Digital News Intern - Summer 2022

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 and that includes our interns. 

From day one, interns at NPR are given real-world, hands-on responsibilities. Working alongside top professionals in the field, interns do meaningful work across a variety of departments at NPR. 

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: May 31, 2022 - August 19, 2022

INTERN WILL LEARN AND BE EXPOSED TO: 

Are you passionate about creative digital storytelling? Do you want to work on self-directed story ideas?

For this internship, you will be part of the Digital News team, where you will pitch, report and write stories for NPR’s website and learn what it takes to make those stories succeed across digital platforms. 

Our journalists work fast and work smart to cover the news and find the best ways to get those stories to our audiences. This internship will have some overlap with the Platforms and Curation team, so you’ll have opportunities to identify trends that shape how and what we cover, help plan how your stories are promoted, analyze story performance, and apply what you learn.  

Learn more about our expectations and process: https://blog.apps.npr.org/2015/10/14/how-to-apply.html

Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. All applications must include a resume, cover letter, and portfolio to be considered. All interns must have authorization to work in the United States. 

NPR mandates that employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.

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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