When have you worked among a diverse group of people?
As a recruiter for a world-renowned news source that delivers international news coverage that is ethical and unbiased in their reporting, they need to ensure you will accurately reflect their values and adhere to their professional conduct, which informs their decision-making. Part of their hiring practice is aiming to "anticipate and recognize potential biases and keep them from compromising our work." Therefore, your interviewer aims to assess your cultural competence, and whether you are capable of building relationships with, and collaborating with, their diverse teams, while embracing and emboldening their DEI efforts.
"I would say that pretty much every company I have worked for has valued diversity and that I've worked with diverse groups through most of my career, with people representing all walks of life, who have helped me grow as a person. This type of environment being what I am used to and familiar with, I'd say feel most comfortable, and happy, working among diverse groups."
Here is a collection of the NY Times statements regarding their DEI efforts. "To ensure we cover the world fully and fairly, we are committed to fostering a diverse staff that reflects the society we report on. This means encouraging and embracing diverse viewpoints, seeking opportunities for collaboration, and approaching one another with curiosity and respect. We value one another, embrace differences, and seek input from people with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. At the same time, we must be mindful that our words can affect our colleagues' well-being and their work and also undermine the independence of our journalism. We treat everyone with fairness, empathy and respect, respond to constructive feedback that challenges our personal views, and approach interactions with each other from a place of grace."
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