Penske Media Writer Interview Questions
& Process

A current employee reached out and asked me to apply for a job. I did so and was quickly asked to interview with their talent acquisitions team. That interview was formal with a lot of standard questions about my experience, but the person was very nice. Then a week later I was asked to complete another interview with another senior staff member who I would be working with if I was successful. This was much more casual. I then had an edit test a few days later. I asked when I could expect to hear if I was successful and was told I should hear within a week. I chased again after a month passed with no information and was told to be patient as they hadn't made a decision. I saw the job was relisted and chased again. Never heard anything either way after that. Pretty demoralizing experience for such a big company, and have heard from other people they had a very similar experience, both those who did and didn't get offers! Seems communication is bad and they're slow to actually hire people…expect more from such a big name in the media industry.

After submitting my application, there was a three-month wait before the company reached out. Once they did, things moved along swiftly. I had an initial chat with the recruiter, who was incredibly kind and seemed genuinely invested in helping candidates find roles. A few days later, I interviewed with the team. Following that, I completed an editing test, and received the results within a week. The recruiter was very accessible, keeping me informed about expected timelines and offering support. She dedicated significant time to discussing the company culture, potential support systems, and benefits, assuring me she'd remain a point of contact.

The interview process included three rounds. The recruiter was really accommodating, friendly, and pleasant, making sure to address all my concerns and questions. After that, I spoke with two people at the publication, and those conversations were also very laid-back and pleasant. I received an offer after the interviews, and the recruiter gave me time to consider it, remaining available to discuss and answer any questions. It was a really positive experience overall.