Newsy Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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5 roles · 13 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Newsy.
Newsy
Content Producer
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview process was pretty simple and quick. It started with a phone call, then moved to a video meeting where I talked to the manager and news director. It took a few weeks to hear back, but I ended up getting an offer and accepted it.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your career experiences that brought you here.
Newsy
Content Producer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online in mid-June and was contacted by HR at the end of July for a phone interview. The interview went well, and I was told I'd hear about the next round the following Monday. After not hearing back, I followed up via email, and the HR rep responded using the wrong name, stating they were still in phase one. Two days later, I received a voicemail saying they decided to move forward with another candidate who had more experience. The incorrect name in the email felt unprofessional, but otherwise, it was an okay experience. A drug test was mentioned as a potential part of the process if I had advanced, but I didn't have to take one.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your sources for news?
Newsy
Social Media Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online and got a phone interview really fast. I gave my availability for the one day the HR rep offered, but then didn't hear anything back. After that day passed, I followed up via email and got a new phone interview date. The rep on the phone was direct but not very friendly. She got annoyed when I asked her to repeat herself. Then she said they wanted someone with more experience, which they could have seen on my resume. It felt like a waste of time and left a bad impression.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about a social media campaign you created and ran that you're particularly proud of.
- What strategies would you use to increase engagement when social media traffic is low?
Newsy
Video Editor
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was super chill, not much of an interview. You get to Newsy (which is a really confusing place to find your way around) and probably won't know where to go. They don't have a proper interview space, so it's pretty out in the open. They don't ask many questions since they always have tons of openings.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your editing experience.
Newsy Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Newsy interview reports.
“What do you foresee as the future of news?”
Read reports →“Where do you get your news?”
Read reports →“What are your sources for news?”
Read reports →“What strategies would you use to increase engagement when social media traffic is low?”
Read reports →“Do you like writing or editing videos more? What media industry do you see yourself working in in the next 5 years?”
Read report →“Do you prefer to write or edit videos? What media industry do you see yourself at in 5 years?”
Read report →“Which editing software are you familiar with?”
Read report →“Which productions are you most proud of?”
Read report →“Tell me about a social media campaign you created and ran that you're particularly proud of.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Newsy interview reports.