The NPR Internship Program recently completed its Summer semester. Our interns did a wonderful job working in their respective departments and completed another successful Intern Edition (please visit the site at http://www.npr.org/about/nextgen/internedition/sum08/).

NPR will begin its Fall semester in mid-September 2008. Our Winter/Spring semester begins in early January 2009. The application deadline for the Winter/Spring semester is November 15, 2008. Notifications to selected interns will be made by early December.

Please note: Due to a large volume of applications received, we are unable to notify applicants who are not selected for internships.

Internship Program Information

NPR offers internships at its national headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at our NPR West office in Culver City, CA. The internship program is designed to provide students and recent graduates with an opportunity to learn about broadcasting and the supporting areas of NPR.

Eligibility:  A candidate must be a graduate student; an undergraduate student; or have graduated from college within twelve months of beginning the internship. Internship applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.  

General Information:  Interns are expected to work between 20 and 40 hours a week during an 8-to-10 week internship period. Internships are offered during the Summer, Fall, and Winter/Spring semesters. Interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between the NPR Human Resources Department and the intern's college or university. All interns are subject to the applicable NPR employee rules, including its Employment Dispute Resolution Policy.

Application Procedures:  Candidates must complete an application form (you'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print this file) submit it with a cover letter and resume. Some internship positions require additional application items, such as a writing sample. All application items must be submitted as a complete package. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Application Deadlines: For the summer program, applications must be postmarked by February 15; for the fall program, applications must be postmarked by July 15; and for the winter/spring program, applications must be postmarked by November 15.

Mail or fax applications to:

                         National Public Radio
                         Human Resources Department
                         635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW 
                         Washington, DC  20001
                         Fax - (202) 513-3047

Please direct your questions and concerns to internship@npr.org.

Internship Opportunities

Following is a list of internship positions available at NPR. The exact internships offered vary from semester to semester. On the application form, applicants should indicate all internships they are interested in.

All Things Considered Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Conducts research for daily stories and long-term projects; books interviews; retrieves archival tape; attends daily editorial meeting; and helps get the program on the air, which includes performing routine administrative tasks. He/she should have an interest in the news, and be prepared to offer story ideas. A liberal arts background - an individual majoring in religion, history, art, etc. - preferred. In addition to the regular application items, candidates must submit a writing sample. The summer internship is paid through the Everett Public Service Internship Program. To learn more about what an Everett sponsored internship entails and its internship requirements, please visit their web site at www.everettinternships.org.

All Songs Considered Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Helps produce Second Stage (previously called OpenMic) series using html, NPR’s content Management System, and Photoshop; auditions CD for possible review; contacts labels for CD acquisition; acts as liaison with Second Stage artists; helps secure clearances for use of material on site; researches and fact checks for artist reviews.  Required:  Strong writing skills; love of music; working knowledge of HTML; working knowledge of Photoshop.  Preferred:  experience in music-related field, for example:  music degree or music study, radio DJ, music journalism or experience writing music reviews.

Arts & Information Desk Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Sets-up interviews; greets and escorts interview guests; logs tape; conducts story research for reporters and editors and participates in story production; sorts mail; answers phone; assists with development and maintenance of obituary project sound files; and participates in staff meetings and projects as required. Candidates should be interested in the arts, journalism, digital technology, history and other areas of cultural expression. Strong research skills, computer literacy, and knowledge of NPR programming preferred. In addition to the regular application items, candidates must submit a writing sample.

Audience Insight and Research Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Interested in first-hand exposure to media research and strategy?  Consider an internship with our team, which acts as an internal research consultant to all NPR departments.  Interns work closely with staff from across the organization to bring audience insights into the center of decision making.  Tasks include analyzing listener habits and demographics, working with surveys, answering research requests from employees, and becoming familiar with databases like Arbitron and Nielsen.  A keen ability to synthesize and present information (written and graphic) is important.  Experience with survey work and research is a plus.

Audio Engineering Internship: (Typically offered in the Summer semester)
Shadows a Broadcast/Recording Technician to learn the operation of the record centrals and broadcast studios. Has the opportunity for hands-on practice on the technical equipment. Does simple feed recordings and mixes. Candidates with technical experience and/or background preferred.

