WHYY Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at WHYY.
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Media Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview experience was really smooth and efficient. The interviewer was easy to talk to, and I felt comfortable asking questions. They also provided good feedback. It seems like a great work environment.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you tell me about the tools you regularly use for your projects and any other tools you're familiar with?
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Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
It was pretty straightforward, you just send in an application along with a letter of recommendation. A few weeks after I submitted everything, they got in touch to schedule an interview. The interview itself was a panel with me and about six other people, mostly future supervisors. They asked some really good and fair questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you had many different elements in a narrative and explain how you made them coherent for listeners.
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Manager
Manager Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
Had 2 interviews with HR, they said I was perfect for the job. Then I met the CEO, who thought my skills were great and asked when I could start. It wasn't an offer but it sounded promising. I got a tour of the building and we talked about big picture goals, but I didn't get a job description. I followed up with HR after three weeks as instructed, but she blew me off and acted like we'd never met, which was unprofessional. Two days later, I got a generic rejection letter saying my skills weren't aligned with the job, despite having impeccable references and a strong track record. It makes me wonder about the company culture, especially since no one has been hired yet and I suspect the position is on hold.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
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Street Team Assistant
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had three zoom meetings back-to-back with my direct supervisor where they went over the job responsibilities. They asked about my understanding of the industry and the company. It was a moderately to hard interview, very involved for a per diem role. I was hired even though I don't have a driver's license, which was preferred. A media background was necessary, and internship experience was preferred.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you list the programs you are familiar with?
WHYY Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from WHYY interview reports.
“Are you familiar with our TV program?”
Read reports →“If today's scheduled show fell through, could you pitch an hour-long show with potential guests that could be arranged on short notice?”
Read reports →“How do you define success and failure personally?”
Read reports →“Do you have any content ideas?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to intern at WHYY?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you had many different elements in a narrative and explain how you made them coherent for listeners.”
Read report →“Considering your diverse skillset, what draws you to focusing on graphic design as your full-time career?”
Read report →“What are your future aspirations?”
Read report →“Can you list the programs you are familiar with?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 18 WHYY interview reports.