New York Times Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at New York Times.
New York Times
Project Manager
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Group Group Group Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral Behavioral
The interview process began with a recruiter screen, followed by a meeting with the hiring manager, and then consisted of four team group interviews. Although the overall experience was positive initially, it became frustrating due to a long period of no communication, ultimately resulting in ghosting even though I was a finalist. The entire process was excessively long.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain your motivation for pursuing this particular position?
New York Times
Project Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The whole process took me about two months from the first contact by a recruiter. It started great but then turned sour. I went through 3 rounds with 6 interviews, which were mostly good. After the final round, I met a new recruiter. I was told they needed to finish interviewing others and I'd know in 10 days, or sooner if it was a 'no'. The 10 days passed with no news. I emailed the next Monday and got no reply. I figured I was ghosted like others who finished all interviews, which is really disrespectful given how long it takes. Fifteen days after my last interview, with no email response, I got a call saying they'd offered the job to someone else. However, the team liked my feedback and asked if I'd interview for another role. I said yes and asked some questions to confirm my interest. But then, they had terrible scheduling and eventually ghosted me again when trying to set up a simple call. By the end, I felt really disrespected and my initial excitement about working at the NYT turned into a warning for others.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me your reasons for wanting to join the New York Times.
- Hypothetically, walk me through a project plan.
- Describe your experiences related to the subjects covered in the panel interview.
New York Times
Project Manager
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Other
It started with a recruiter call, then a chat with the hiring manager. After that, there was a panel interview, which included four separate interviews with two people from each of the cross-functional teams I'd be collaborating with. The recruiter was super helpful throughout, always getting back to me quickly, answering everything I asked, and making sure I understood the job and what kinds of expertise they'd be testing. The whole experience felt personal and respectful.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an example of a time when you encountered a specific situation?
New York Times Project Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from New York Times interview reports.
“What is your motivation for wanting to join The New York Times?”
Read reports →“Tell me your reasons for wanting to join the New York Times.”
Read reports →“Were you familiar with agile workflow?”
Read reports →“Can you share an example of a time when you encountered a specific situation?”
Read reports →“Describe your experiences related to the subjects covered in the panel interview.”
Read report →“Could you explain your motivation for pursuing this particular position?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about a past project you managed?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 New York Times interview reports.