USA TODAY General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at USA TODAY.
USA TODAY
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was pretty simple. They explained what the internship entails and asked how it fits with my future aspirations. They also inquired about specific details on my resume and how those experiences meet the job requirements. Overall, it wasn't too intense, even for a big company. Their main goal was to ensure my alignment with the company's objectives.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your long-term career goals?
USA TODAY
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I spoke with a Gannett recruiter at my school. Since I had previously worked with USA Today as a Collegiate Correspondent and was interning at another Gannett newspaper, the interview was straightforward. The recruiter didn't probe much about the company, assuming I was already familiar, which I was. A few weeks later, the main recruiter contacted me and extended the internship offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you share your knowledge about USA Today?
USA TODAY
Intern
Intern Difficult Negative experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
Had one interview round and then got picked for the next stage, which was a surprise phone call.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to pursue journalism?
USA TODAY General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from USA TODAY interview reports.
“What social media platform do you use personally?”
Read reports →“Could you share your knowledge about USA Today?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to pursue journalism?”
Read reports →“Can you give a short introduction of yourself?”
Read reports →“What are your career aspirations?”
Read report →“What are your long-term career goals?”
Read report →“Tell me about your communications experience.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 USA TODAY interview reports.