I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at The Christian Post (New York, NY)
Interview
Required to submit a writing sample. Good idea to reference online publication style before writing. Header and title could be important. Uses AP style writing. Extreme experience not necessary. 3 day unpaid training period which is brutal but worth it. Interview and was offered training trial within one week. Offered position at end of training.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Look up a few names of mega church pastors (think Joel Osteen) and show a general interest in Christian community
I applied in-person. I interviewed at The Christian Post
Interview
They hire based on inexperience. More than half the people working there were not qualified for what they were doing. A newspaper with no actual journalists. They ask if you believe in Christian values, and you say "yes." At many points there were atheists and non Christians there. Essentially they picked people who didn't cost much.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Christian Post in Jun 2015
Interview
I contacted a known editor, and they referred me to the managing editor, Michelle Vu. Michelle then sent me a link to their online job application for the job. After I submitted my application, resume, and cover letter, Michelle contacted me to setup a phone interview. The interview didn't last more than 15 minutes, and consisted only of relevant questions to the company and to the job that was applied for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If hired today, what kinds of stories would you pitch your editor?