the washington examiner Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at the washington examiner.
the washington examiner
Reporter
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had three interviews in total. Two were on Zoom and one was a phone call. They asked me where I get my news from. The previous editor is no longer with the company, so things are much better now.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Where do you source your news from?
the washington examiner
Writer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
After applying online directly to the editor, I had two phone interviews. They weren't over Zoom and were pretty informal, but still went deep into my experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your experience working in a fast-paced newsroom environment?
the washington examiner
Staff Writer
Staff Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was very professional. It was conversational, and they even let me sit in on an editorial meeting. I spoke with each editor individually. They asked me questions and also took the time to answer all of mine.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates your interest in working for this company?
the washington examiner
Reporter
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I met with a bunch of editors to get a vibe for the newsroom and what the day-to-day editorial work is like. I also chatted with some other editorial folks about their experiences in the newsroom and with the current leaders.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your approach to covering the beat?
the washington examiner Interview Questions
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“Where do you source your news from?”
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Read reports →“Can you tell me about your experience working in a fast-paced newsroom environment?”
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Across all 4 the washington examiner interview reports.