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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:

NPR is looking for an Impact and Engagement Intern to support the Impact and Engagement Team in the Member Partnership department. Our department’s work is to strategize with, engage, and sustain the NPR Network: a local-national media network comprised of 246 independent media organizations in communities around the country, founded on a mission to create a more informed public.

In this writing-centered role, you’ll support our overarching strategic goals to build strategies for NPR Network transformation — and sustain and champion the Network. You’ll assist the Impact team as we engage Members virtually and in-person, create an annual NPR Network impact report for public-facing use, showcase NPR’s editorial programming, and chronicle the accomplishments of NPR Member organizations within the Network and beyond.

Interns will have the opportunity to experience & support the work of the team in the following areas…

Support overall engagement with NPR Network:

• • Maintain spreadsheet of production details — running orders, panelist info, and follow-up resources — for virtual Network webinars
  • Research information for travel reports designed to brief NPR executives before their trips to Member stations
  • Assist with documentation and planning process around NPR host, producer, and journalist travel for station and/or content based events.
  • Archive NPR Network communications and resources (webinar recordings, announcements to station leadership, and the weekly Scoop newsletter) on NPR Studio, our virtual platform for NPR Network staff
  • Prepare slides for the 2026 NPR Broadcast Program Showcase, ongoing webinars, and monthly Impact & Engagement team overviews
  • Aid in ad-hoc virtual and on-site production of potential interviews between NPR hosts / reporters and station journalists

Assist with the process of building the weekly NPR Network newsletter, Scoop:

• • Create templates for each Scoop newsletter using Salesforce Marketing Cloud
  • Propose curated highlights of NPR programs in our Airtable comms tracker
  • Find photo options and design graphic banners as needed

Help champion and chronicle NPR Network impact data

• • Organize and compile information for a single NPR Network Impact spreadsheet that summarizes the invaluable impact that each Member station has on its community
  • Member organization research and data entry for internal projects/spreadsheets
  • Track clicks and opens for each edition of Scoop using Salesforce Marketing Cloud data dashboards

Support the refresh and maintenance of resources both internal (NPR) and external (NPR Network):

• • Create photo compilations for NPR broadcast program marketing pages
  • Copyedit marketing and operational language in our Salesforce content management system for each of our broadcast programs
  • Organize Member Partnership team Google Drive folders

All work of the intern is to be performed under the close supervision of the host team

A strong internship candidate for this role might have…

• We are looking for a high-energy self-starter with a demonstrated ability to successfully execute multiple projects at once. They should:
  • Already possess a rigorously strong self organizational system that can be applied to one’s job.
  • Exhibit excellent writing skills, both in drafting and editing. Finalist candidates will be asked to submit a writing sample and cover letter.
  • Show outstanding research and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Have a curatorial skillset for photo, video, and writing.
  • Be proficient in Zoom production, Google Docs and Google Sheets.
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Salesforce and the Adobe Creative Suite.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Resume

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

• Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. Some aspects of this role include duties that are better performed at an NPR facility. The employee will be required to be onsite at the New York City office at least 10 days a year. The employee must also reside in an NPR supported location based on the number of onsite days they choose.

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

• Schedule: M-F, 9am-6pm ET with a one-hour break for lunch; 40 working hours per week
• Format: Hybrid.

Applications close on Monday, June 30th at 11:59 pm ET.

Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.

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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