So, I get this question a lot. Like a lot, a lot, and I’ve finally decided to take the time to share how I personally received a role at WarnerMedia (formerly Turner Broadcasting).
I’ll go in-depth on my entire two-year journey and walk you through how I’ve navigated the corporate space as a recent graduate. Buckle up, because this is going to be a journey.
WORKING WITH WARNER MEDIA! CNN, NBA Digital, Adult Swim, TNT etc HOW DID I GET HERE? WHAT DO I DO?
Interviews for Top Jobs at Warner Bros.
Attorney Interview
I interviewed at Warner Bros.
Interview
All on zoom. A few initial meetings with HR. Then hiring decisions were made to hire internally and not outside the organization. Never met with anyone in the department so don’t know how it would work for someone already in the organization.
- Basic questions, nothing novel or new
Talent Acquisition Intern Interview
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Warner Bros. (London, England) in Jul 2022
Interview
Recruitment process consisted of a 5-question questionnaire, followed by a 5 question HireVue video interview, followed by an assessment centre. The entire process took about 2 months from start to finish. I reached the assessment centre stage of the application process. They were recruiting for 2 internship roles, and there were 11 of us at the assessment centre. The day started with an introduction to the current TA team and a brief outline of the company and the internship roles we had applied for. Straight after this we went into an ice breaker session, where they asked us our names and which Warner Bros character best described our personalities and why. Several people did say Hermoine from Harry Potter for this and they mentioned that this was their most common answer- I wouldn’t say its necessarily a bad answer as long as you justify it well. However, if you want to stand out, definitely research WB characters beforehand and think about why you’re like them. Following this, we were put in pairs and completed a communication skills task where you sat back to back with your partner and had to describe an A4 sheet of paper with 4 abstract images to your partner. Your partner had their own A4 sheet in front of them and had to draw what you described. We did this for about 15 minutes and swapped roles halfway through. The next task was a group task. We were given a sheet of paper that listed about 15 tasks with a table below to input our answers. We had to order each of the tasks in terms of priority and provide a justification for this. We had about 15-20 minutes to discuss with our group and then presented our answers. I believe they’re more looking at how well you communicate and work with others in a team rather than your actual answers- they said at the end that they were all important tasks but you just need to justify your reasoning for the order you put them in. After this, we had a break for lunch (Free food was provided). We had the chance to chat with the other candidates as well as the current TA team, who came round the room and spoke to us in groups. The whole atmosphere of the day was very relaxed and the whole team seemed very genuine, friendly and approachable. After lunch we had 20 minutes to complete an individual task, which I believe was to test your attention to detail. We were given a printed out spreadsheet and an A4 sheet with instructions. On the sheet in informed us that the spreadsheet had 12 mistakes, which we had to identify and outline in an email to a team member, as well as recommendations for how to improve on these mistakes. I personally found this task the most challenging out of all of them, and I think I could have planned my time a bit better, although I did find 11/12 mistakes. I’d recommend spending 10 minutes looking for mistakes and 10 minutes drafting your email if you were to get this task, as I left the email to the last minute. The final part of the day was a ‘Speed-dating’ Interview round with each of the TA team. We had 3 minutes with each member of the team, and the questions varied from role-specific to very general questions. This again was very relaxed, so just try to be yourself as they really just want to get to know you and what you’re like! The informed us at the end of the day that we should expect to hear back regardless of the outcome by phone call in a week’s time. I unfortunately didn’t hear back for 2 and a half weeks, and only got feedback after calling the recruiter myself. The feedback I received was that I was one of the stronger candidates and that I did well on the group task and communication task. They said the candidate they selected performed better than me in the individual task which is why I wasn’t selected. Overall, I’d definitely recommend applying for this role regardless of your experience level. You definitely don’t need any HR/Recruitment-specific experience, as they were assessing us on general skills and competencies and didn’t ask any role-specific questions. Good luck!!
- – What Warner Bros character would you describe yourself as and why?- Would you describe yourself as more extroverted or introverted? How do you think this will help you perform well in the TA role?- If you could be a MasterMind in any subject, what would you choose and why?- If you could invite 3 people, dead or alive, to a dinner party, who would you invite and why? – What is your favourite takeaway? – How do you think your experience will prepare you for this role? – Describe your ideal day off from work. – Who would you choose to play you in a movie about yourself? You as a child, you now, and you when you’re older. – What is your favourite film?
Sales Assistant Interview
I interviewed at Warner Bros.
Interview
I applied for a Sales Assistant position at Warner Bros Discovery and got an email back that same day to complete pre-recorded interview questions. The email asked that the video be completed within 48 hours so I made sure to schedule that time and read up more about the company right away. There were 7 questions and it was fairly standard. There is one practice but once you get to the actual questions only one attempt each. The disappointing part is that I never heard back in over 1.5 months since then. In the email that was sent to me beforehand, it referred to the video recordings as an “interview” several times, yet most other interviewers have the common courtesy to give you a “yes” or “no” afterwards. Their follow up could be improved to show more regard for those applying, especially when springing video interviews on someone within 48 hours.
- Tell me about yourself, why discovery/ad sales
How do I Apply for a Job at Warner Bros Entertainment?
Before submitting your résumé, check it to make sure that it demonstrates that you have all of the required skills and experience. Compare it to the requirements of the job description and don’t forget to include important keywords.
If you get invited for an interview at Warner Bros Entertainment ensure that you come to the office with a hard copy of your résumé and cover letter. It is important that you arrive on time and that you are dressed to impress. Prepare at least three relevant questions to Warner Bros Entertainment to ask your interviewer at the end of the interview.
Tests can be intimidating as they could make or break your application. No matter what test you have to take, be sure to practice beforehand so you don’t miss out on the job.
Kantar Interview Rounds and Process Coding TestAptitude TestTechnical
1st Round is Up to an hr in that we have to perform Coding as per the test provided & also SQL round involve in it we have to show as output as per the test is concerned to provide valid outputs.
2nd round was an aptitude test of 90 mins it was like 100 Questions we have to solve and submit that it involved Logical Reasoning, Mathematical problems, Word Problems, etc.
My WarnerMedia Application Fails
I’m not going to lie. When you’re getting ready to apply to WarnerMedia, you need to be ready to hunker down. Don’t even think about crying either. This company has been around for a long time, and even more so now, everybody wants in, and they’ll do whatever they can to get in.
It would be very fake of me if I didn’t mention my journey before I applied and received my role as the Turner Sports Marketing & Ad Operations T3 (trainee). So here is the truth!
I had so many close calls before I received my permanent role:
Nonetheless, my failed interviews, missed shots, and “we regret to inform you” emails didn’t affect my final attempt. The application that landed me an interview, and eventually a role at WarnerMedia was for the WarnerMedia T3 (trainee) program.
FAQ
What are the 10 most common interview questions and answers?
- Tell me about yourself.
- What attracted you to our company?
- Tell me about your strengths.
- Tell me about your strengths.
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- Tell me about a time where you encountered a business challenge?
What’s a Warner interview?
How do you pass a spectrum interview?
- Practice makes perfect. The “Elevator Pitch” is a 30-second summary of who you are, your professional ambitions, and why you want to work at Spectrum. …
- Make a good first impression. …
- Body language says a lot. …
- Bring backup material. …
- Tell your story. …
- Interview us, too. …
- Wrap it up. …
- Follow up.
What are the 5 most common interview questions and answers?
- Tell me about yourself.
- Walk me through your resume.
- How did you hear about this position?
- Why do you want to work at this company?
- Why do you want this job?
- Why should we hire you?
- What can you bring to the company?
- What are your greatest strengths?