TMZ Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 28 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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8 roles · 28 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at TMZ.
TMZ
Production Crew Member
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online and a recruiter got in touch to set up a phone interview. Then I was invited onsite to chat with different department heads. It was a friendly vibe and the interviews were pretty standard and organized.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you identify this celebrity?
TMZ
Production Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It was a pretty simple interview. They asked me about my past work and why I was interested in joining TMZ. I also had to do a quick quiz where I identified celebrities by their photos. I wasn't very good at it, but they still gave me an offer.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to be a part of this company?
- Where do you see yourself heading in your career?
- Can you identify these celebrities?
TMZ
Preditor
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
After getting through the initial phone screen, I was invited to the studio for another interview. This was a one-on-one meeting, and I also got a tour of the studio. I felt it went well and the interviewer seemed really into it, wanting me to do a writing test right then. I was directed to the assistant's office for the test, but she had already left for the day. Ultimately, about 90 days later, I got a rejection email.
Confirmed questions1 question
- He mentioned he's not a fan of typical interview questions and would rather have a conversation about skills and personality.
TMZ
Graphic Designer
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
This was an easy interview process. The first round involved a background chat and a celebrity quiz. The second interview focused on the daily responsibilities and getting to know the head of design. I was told I was a top candidate and would hear back by the end of the week, but I never did.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you identify these celebrities?
- Tell me about your background.
- What would the day-to-day work involve?
TMZ Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from TMZ interview reports.
“Do you know the origins of the name TMZ?”
Read reports →“Can you identify this celebrity?”
Read reports →“Do you know who Lindsey Vonn is.”
Read reports →“Can you identify these celebrity faces?”
Read reports →“Can you identify these celebrities?”
Read report →“Can you name celebrities and their relationships?”
Read report →“What pop culture story are you currently following?”
Read report →“Which social media do you use to stay current with pop culture?”
Read report →“Did you like celebrity news.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 28 TMZ interview reports.