Time Inc. General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 18 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Time Inc..
Time Inc.
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I was emailed about a phone interview, but the interviewer was late. Then I was told to email if I could make it to a face-to-face interview in London. I emailed, but it got lost, so I had to email again and then had a rushed interview with only 3 days to sort out my travel and hotel. The interview was in a meeting room at the Blue Fin Building with two friendly team members. I had to prepare a 2-slide presentation: the first slide was a SWOT analysis of two social media platforms I picked, and the second was about recent Instagram updates (I chose Instagram because I said it was my favorite on the phone). They also asked general questions about the work environment, daily tasks, and if I could relocate to London. The interview lasted about an hour. They said they'd call me in 3 days, win or lose, but it's been 3 weeks with no word, so I guess I didn't get it. Communication was really bad.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you present a SWOT analysis on a brand's social channels, using at least one slide and covering a minimum of two social channels, like Facebook and Twitter?
Time Inc.
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
They were very nice and wanted to know about your past experience and what you want to achieve from this internship. They explained the role you would have and asked if you had any further questions. Pretty generic.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What do you expect out of this internship?
Time Inc.
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I started with an online recorded interview where I had to answer three questions, each with a 1:30 minute time limit. After that, I had a 30-minute phone interview with my potential direct supervisor, an editor, focusing on skills relevant to the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your previous experience collaborating with editors?
Time Inc. General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Time Inc. interview reports.
“What are your favorite Time Inc. publications?”
Read reports →“What's your favorite college memory?”
Read reports →“How do you keep up with current events, like news, pop culture, or interesting stories?”
Read reports →“Could you present a SWOT analysis on a brand's social channels, using at least one slide and covering a minimum of two social channels, like Facebook and Twitter?”
Read reports →“In five years, where do you envision yourself?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for entering the media industry?”
Read report →“What excites you most about this fellowship?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join Time?”
Read report →“What makes you want to intern at Time, Inc?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 Time Inc. interview reports.