Business Development Internship: (Typically offered in the Fall and Summer semesters)
Works on rights clearance for CD and Audio tape projects which involves contacting participants in segments, sending out release forms and following up with the returned forms. Also works on station and press mailings relating to CD and audio tape projects and fulfill CD order for NPR Classics Label. Must have knowledge of spreadsheet software and work processing skills required. Undergraduate business school candidate a plus.

Communications & Marketing/Station Communications: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Assists in the planning and development of activities and materials designed to increase awareness of NPR stations and NPR programming among the widest possible audience and strengthen the image of NPR and its Member stations as leaders in the media industry and their communities.  The intern will support the department in its work to strengthen station relations by creating materials (articles, press releases, advertisement, e-marketing content, etc.) for use in efforts to raise awareness, promoting listening, and increase revenue to Member stations; and responding to Member Station request for assistance and materials.  Communications, marketing, or public relations major preferred.  Experience using Microsoft Word, the Internet and general computer proficiency is required; previous office experience is a plus.  Strong writing skills are required.  In addition to the regular application items, candidates must submit a writing sample.

Communications/Creative Design Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Works on graphic and web projects in conjunction with Creative Services staff; actively participates in creative and production process, organizes and maintains print and electronic files for the group; and assists in day-to-day administrative tasks. Graphic or Publication Design major needed. Experience using both Mac and PC platforms preferred. Solid writing, communications, and organizational skills required.

Communication Talent and Resources Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Be an active member of a group that handles all of NPR's internal communications as well as the planning, execution and publicity of events. By giving you insights into how a large nonprofit operates, this position offers valuable experience to those interested in pursuing work in non-profit management, public/talent relations, or communications. The Communication Resources intern would coordinate the posting of employee communications throughout NPR facilities; assist with scanning, photography, feature writing, and basic Web work for NPR's Intranet; research outside talent requests and maintain events calendar; assist with the planning and implementation of staff events and corporate gatherings; and offer clerical support to unit staff. This position offers the unique opportunity to work closely with NPR staff members across the organization -- from helping HR communicate a change in benefits to employees to promoting an upcoming series on Morning Edition to staff to coordinating member station visits by NPR talent. Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or English majors preferred; experience using Microsoft Office, the Internet and general computer proficiency is required. Strong writing skills are required, as is plenty of enthusiasm and a love for public radio. Previous web coding skills (HTML) and event planning experience a plus, but are not required. In addition to the regular application items, candidates must submit a writing sample.

Communications/Media Relations Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Become a member of NPR's Media Relations team, and take part in the exciting and fast-paced work of media and publicity. As an intern in the Media Relations Department, you will learn about pitching print and broadcast journalists, developing publicity plans and writing press releases.  The media relations intern will gain valuable experience by assisting in the publicity of NPR programs, personalities and breaking news. The intern will actively participate in researching media contacts, maintaining press lists and databases, compiling press kits and writing press releases and media advisories.  Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or Marketing major preferred; experience using Microsoft Word, the Internet and general computer proficiency is required. Strong writing skills are required. Previous office experience is a plus. In addition to the regular application items, candidates must submit a writing sample that clearly demonstrates creative writing skills.

Corporate Business Development: (Typically offered in the Spring and Summer semesters)
NPR's Business Development explores potential new revenue streams, analyzes potential investments, and internal business development opportunities to (1) strengthen NPR's existing businesses (2) maintain an interest in the developing new media and broadband environment and (3) strengthen and extend the educational mission of Public Radio. The position offers unique exposure to both the traditional media industry as well as the developing broadband and new media environment. Responsibilities include assisting in analyzing new media markets, evaluating business plans and opportunities, developing project plans, financial modeling and performing due diligence activities. The position works closely with each of NPR's Divisions to identify and facilitate new business development. The ideal candidate will be a current MBA student, possess an interest in and aptitude for NPR's core broadcasting and new media businesses, the ability to work independently and represent NPR with potential partners, the ability to perform strategic analysis of new media opportunities, experience and interest in technology, strong financial analysis skills, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Corporate Communications Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Be an active member of a two-person unit that handles all of NPR's internal communications as well as responses to listener letters related to NPR programming. By giving you insights into how a large nonprofit operates, this position offers valuable experience to those interested in pursuing work in non-profit management, public relations, or communications. The Corporate Communications intern would track and file listener letters and support NPR's responses to them; conduct research into listener concerns and requests; write biographical profiles of NPR on-air personalities, board members, and senior managers for posting on npr.org; assist with the planning and implementation of staff events and corporate gatherings; coordinate the posting of employee communications throughout NPR facilities; assist with scanning, photography, feature writing, and basic Web work for NPR's Intranet; and offer clerical support to unit staff. This position offers the unique opportunity to work closely with NPR staff members across the organization -- whether it's helping HR communicate a change in benefits to employees, or it's helping promote an upcoming series on Morning Edition to staff. Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or English majors preferred; experience using Microsoft Word, the Internet and general computer proficiency is required. Strong writing skills are required, as is plenty of enthusiasm and a love for public radio. Web coding skills are a definite plus, but are not required. In addition to the regular application items, candidates must submit a writing sample.

