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MediaNews Group Transforms Talent Acquisition with Hiring Assistant
Results delivered
10% Faster, Smarter Sourcing
Recruiters estimated a 10% reduction in time spent sourcing, freeing them to focus on strategic activities such as hiring manager intake meetings, process improvements, reviewing candidates, and candidate engagement.
Improved Candidate Engagement
The team saw a measurable increase in InMail acceptance and candidate response rates, one recruiter noted a stagnant sales req went from 0 to 15 applicants and 4 interviews.
Higher Quality Candidates
Hiring Assistant delivered more targeted, high-quality candidates, helping recruiters deliver on hiring manager “unicorn” expectations with data-driven insights.
Trusted AI, Superior Advantage
The team felt empowered by the Hiring Assistant’s intuitive design, describing it as “working with a seasoned recruiter,” and preferred it over other AI solutions, which required more manual input and lacked the same level of understanding.
challenges
Balancing quality hiring with high volume and competitive pressure
- Competitive Compensation: MediaNews Group’s compensation packages were not always on par with industry competitors, making it difficult to attract candidates, especially for specialized and high-demand roles.
- Quality Over Quantity: The team prioritized finding qualified, engaged candidates rather than simply filling positions, aiming to keep time-to-fill under 60 days while maintaining high standards.
- Candidate Experience: As a candidate-obsessed organization, MediaNews Group sought to deliver a seamless, engaging experience throughout the hiring journey.
How LinkedIn helped
Implementing Hiring Assistant for scalable, high-quality hiring
The implementation of Hiring Assistant marked a turning point. The AI recruiting agent’s capabilities enabled recruiters to:
- Automate Sourcing: By simply dropping job descriptions into the Hiring Assistant, recruiters could instantly generate high-quality shortlists, saving hours each week previously spent on manual Boolean searches and project creation.
- Uncovered Passive Talent: Hiring Assistant uncovered passive candidates who were not on their radar before, broadening the talent pool and increasing engagement rates.
- Enhance Candidate Matching: Recruiters reported more accurate candidate matches and improved response rates with Hiring Assistant than traditional sourcing methods, especially for hard-to-fill roles and locations.
- Streamline Outreach: Hiring Assistant provided candidate summaries showing how candidate profiles match with must-have skills, allowing recruiters to personalize outreach and move candidates smoothly into the application and interview process.
ABOUT MediaNews Group
MediaNews Group is one of the largest media groups in the U.S., serving high-value audiences in their preferred environments, and connecting advertisers to them.
Industry
Book and Periodical Publishing
No. of Employees
1,001-5,000
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado