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Newspaper Editor Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Newspaper Editor interview, here are 31 interview questions and answer examples.

Newspaper Editor was written by on June 4th, 2019. Learn more here.

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Give an example of a time when you had to edit or write a piece under a strict deadline. How did you ensure that you met the deadline?

Talk about your time management skills and any outstanding measures that you took, if applicable. Give details about your methods. End with a summary sentence that affirms that you'll be able to meet deadlines.



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31 Newspaper Editor Interview Questions & Answers

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  • 1. Give an example of a time when you had to edit or write a piece under a strict deadline. How did you ensure that you met the deadline?

  • 2. When have you had to be extra thorough in completing tasks?

  • 3. Tell me about your editing and proofreading process.

  • 4. Considering your background is in a different industry than ours, how do you think you'll fit into the job?

  • 5. Would you consider yourself to be more analytical or creative by nature?

  • 6. If you could write a book on any topic, what would it be?

  • 7. As a newspaper editor you may be asked to work overtime, evenings or weekends. Are you available to work long and flexible hours?

  • 8. How comfortable are you with assisting in newspaper design layout?

  • 9. Do you have a mentor in the editing industry, or any particular writer or publication that you admire?

  • 10. Tell me about your leadership style.

  • 11. You have two major headlines that are both worthy of a spot on the first page. How do you choose?

  • 12. Do you prefer working with print, or online publications?

  • 13. What would your previous supervisor say about your time management skills?

  • 14. If you have a 300-page document that's a rush job and you must edit it by the end of the day, how would you approach the task to ensure timely delivery?

  • 15. What are your career goals as an Editor?

  • 16. How would you handle a freelance writer who handed in subpar work?

  • 17. What is your ideal company culture?

  • 18. How would you handle sensitive writers who question every edit you make?

  • 19. Why are you the best newspaper editor for us?

  • 20. Do you read any blogs on writing and editing? Which ones? What do you like about these?

  • 21. What books/magazines/newspapers do you enjoy reading?

  • 22. How do you prioritize when you have multiple deadlines to meet?

  • 23. How do you handle stressful situations?

  • 24. Name one thing that you feel you can do better than other Editors you have worked with previously.

  • 25. Take a few minutes to bring your resume to life for me, focusing on your work as an editor and writer.

  • 26. What is your greatest weakness as an editor? What are you doing to improve it?

  • 27. What are your 3 greatest strengths as an editor?

  • 28. Why did you choose to apply with our company?

  • 29. What do you know about our company?

  • 30. What do you like most about being an editor?

  • 31. Tell me about your post-secondary education. What was your favorite course? Which was your most challenging?