Corporate Sponsorship Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Provides general support to Corporate Sponsorship Department. Helps update, assemble, and send out promotional and effectiveness materials to sponsorship representatives and sponsors; reviews underwriting credit affidavits from member stations and prepares discrepancy reports; and monitors member stations online for compliance with NPR sponsorship announcements and schedules. Requires proficiency with standard personal and office computing programs (knowledge of PowerPoint a plus), ability to perform tasks accurately under deadlines, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills.

Day to Day Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Please note: This internship is located in Culver City, CA.
You will be part of the team creating NPR’s daily midday newsmagazine at our West Coast production facility in southern California.   The intern conducts research for daily stories and long-term projects;  regularly pitches story ideas from hard news to features to enterprise reporting; books interview guests with an emphasis on strong storytelling and real people rather than policy  and analysis; assists producers and editors with deadlines duties including writing, research and other production needs; attends daily editorial meeting prepared to  offer story ideas; get archival tape; edits and writes daily program rundown to member stations; and helps get the program on the air, which includes performing routine administrative tasks.  The intern should have a strong interest in news, current events and pop culture.  Finally, the intern should demonstrate qualities which reveal a scrupulous nature and insatiable curiosity.  Journalism major not required.  Interest in, and knowledge of, new media a big plus.  In addition to the regular application items, candidates must submit a writing sample.

Development Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Join NPR’s growing Development team and gain valuable experience in fundraising, communications, and event planning. The intern supports the Development team in its overall fundraising efforts and plays an integral role in planning and implementing events at NPR's headquarters, including NPR's Weekend in Washington—a three-day event featuring guest speakers and NPR hosts and correspondents. The intern will have opportunities to work in major gifts, foundation and grants, event management, and board relations. Other responsibilities include a variety of writing assignments, research, office organization, and database management. Intern must be flexible, creative, and have the ability to manage projects independently.  Interest in public radio and fundraising preferred.

Digital Media, Business Internship: (Typically offered in the Fall and Summer semesters)
Supports the business operations of NPR Online, NPR's Web site. Plays in integral role in researching, analyzing and assisting in strategic business planning and execution. Potential projects could include analyzing site usage patterns to extract business related data, developing and analyzing user surveys, researching business models and assisting in the development of strategic plans for npr.org. MBA students or undergraduate business majors preferred. A strong marketing background, and some experience with online commerce and e-business is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel as well as solid writing, communication, and organizational skills required.

Digital Media, Marketing Internship (Typically offered in the Summer semester only)
The Consumer Products summer intern will focus on marketing the NPR Shop and NPR products. The ideal candidate will be a creative, independent person, preferably an MBA candidate, who can help to craft and implement our holiday marketing push. This person will work in conjunction with Creative Services and other departments as needed with a goal of getting mainstream press attention for our Shop and products for the next holiday season. They will be responsible for identifying avenues and strategies which will best serve to promote NPR products especially during the critical holiday season, writing copy, making contacts, and following through to ensure marketing and promotional opportunities will come to fruition. They will also support other efforts within the group as needed.

Digital Media, Picture and Multimedia Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Under the supervision and direction of NPR Picture and Multimedia editor, assists with editing photos for news and feature coverage on NPR.org. Works with the continuous news desk and digital news team to assist with visual story development, including editing of staff and freelance photos, preparation of photos for the website, and building of photo and audio galleries. Experience needed in online photo and audio editing. Must have excellent writing, researching and editing skills, and ability to work quickly, accurately and under deadline. Flexibility and creativity needed. Still and video shooting skills a plus, although this is primarily an editing internship. Please send a list of links or a CD of multimedia projects if available.

