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West National Desk Intern (Remote) - Fall 2020

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. 
NPR’s Fall 2020 Internship Program will be fully remote. 
Program Duration: September 8 - December 11, 2020
You should apply for the NPR West National Desk Internship if you want nothing more than to be a reporter in public media. This is an internship for those who want to devote their lives to excellent public media journalism. It’s also an internship that’s quite a lot of fun. NPR West is a great place to work because of excellent colleagues, state-of-the-art technical facilities, and perfect Southern Californian weather.
INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assisting NPR staff reporters, editors, producers, hosts, and freelancers in the creation of news programming.
  • Learning NPR News’s radio journalism ethical standards and practices.
  • Developing radio reporting and producing skills that will prepare the intern for careers at NPR member stations and at NPR itself.
WHO CAN APPLY?
  • LOCATION: Must be planning to work during the term of the Fall 2020 internship in the United States and authorized to work in the United States. 
  • 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. 
  • TECHNOLOGY: Must have access to reliable internet.
REQUIRED SKILLS 
  • Keen interest in journalism
  • Specific interest in public media
  • Some journalism experience (such as an internship at a local public radio station or job at a college radio station)
NOTE: The typical workday is Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm or 8am to 5pm, depending on intern’s location. 
Applications close on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 5pm ET. 
Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. All applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered. 
NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive place to work 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, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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