About the Role
This internship offers a unique opportunity to support two distinct teams at NPR: 'It's Been a Minute' and 'Life Kit'. Interns will gain hands-on experience in producing award-winning audio journalism, contributing to research, production, social media, and guest booking. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about audio journalism and eager to learn the inner workings of a major media organization.
Responsibilities
- Contributing to episode research
- Pitching episode ideas
- Assisting with audio production tasks, including pulling audio clips for edit and producing promos
- Assisting with social media efforts; follow-up with episode experts
- Supporting engagement editor(s) with video production
- Booking guests and arranges logistics
- Helping monitor listener feedback
- Obtaining audio and assists with basic production
- Attending editorial meeting and pitches story ideas
- Performing routine administrative tasks
- Fact-checking for episodes and digital stories
Requirements
- Strong research skills
- Strong writing skills
- Computer literacy
- Interest in audio journalism
- Knowledge of NPR podcasts and other content
- Must be a current student in an accredited degree program or a recent graduate of no more than 12 months from the month of the start of the internship.
Skills
- Research
- Writing
- Computer literacy
- Audio journalism
- NPR podcasts
- Social media
- Video production
- Fact-checking
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Internship
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Current student in an accredited degree program
- Recent graduate (within 12 months of internship start)
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 per hour
Benefits
- Elective contributions to NPR 403(b) retirement plan
- Transit Commuter benefits through HealthEquity
- Membership with Signal Financial Federal Credit Union
- Free access to on-site Wellness Center (at DC Headquarters)
- Free fitness center membership (at DC Headquarters)
- Secure bike facilities (at DC Headquarters)
- Onsite cafeteria (at DC Headquarters)
- Employee Assistance Program (up to six face-to-face counseling sessions per issue)
- Global Guardian worldwide assistance
- Business Travel Accident coverage
- Holiday pay for 10 observed holidays plus one floating holiday per year (for those working 30+ hours/week)
- Accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave each pay period (for those working 30+ hours/week)
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work hours
- Telecommuting options
About the Company
- NPR is a thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization producing award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations.
- NPR values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility.
- NPR is committed to building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to success.
- NPR is committed to doing the right thing in its journalism and in every role, with integrity, adherence to ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations being fundamental responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity
- NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public.
- Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.
