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Digital news organisation
Reporter
This is a demo case file: a realistic example written from commonly known interview formats, not a real candidate's interview experience.
Questions asked
- Pitch us three stories you would cover in your first month on this beat.
- A source hands you a leaked document. How do you verify it before publishing?
- Timed test: write a 400-word news story from this press release and notes in 45 minutes.
What to expect
The story pitches had to be specific, with named angles and likely sources. Verification was about multiple independent confirmations and giving the subject a right of reply. The timed test was marked on accuracy and getting the lead right.
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