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MTV Networks Interview Questions & Reviews in New York City, NY Area
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Executive Assistant at MTV Networks
No Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY – Reviewed Feb 18, 2013
Interview Details – Received an email for an interview, scheduled it for later that week. Interview went wonderfully, really connected with who I would be replacing and working under. The next day I received a call from the hiring manager who wanted to schedule a meeting with me. We did so for the next week - interview with her was a little more stiff. Company then took a month to get back to me only after weeks worth of contact and checking in, this felt very rude to me.
Interview Question – What do you hope to get out of this position? Answer Question
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Research Analyst at MTV Networks
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Feb 2010 – Reviewed Feb 1, 2013
Interview Details –
-Submitted application on MTV Networks Careers site, pretty straightforward
-Received phone call from HR a few weeks later to schedule interview
-Interview schedule for a month down the road
-Two 30 min interview, one with HR, one with VP
-Received offer a few weeks later by phone
-Meet with supervisor/department
Interview Question – How will you fit into the MTV culture? What is your experience with media? View Answer
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Marketing Intern at MTV Networks
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Sep 2011 – Reviewed Jan 23, 2013
Interview Details – Applied online. I had given up on it but two months after I applied I received an email asking if I was still interested. Soon thereafter, I had a phone interview with a college relations coordinator. A few simple questions, about a 10 minutes long. Then I had an in person interview with what would become my intern supervisor (who was a Marketing Manager) and another manager who I would soon work with. About 30 minutes long. Questions about what I knew about the Entertainment and Media industry, my educational background, resume points, why did I want to intern at Viacom, and a breakdown about what I would be doing and what the department is all about. The next day I had a quick 10 minute long phone interview with another manager I would be working closely with (who wasn't able to attend the in person interview).. Next day got the YES.
Interview Question – What would you want to be doing 5 years after you graduate? Answer Question
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Communications Intern at MTV Networks
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Jul 2012 – Reviewed Jan 9, 2013
Interview Details – I applied online, almost 2 months later I received an emailed to set-up a phone interview with the college relations rep, I had the phone interview which I basically told the rep about myself, she also asked some situational interview questions. I then had a face to face interview with 2 interviewers where I was asked to talk about myself, given details on the position and asked general interview questions.
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Financial Analyst at MTV Networks
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Dec 2008 – Reviewed Dec 27, 2012
Interview Details – I was referred by a friend - the coordination of the interview took about a week of back and forth (their HR department I would come to learn is inept). The interview was very informational and there were some curve balls (it was 4 years ago and I don't remember too well). They asked me Finance / Accounting questions, and also asked me a lot about my background and studies (I was fresh out of college then). Overall an informal interview that covered the basics.
Interview Question – General accounting and finance - NOPAT, Free cash flow, Debits / Credits, etc. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation, I accepted.
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Freelance Production Assistant at MTV Networks
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY – Reviewed Aug 6, 2012
Interview Details – I applied through the online job application and was emailed to come in for an interview. As this was a lower level freelance position, I only interviewed with my immediate manager and team boss. I received an e-mail the next day with an offer.
Interview Question – "You will be given a lot of work and will often be asked to change things that you have already done. How do you feel about that?" Answer Question
Negotiation Details – During my interview, I was asked what I was hoping for in terms of compensation and I provided a range. I was given the lower end of my range, though most likely due to lack of experience.
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Tax Intern at MTV Networks
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Sep 2011 – Reviewed Mar 16, 2012
Interview Details –
Very nice people and environment. Easy interview questions. Why this job? Why tax? What did you do in the past?
Meet 3 people, all easy going.
Get offer in 3 days
Interview Question – Why do you interest in this? We have different responsibilities for you. Is that ok? View Answer
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Associate Producer at MTV Networks
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Jun 2011 – Reviewed Mar 1, 2012
Interview Details – Very fast process - they were gearing up for a show and needed people fast. I fit the bill, they accepted my rate - and we went full speed ahead. I started a week later.
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- What is your related experience? Answer Question
- How do you think you are prepared for this job? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I got the low end of my rate which was the highest they paid. MTv is known for low rates.
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Intern at MTV Networks
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Apr 2011 – Reviewed Feb 17, 2012
Interview Details – I applied online and got an interview email. It just took 1 day to setup an interview . The process was pretty fast. I had an interview with The supervisor and she was very sweet and cordial. First interview of,y life. Went really swift. I was asked about my academics and academic projects and my interests. Thats its. Got the answer right there. I had a chance to ask about the ongoing projects and what would i be working on. Was given a department tour and introduced to everyone. Everyone was very humble and nice. And the HR process was also very swift and everything was done in a few days.
Interview Question – Describing projects View Answer
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Intern at MTV Networks
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Apr 2011 – Reviewed Jan 23, 2012
Interview Details – You will go through a preliminary phone interview, then have several interviews (phone and in person) with people you could potentially work under. The overall atmosphere here is relaxed and laid back, but they are still looking for professional and experience people. They are helpful and offer insight into making it to the next step of the process.
Interview Question – Tell about a time when you had to handle conflict Answer Question
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