I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at dmg media (London, England) in Jul 2025
Interview
It was a panel interview with several editors who all asked questions about my experience, skills and knowledge of the news. It was a very engaging interview but it required a lot of prep and I was caught out by a few of the questions which may have ultimately cost me the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about two international and two domestic stories you think are dominating the news right now, and then tell us about stories you think are not being given enough coverage
I had an interview with the HR and hiring manager and was requested to work on an assignment. I came to their office after working on this task quite a lot and presented it to 3-4 teammates. the conversation was good and they also shared their view of the product. I had a good feeling and even shared my presentation with them to their request but ... Never heard back from the recruiter, I tried to follow up, asking for feedback... no reply
The first-round interview typically involves a brief phone or video screening, where the recruiter reviews your experience, clarifies role expectations, and assesses basic fit before moving you to the next stage.