The Tennessean Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 3 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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2 roles · 3 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at The Tennessean.
The Tennessean
Reporter
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a 2-day interview process. I met with all the editors, senior management, and got a tour of the building. I had to repeat my answers to several people. They wanted to see that I knew the company and some of their past stories. They emphasized a digital-first approach.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How does your previous experience align with the needs of this newspaper?
- Can you demonstrate your familiarity with our company and its previous reporting?
- What are your thoughts on prioritizing digital content in journalism?
The Tennessean
Editor
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I interviewed with three people who seemed to be supervisors and also with some of the folks I might be working with. They asked me about my experience related to the job, threw in some behavioral questions, and asked what I'd do if I got the job. The whole thing took about 6 weeks.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would be several things you'd like to add to what the paper does now to make it a better product and engage readers?
The Tennessean
Marketing Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Panel
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
Applied via Gannett's site, recruiter reached out. Then two panel interviews. After the last one, I heard nothing back. Says a lot about the company.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you walk me through your process for creating and implementing marketing strategies?
The Tennessean Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from The Tennessean interview reports.
“What are your thoughts on prioritizing digital content in journalism?”
Read reports →“What would be several things you'd like to add to what the paper does now to make it a better product and engage readers?”
Read reports →“Can you walk me through your process for creating and implementing marketing strategies?”
Read reports →“How does your previous experience align with the needs of this newspaper?”
Read reports →“Can you demonstrate your familiarity with our company and its previous reporting?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 3 The Tennessean interview reports.