I'm a digital media producer and recently I interviewed with a company that asked me to write up an email with some new property ideas to “get a feel for my creative mind.” I don't exactly feel comfortable giving my ideas to somehow prove I'm capable for the job. They obviously want to know for sure that they're hiring the right candidate, but what is stopping them from taking my IP and running with it while I'm left with no job offer? I considered sending an NDA or respectfully declining but I also don't want to lose out on an opportunity. Is this a red flag or just an ethical gray area?