I applied through university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The New Yorker (New York, NY) in May 2020
Interview
A single interview at the New Yorker offices discussing editorial approach, favorite fiction, and office culture. Very cordial, the interview was well-structured and comfortable, and the job offer came a day later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Who are your biggest influences as a reader of fiction?
Varias entrevistas de tipo conversación, online y presenciales, con personas de recursos humanos y encargados de operaciones. Todos muy amables y con buenas preguntas, no se sentía una evaluación como tal.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Experiencia, motivación, trabajo actual, desarrollo
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at The New Yorker (New York, NY) in Feb 2022
Interview
First, a 45-minute phone screen - a lot of questions about where I get my news, how I identify whether a source/outlet is reliable or not, what my intellectual curiosities are, etc. Then, a second 45-minute in person interview with another team member, with similar types of questions but maybe slightly more intricate. How would you verify conflicting information from different sources, why is fact-checking needed in different types of writing, etc. They didn't necessarily want someone with a journalism background, more someone with diverse intellectual interests. That said, having extensive experience in journalism/media (which I didn't) would have equipped me with better answers to the questions. I didn't hear from them for 2 weeks; once i followed up, I was informed that they were moving forward with another candidate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you go about fact-checking a piece of fiction?