Apply, screening call, interview, ghosted. The application was simple enough, uploaded a CV, but the cover letter was optional. A few weeks later, the internal recruiter called and sorted out an interview date immediately. Had a long interview remotely, which went positively, hiring managers seemed interested and willing to follow-up via email. Then, received an automated mass rejection as if I hadn't taken part in an interview; language was the same as screening rejection.

Quick call with HR rep followed by a 45 minute call with the hiring manager. Both calls were very friendly and relatively casual. Questions were typical for an acquisitions editor role. Hiring manager was very open about the challenges of the position.