I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Slate Magazine (Washington, DC)
Interview
A lot of emphasis placed on written work. Interview is more a way to know more about you and discuss your experiences. Make sure to write a good cover letter and answer the prompt as best as you can. They really place a lot of emphasis on how well you can write.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Slate Magazine in Dec 2017
Interview
I was first contacted about a month after I applied and asked to have a brief phone interview, which lasted around 20 minutes. Then I was asked to send in additional references and do a short test (presumably alongside other finalists).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What makes a Slate article a distinctly Slate article?