Scorecard
Editorial Hiring Scorecard
A structured scorecard used after each interview stage — weights skills vs. culture vs. ownership, reduces hiring bias.
Editorial Hiring Scorecard
Use this scorecard after every interview round. Scoring is 1 (weak) to 5 (exceptional) on each dimension. Total out of 30. We suggest a minimum of 22 for a hire.
Skills — 50% weight
- Mechanics (grammar, punctuation, spelling): /5
- Style adherence (AP, Chicago, or our house style): /5
- Editorial judgement (structural, voice, reader fit): /5
Ownership — 25% weight
- Pushes back constructively: /5
- Catches issues not asked about: /5
Culture fit — 25% weight
- Collaborative with writers and peers: /5
Overall recommendation
[ ] Strong hire [ ] Hire [ ] No hire [ ] Strong no hire
Key evidence from this round:
(Two concrete examples that shaped your rating, positive or negative.)