BuzzFeed Interview Questions
Updated May 30, 2024
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Anonymous interview candidate
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I interviewed at BuzzFeed
Interview
Basic interview that lasted 30 minutes. They asked how I learned about the job, if I had experience, and what excited me about this job description. They also asked me if I was willing to accept an offer in the salary range that was posted.
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Question 1
They also asked me if I was willing to accept an offer in the salary range that was posted.
Anonymous interview candidate
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I interviewed at BuzzFeed
Interview
It was great and well thought out. The interviewer seemed to really care about my experience and how I could fit in as an employee. The interview was simple and lasted about 30 minutes long.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your favorite topic to write about?
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Anonymous interview candidate
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I interviewed at BuzzFeed
Interview
Questions about school, post grad plans, career outlook and knowledge of marketing strategies. Overall the process was simple and focused on schooling versus job related experience. The interview lasted 30 minutes.
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Question 1
What type of classes are you taking outside your major?
Anonymous Employee
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I applied online. I interviewed at BuzzFeed
Interview
After creating three posts for the website and sending in a cover letter and resume, I had a phone interview with someone from HR, and then a video chat with two managers.
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Question 1
Tell us about your writing experience.
Anonymous Employee
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I interviewed at BuzzFeed
Interview
Interview was conducted via video interview remotely back in 2020. It was with 4 other people and was a very relaxed vibe. I enjoyed meeting the people on the call.
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Question 1
Why do you want to work for BuzzFeed News?
Anonymous Interview Candidate in New York, NY
Application
I applied online. The process took 2 months.I interviewed at BuzzFeed (New York, NY)
Interview
I had to go through multiple rounds of interviews with Buzzfeed (via phone because it was after the height of covid) just to get ghosted in the end of all of it
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What I think I would bring to the table as a staff writer
Anonymous Interview Candidate in New York, NY
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I interviewed at BuzzFeed (New York, NY)
Interview
Split into 3 parts: Behavioral Presentation to whole team Hiring manager/VP Was straightforward with the questions but took quite some time to finish the whole interviewing process team was nice and we’re expanding
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Strengths and Weakness Experience in media planning
Anonymous Employee
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I interviewed at BuzzFeed
Interview
First round was background related and interest in job. Then completed a task and after had another interview with higher staff. This was competency based questions, then decision was made
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
why BuzzFeed? what do you know about BuzzFeed tone of voice what changes would you make?
Anonymous Employee in Los Angeles, CA
Application
I applied online. I interviewed at BuzzFeed (Los Angeles, CA)
Interview
There are 3 interviews in total, The interviews were pretty casual, they are interested in knowing your past working experience and whether your personality will fit into the company culture.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. What are your past experiences? 2. Do you have video production experiences in the past?
Anonymous interview candidate
Application
I applied online. I interviewed at BuzzFeed
Interview
2 interviews, very casual and to the point. I received an email with an interview request from the company after putting my application in on their webpage a few weeks prior. Biggest thing is to be yourself and let the rest handle itself.
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Question 1
What roles have you held that have prepared you most for this role? How do you monitor consumer engagement?