Digital Media, Technical Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Under the supervision and direction of NPR Online technical staff members, Intern will gain valuable experience building, producing, and supporting the general operations of a Web site: assisting in building Web pages; encoding audio for online use; performing routine administrative tasks; documenting systems and applications; developing dynamic page templates; testing Web-enabled applications; and researching potential technical solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a solid, working knowledge of and experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and some experience with relational databases. Experience with JSP, JHTML, DHTML, XHTML, XML, PHP, Photoshop, HomeSite, Sound Forge, UNIX, Linux and/or UML very helpful but not required. Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, as well as solid writing, communication, and organizational skills required. Ability to work quickly and accurately under deadline is key. The ideal candidate will be interested in Web application development and eager to discover creative solutions to technical challenges. Preferred courses of study include: Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Information Architecture, Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering, and/or Audio Engineering.

Digital News, Editorial Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Under the supervision and direction of NPR.org editorial and production staff members, the intern assists with writing, researching, and updating news and feature coverage on the NPR Web site; assists in building Web pages using HTML and the content management system, as well as tools such as Photoshop, HomeSite, Sound Forge, and the FTP client; and performs routine administrative tasks. Interest and knowledge in current events and the Web required. Experience preferred in writing and reporting, and in Web production. Must have excellent writing, researching and editing skills, and ability to work quickly, accurately and under deadline pressure. Flexibility and creativity a plus.

Digital News, Editorial Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Please note: This internship is located in Culver City, CA.
Under the supervision and direction of NPR.org editorial and production staff members, the intern assists with writing, researching, and updating news and feature coverage on the NPR Web site; assists in building Web pages using HTML and the content management system, as well as tools such as Photoshop, HomeSite, Sound Forge, and the FTP client; and performs routine administrative tasks. Interest and knowledge in current events and the Web required. Experience preferred in writing and reporting, and in Web production. Must have excellent writing, researching and editing skills, and ability to work quickly, accurately and under deadline pressure. Flexibility and creativity a plus.

Executive Producer, Intern Edition Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Manages Intern Edition (student/intern) staff activities and production of Intern Edition audio program. Arranges and conducts interviews of candidates for Intern Edition senior staff positions; leads all Intern Edition staff meetings; oversees story assignment process; collaborates with Senior Editor in scheduling and enforcing deadlines; assists with reporting, writing, editing and music selections for the program; ensures a finished product (Intern Edition radio show) that is completed on deadline; works with "NextGen" Project Manager in resolving logistical issues and other conflicts; and provides logistical support to Intern Edition Project Manager and NPR Professional Staff related to training interns for Intern Edition job duties. Senior level undergraduate or graduate student with degree in journalism or broadcast journalism; project management experience helpful; excellent and demonstrated writing and editing skills and verbal communication skills; strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills; resourceful and able to work well within a team as well as independently. In addition to the regular application items, candidates must submit a journalism-related work sample.

Finance Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Typically the intern will split their time in the General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll departments; assist with data entry, bank deposits, filing of check copies, invoices and time sheets and researching customer inquiries; experience in Microsoft Excel and general computer proficiency is required and previous office experience is a plus

Finance Internship: (Typically offered in the Summer semester)
The NPR Treasury office has a number of interesting activities scheduled for the summer 2008, including its annual risk management assessment, ongoing investment of its portfolio of nearly $400 million, and financing of its operations and capital projects.  For the summer of 2008, the intern will assist in the compilation and preparation of corporate finance documents necessary to borrow funds for the New Headquarters Project.  Knowledge of the bond markets and corporate finance a plus; experience in Microsoft Excel and general computer proficiency is required.

Human Resources Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Assists the Staffing Office with writing weekly Employment Opportunities bulletin; processing resumes; and updating information in HRIS. Performs special projects under the direction of a staff member; assists with updating the Human Resources Intranet web site; works with staff of Benefits, Training and Employee Relations to perform special projects. Human Resources major preferred; experience using PC and Microsoft Office software preferred; solid writing, communications, and organizational skills required.

Information Technology - Programming Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Under supervision, provide technical analysis, programming and support to users to include design, development, modification, problem resolution and short-term planning to meet business objectives. Creates Infopath forms to interact with back-end databases and Sharepoint portal server. Education requirement is nearing completion of sophomore year of Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems and Technology, or Computer Engineering Program; One year of related work experience desired; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently or as a member of a team; flexibility and adaptability to multiple changing priorities and familiarity with PCs running Windows 2000, MS Office, SQL, Visual Basic and relational database management concepts is necessary.

