New

All Things Considered & General Assignment Desk Internship - Fall/Winter 2025

NPR
flexible benefit account, sick time, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, D.C., Washington
1111 North Capitol Street Northeast (Show on map)
Jun 10, 2025
OVERVIEW A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility - and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide. Across our organization, we're building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR.This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR. Program Duration: October 6th, 2025 - April 17th, 2026 INTERN WILL LEARN AND BE EXPOSED TO: This internship consists of two parts. Each part will be hosted by a different team: All Things Considered: October-January All Things Considered is NPR's flagship afternoon news program. We bring listeners the latest national and international news, distinctive reporting, in-depth interviews, timely commentaries, quirky stories and a broad range of arts, music, and entertainment features. Interns are actively involved in the production of the daily program. They pitch stories, conduct research, pre-interview guests, and book studios at NPR and remote locations. They work alongside program staff and assist with the live program. General Assignment Desk: January-April The General Assignment Desk sits at the heart of the newsroom, covering stories for every platform and across every beat. We prioritize timely and relevant stories that matter to audiences, as well as stepback features that surprise and engage people. Interns pitch, research and write articles; pre-interview guests for broadcast; and contribute to all parts of the newsgathering operation. They will work with correspondents and editors, both in the office and in the field, to bring stories together. This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook. All editorial staff are bound by this guidance. Editorial staff are defined as staff members who play a role in shaping the journalistic or creative direction of NPR's content, including events. Interns will have the opportunity to experience & support the work of the team in the following areas... Conducts research for daily stories and long-term projects Books guests and arranges studios for news and feature interviews Logs recordings of interviews and events Obtains archival tape and assists with basic audio Attends daily editorial meetings and pitches story ideas Helps with digital production Helps with podcast production All work of the intern is to be performed under the close supervision of the host teams A strong internship candidate for this role might have... Demonstrated interest in news and current affairs Deep curiosity, initiative, tenacity and attention to detail Excellent research and analytical skills Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to work quickly, efficiently and accurately under deadline pressure Newsroom experience/studies Digital media skills, including proficiency in social media Knowledge of NPR programming APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Resume Cover Letter Writing Sample EDUCATION: 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. WORK LOCATION On-site: This is an on-site role based in Washington, DC . JOB TYPE This is a temporary (28-week) full time internship. COMPENSATION Hourly Rate: The U.S. based anticipated hourly rate for this opportunity is $20.00 per hour. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum hourly rate NPR expects to provide for internships across all US locations. Benefits: NPR provides interns with multiple benefits and amenities. Interns receive immediate eligibility to contribute electively to a Principal 403(b) retirement plan and access to the Transit Flexible Spending Account for commuter benefits. Interns working out of DC HQ enjoy free access to on-site Cigna medical providers, no cost fitness center access, as well as bike facilities and garage parking available onsite. Interns can access the Employee Assistance Program which provides confidential counseling services as well as Business Travel Accident coverage and Global Guardian membership and they also qualify for Signal Financial Federal Credit Union membership. NPR interns who work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for holiday pay. This includes pay for the company's 10 observed holidays plus one floating holiday per year. Interns automatically earn 3.08 hours of sick leave each pay period without any waiting time restrictions and can utilize paid administrative leave as necessary. Interns have access to professional development opportunities and can benefit from flexible work hours and telecommuting options. SCHEDULE Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM ET. Interns typically work 40 hours per week. Applications close on Monday, June 30th at 11:59 pm ET. Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. CLOSING COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS Want more NPR? Explore the stories behind the stories on our NPR Extra blog. Get social with NPR Extra on Facebook and Instagram. Find more career opportunities at NPR.org/careers. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations. NPR Pay Range $20 — $20 USD 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. 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