months later, the same recruiter who ghosted me reached out about a month ago to discuss a few roles I'd applied for and what I was looking for. He then asked for my availability to speak with the hiring manager for a specific role. I provided it, but again, never heard back. I would have preferred a direct response, even if it was a rejection. This time, a different recruiter contacted me about another role. We scheduled a 20-minute phone screen, and I confirmed my selected time via email. However, when the scheduled time arrived, there was no call, no-show, and no email. This recruiting experience has been a complete joke, and I do not recommend interviewing with them as they clearly do not respect candidates' time.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
New York Times
Senior Program Manager
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
Recruiter reached out after my online application. We had a video interview. They got back to me two weeks later. Another two weeks after that, I got an automated email saying they were looking at other candidates.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain how your previous experience aligns with the requirements of this role?
New York Times Program Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from New York Times interview reports.
“Can you name three different methods for conducting retrospectives?”
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Read reports →“Can you walk me through how you'd manage a compliance request, from the moment you receive it to making a final decision, and what the workflow would be if it gets approved for implementation?”
Read reports →“Can you share some details about your professional background?”
Read report →“Can you explain how your previous experience aligns with the requirements of this role?”
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Across all 8 New York Times interview reports.