Librarian Internships (Archivist, Broadcast, Music, Reference):

 - Archivist Internship:  (Typically offered all three semesters)
Please note: This internship is located at the University of Maryland campus.
The Archive intern will perform indexing, cataloging and audio research of NPR cultural programming located at the University of Maryland.  NPR seeks intern candidates who are interested in learning to index audio content, archive audio content, and assist with ongoing projects. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Candidates with demonstrated interest in archiving, audio resources and/or metadata will be given top consideration.  One year of related work experience desired.  Familiarity with Windows 2000, MS Office, SQL, Visual Basic and relational database management a plus. Candidates must be a library school student or recent graduate who is interested in a career in news libraries, sound cataloging, or audio archives.

- Broadcast Library Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
The NPR Broadcast Library supports the audio research needs of NPR's journalists, and maintains NPR's archive. Librarians perform deadline audio research for all NPR programs and divisions, and index program and other audio materials. The NPR Broadcast Library seeks intern candidates who are interested in learning to provide audio reference, index audio content, provide user education, and assist with ongoing projects. Interns participate in library meetings and other professional activities, and are able to work well independently. Candidates with demonstrated interest in audio resources and/or metadata will be given top consideration. Experience with online database searching is a plus. Candidates must be a library school student or recent graduate who is interested in a career in news libraries, sound cataloging, or audio archives.

- Music Library Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
NPR's use of music is a hallmark of its programming. The NPR Music Library provides production and reference services for NPR programs and staff and is involved with music use for NPR's daily broadcast shows, on-air promotion campaigns and special projects. After learning a database, interns will index music CDs into NPR's music collection. Opportunities to assist with music reference, database quality control and collection development will be available. Candidates should be computer literate, have knowledge and/or interest in music (any type), be detail oriented and available to work flexible hours. Candidate must be a library school student interested in a career in music libraries or sound cataloging.

- Reference Library Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
The NPR Reference Library is an integral, essential part of the news-gathering and editorial process. The librarians conduct ready and in-depth research, provide fact-checking and pronunciation guidance, and suggest experts and story ideas for NPR staff in a fast-paced deadline-based environment. The librarians use print and online resources, including commercial databases, a print collection, and intranet resources. The NPR Reference Library seeks intern candidates who are interested in learning more about providing reference services in a deadline-based environment. The Reference Library intern candidate must be a current or recent library school student, have prior reference experience, and have experience using LexisNexis and/or Factiva and other print and online resources. The intern candidate should be able to work independently and be adaptable to a changing work environment. The ideal candidate should have an interest in variety of areas including news, world events and popular culture.

Morning Edition Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Conducts research for daily stories and long-term projects; books interviews; gets archival tape; and helps get the program on the air, which includes performing routine administrative tasks. He/she should have an interest in the news, and be prepared to offer story ideas. Journalism major not required. In addition to the regular application items, candidates must submit a writing sample. The summer internship is paid through the Everett Public Service Internship Program. To learn more about what an Everett sponsored internship entails and its internship requirements, please visit their web site at www.everettinternships.org.

Music Unit Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Assists the Music Unit staff with research, cataloging, scheduling, auditioning of recordings, maintaining calendar and will attend staff meetings; experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and general computer skills is required. Interns should possess solid writing, communication, organizational skills, and have musical knowledge and interest.

National Desk Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Schedules interviews; logs tape; conducts story research for reporters and editors; sorts mail; answers phone; and participates in staff meetings and projects as required. Candidates should be interested in news and current events. Strong research skills, computer literacy, and knowledge of NPR programming preferred. In addition to the regular application items, candidates must submit a writing sample. The summer internship is paid through the Everett Public Service Internship Program. To learn more about what an Everett sponsored internship entails and its internship requirements, please visit their web site at www.everettinternships.org.

News and Notes Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Please note: This internship is located in Culver City, CA.
Researches story and show ideas; learns Dalet digital editing software to pull clips for intros; researches and pre-interviews guests for long-term projects; picks up and/or begins research for long-term projects; helps complete daily show DACS; and works with show host/correspondent for airing of show. He/she should have an interest in the news, and be prepared to offer story ideas. Journalism major not required. In addition to the regular application items, candidates must submit a writing sample of a news story or a commentary.

