POPSUGAR Journalist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at POPSUGAR.
POPSUGAR
Editor
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Other Presentation
The interview process was extremely disorganized. They scheduled three interviews with less than 24 hours' notice. A lengthy and difficult test was also requested with a quick turnaround during a weekday. The founder seemed more interested in celebrity gossip than the company. They showed no respect for my time and then ignored me when I followed up after investing significant time in the process.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Who is your favorite celebrity
POPSUGAR
Video Editor
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interviewer was about 15 minutes late and seemed disinterested for the 5-10 minutes he asked me questions. The questions were extremely easy, where you would almost have to be trying to get them wrong. When asked what my day-rate was, I was told it was higher than what they usually pay, which was odd considering my rate is below industry standard and it was posted on a "Full Rate" job board. Never heard back after the interview.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you describe the most stressful situation you have encountered?
- What are your thoughts on receiving feedback on your work?
- What is your day-rate?
POPSUGAR
Assistant Editor
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 8 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process was super chill and fun, though it did take a while. It started with a quick hello, then some writing assignments, and then a bunch of chats with different people on the team, all the way up to the President. It took about 6 weeks total, and I had around 8 conversations.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you describe your typical daily internet usage?
- Which celebrities do you find yourself admiring?
- What kind of materials do you typically read?
POPSUGAR Journalist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from POPSUGAR interview reports.
“Who is your favorite celebrity”
Read reports →“Which celebrities do you find yourself admiring?”
Read reports →“Which celebrities would you choose to feature on the site?”
Read reports →“What sparked your interest in the entertainment industry?”
Read reports →“What is your day-rate?”
Read report →“Can you describe your typical daily internet usage?”
Read report →“Tell me about your typical daily social media usage.”
Read report →“How do you manage stress and pressure in your daily life?”
Read report →“What kind of materials do you typically read?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 POPSUGAR interview reports.