Penske Media Journalist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Penske Media.
Penske Media
Editor
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call
Interview formats
Other Behavioral
The process felt fair, and they saved the edit tests for the very end. This is different from most companies, who use them right away as a way to waste people's time without paying them.
Confirmed questions1 question
- In what ways do you think you can contribute?
Penske Media
Editor
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It felt like the company had already made up their mind before the interview even started. They asked some really vague questions, and honestly, it seemed like the company itself lacked clear direction or leadership. None of the questions they asked actually related to my skills or what I know.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about the biggest challenge you have ever faced.
Penske Media
Video Editor
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process started with an HR screening, followed by two interviews with mid to senior level staff. Then there was an edit test, and finally a concluding interview with the editor-in-chief. The interviews were pretty fair and not overly challenging. They asked standard questions about the editorial process.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you manage your deadlines?
Penske Media Journalist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Penske Media interview reports.
“What's your favorite kind of tree?”
Read reports →“What TV shows and movies are you currently watching?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how boats work today?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your favorite color.”
Read reports →“How do you manage competing priorities across different teams?”
Read report →“What do you look for in an employer?”
Read report →“How do you manage your deadlines?”
Read report →“Can you tell us about the equipment you're familiar with?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in this company?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 Penske Media interview reports.