NPR Labs Internship: (Typically offered during the summer semester only)
Labs internships are technical in nature, and involve a mixture of computer programming, electronics, and a variety of other activities involved in supporting technical initiatives for public radio. Interns work on the following: MATLAB software to automate RF test equipment in our lab; mapping station congressional districts; field work to measure FM Modulator leakage; and carrying out subjective tests to judge the handicap-accessibility issues on radio interfaces. Interns need to be smart, adaptable, and self-starting quick learners. Strong technical background, with ability to work well on a team and independently.

Office of the General Counsel Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters - multiple positions often available.)
Legal interns are crucial contributors to the goal of the Office of the General Counsel (“OGC”) to provide high quality, cost-efficient, legal and related services to our NPR® clients to achieve its mission of service to the public.  The OGC offers challenging and diverse work assignments for legal interns as it provides legal assistance to all the corporate divisions of NPR.  Legal interns (law clerks) work on legal and policy matters concerning a nonprofit corporation and a radio network.  The OGC handles a wide variety of legal issues, including (in no particular order of priority):  FCC regulatory and other communications; First Amendment; Internet; various aspects of intellectual property, including  music rights, content licensing, copyright, trademark, and patents; nonprofit tax; technology, such as software licensing; employment and labor, including Title VII, labor relations, and other aspects of the employer-employee relationship; and corporate law, as well as contracts in all areas.  Law clerks are expected to contribute to all practice areas and they not only conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda and other legal documents, but also participate in client meetings, legislative and regulatory meetings, and other “outside-the-library” projects, such as observing legal proceedings and attending legal training offered through the District of Columbia Bar Association or other local organizations.
 
Interns in the OGC also participate in an NPR-wide orientation and training program along with other interns in various divisions of NPR and also would have an opportunity during the summer, if they are so inclined and OGC responsibilities permit, to become involved in an in-house production and broadcast of Intern Edition, a news magazine completely staffed by interns.  Legal internships at NPR are available only to law students.  We prefer students who will have completed two years of law school by the time their internships start, though we will consider applications from law students who have completed their first year, at a minimum, if they have relevant background experience and strong legal research and writing skills.  NPR offers legal internships throughout the year.  They can be either funded or unfunded, with course credit in lieu of pay by arrangement with individual law schools.  During the summer, we expect law clerks to work full time, at 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.  For this 10-week period, the stipend for funded positions is $3,200.  Spring, fall, and winter internships can be on a part-time (at least 16 hours per week) or full-time schedule. 

In addition to the NPR Internship Application Form (available on the NPR website at  www.npr.org/about/jobs/intern/internship_application.pdf), applications for legal internships must include:

• a cover letter;
• a résumé;
• a legal writing sample;
• names and contact information for three references (reference letters are not required), at least two of whom should be familiar with the applicant’s legal research and writing skills;
• an unofficial law school transcript.

Applications for Winter/Spring 2009 are due no later than November 15, 2008, and we encourage early applications.  We consider applications for Winter/Spring, Summer, and Fall internships on a rolling basis during the year. Please submit applications either to the Human Resources Department – Internship Program, National Public Radio, Inc., 635 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC 20001-3753, or to Greg Lewis, Associate General Counsel, National Public Radio, Inc., at the same address.  (Please do not send applications by e-mail.)  More information about the internship program at NPR in general is available at http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/intern/.  If you have questions about NPR legal internships, please contact Greg Lewis at 202 513 2050 or at glewis@npr.org. 

On-Air Fundraising and Promotion Internship: (Typically offered in the Summer Semester)
Assists with research and gathering sound in conjunction with associate producers and producers; sets up recordings of hosts, reporters and others, including reservation of studio time; assists with producing fundraising and promotion materials in conjunction with associate producers and producers; notifies program producers of fundraising feed schedule; provides dubs to stations as needed; processes and formats custom promo scripts; processes and sends promos to stations; and assists stations with transition to Content Depot for on-air promo and fundraising purposes. Basic digital editing skills, spreadsheet and word processing skills required.

