I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at New York Times (New York, NY) in Apr 2022
Interview
In depth and very helpful. Thorough vetting of skills and past work experience. Met with multiple managers so had many opportunities to learn about the company and culture. Everyone was supportive and enthusiastic about the prospect of me joining the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked for my thoughts on work the paper had already published — both positive and critical
It was over the phone with an HR executive. I felt it was very formulaic, and the interviewer did not seem interested in my responses. When I told her about my background, the highlights of my accomplishments there were pauses, as if she were multitasking.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Would you be comfortable covering a topic that isn't your usual beat?
It was a lengthy interview process with many 1:1 conversations across the newsroom with stakeholders on several teams, including the one I would eventually join. Entire process spanned months from application to offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you bring to your work that differentiates you from other reporters?
I applied online. The process took 7 months. I interviewed at New York Times in Jun 2025
Interview
This job application took up a lot of my time. The interview process included HR, a hiring manager, and a written test — which, importantly, was unpaid and required candidates to spend a significant amount of time completing it. I prepared extensively, but ultimately didn’t get the job. What was especially disappointing was that HR responded with nothing more than a generic rejection email.
For a company like The New York Times, asking so much from applicants — time, effort, and detailed preparation — only to offer zero meaningful feedback, is deeply disheartening.
