I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at USA TODAY
Interview
Interview process was standard and done over course of a month. There was a first round interview, a round where I sent story pitches, and then a final round interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you interested in reporting on this beat? How do you find story ideas?
I applied online. I interviewed at USA TODAY in Jan 2013
Interview
Pretty extensive. Phone and in person. Did freelance work so they could check me out, too. Met with substantially every top editor at the paper, including the section I would work for and the top masthead.