Ombudsman Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
As the agent of the listeners, the Office of the Ombudsman deals with issues of editorial concern to NPR's listenership. Each workday varies depending on the necessary stories which must be researched due to audience concerns. These concerns range from complaints about production to investigations of accuracy. The intern would therefore be responsible for tracking questionable reports of editorial concerns. After a review from the Ombudsman, the report would be forwarded to the senior editor/producer/manager for an initial response. However, sometimes long term projects analyzing the of bias reporting may be necessary. The public is made aware of these investigative issues via the Ombudsman's weekly online column. Tact, patience and an interest in journalistic ethics are of utmost importance in dealing with outraged listeners, as well as being able to rise to the challenge of fair journalism. A flexible and proactive attitude is essential to effectively handling the sometimes unpredictable events of the day.

Policy and Representation Internship: (Typically offered in the Fall and Spring semesters)
Want to learn about the inner workings of a busy government relations department? The Policy and Representation team seeks highly motivated and organized applicants with an interest in public radio and government relations. Everyday duties include assisting with NPR member station outreach, Congressional relations, general administrative tasks and planning for various events including public radio’s annual Capital Hill Day. Applicants should be adept at multitasking and prepared to handle a vast array of spontaneous tasks (including research projects and occasional trips to the Hill).  The internship is designed to provide broad practical exposure to lobbying and the legislative/regulatory process, specifically concerning issues facing public broadcasting.  Strong written and verbal communications skills as well as a general understanding of federal government administration are a must. Political science, communications majors preferred.  Applicants must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite. Working knowledge of HTML and previous experience on Capitol Hill a plus.

Science Desk Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
The Science Desk is one of four departments that supplies Morning Edition, All Things Considered, the weekend shows and Newscast with stories about health, basic science, and environmental issues. The intern will assist the Editorial Assistant with day-to-day tasks on the Science Desk. Duties will include routine administrative tasks, scheduling interviews and studios and may also include researching stories, getting archival tape, attending editorial meetings, and other work as needed. Knowledge of NPR programming is preferred, and demonstrated interest in news and science is essential.

Talk of the Nation Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters. Mid-semester internships also)
Assists the director in billboard tape collection; does daily research for various show topics; greets guests in the lobby and escorts them to the studio; delivers show promos to various departments; monitors e-mail and letters the show receives; obtains media release forms from in-studio and remote guests; and assembles and distributes roadmaps for the show; researches show topics and identifies potential guests; identifies tape and music; assists with tracking down guests; works closely with senior producer, executive producer and host; participates in editorial meetings; contributes story and guest ideas; assists and observes the studio crew during live production.

Tell Me More with Michel Martin: (Typically offered all three semesters)
This program, produced by NPR News with the support of the African American Public Radio Consortium, is designed to showcase issues of particular interest to African Americans. It is also designed to appeal to the general public radio audience with an emphasis on public policy and international affairs as well as lifestyle and culture. The intern will be involved in all aspects of production, including proposing and researching story ideas, booking and escorting guests, and assisting with scripts for broadcast. Strong research skills are necessary; experience in radio production is helpful but not required (training provided). Also important: a strong work ethic, self-motivation, an interest in the subjects relevant to our show and a passionate interest of his or her own, whatever it may be (hip hop, popular culture, theater, sports, fashion, etc.). An interest in Africa and/or the Caribbean is also helpful, as we anticipate a strong commitment to coverage from and about these areas.

Washington Desk Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Sets-up interviews; conducts story research for reporters and editors; sorts mail; and answers phone. Candidates should be interested in the United States government and politics. Strong research skills, computer literacy, and knowledge of NPR programming preferred. In addition to the regular application items, candidates must submit a writing sample.

Weekend Edition, Saturday Internship: (Typically offered all three semesters)
Assists producers in putting together the weekly program.  Pitches and researches story ideas.  Pre-interviews guests, writes introductions and questions for interviews.  Strong research and writing skills required.  Must be a self-starter who enjoys following the news, working independently and finding the quirky and unexpected story.  Tasks also include routine administrative work, such as sorting the mail.  In addition to standard application materials, candidates should submit an exceptional cover letter.

Weekend Edition, Sunday Internship: (Typically offered in the summer semester only)
Researches long- and short-term projects for the host; screens and pre-interviews authors for book interviews; sets-up feature interviews; sorts mail; and does routine administrative tasks as needed. Strong research, writing, and organizational skills required. In addition to the regular application items, candidates must submit a writing sample.

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To apply for an internship, you may download an internship application from our web site or send a written request for an application with your complete name and mailing address to either the mailing address, fax number, or e-mail address listed below:

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For more career information, visit our web site at:  www.npr.org/about/jobs.

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