NPR Business News Intern
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NPR Business News Intern
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https://recruiting.ultipro.com/NAT1011NATPR/JobBoard/af823b19-a43b-4cda-b6c2-c06508d84cf6/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=bc193008-9d17-4db7-82f4-5df229dddf64
Description of Opportunity
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: October 3, 2022 – April 14, 2023
INTERN WILL LEARN AND BE EXPOSED TO:
You will report and write stories for npr.org about the economic and business forces that shape the world we live in. You’ll develop smart pitches, conduct in-depth research and interview people to support NPR reporters’ stories. By the end of your time here, you should also be able to report and write an audio story for our network. NPR reaches a diverse, national audience and we look for interns who are excited about serving the public.
INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports and writes stories about economics, business, labor, technology and the media for NPR.org
Conducts story research for reporters and editors
Pitches story ideas and brainstorms compelling ways to tell them
Schedules interviews and logs audio
Participates in staff meetings and projects as required
Other duties as assigned
WHO CAN APPLY?
LOCATION: This internship has the flexibility to be onsite at our Washington, DC office or at our New York bureau. It can also be hybrid or fully remote. Must be planning to work from the United States throughout the internship dates.
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.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Excellent reporting, writing, research, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently, quickly, and accurately under deadline pressure
Demonstrated interest in news and current events, especially business and economic news
Cultivate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
Cultivate and support an inclusive and equitable workplace culture
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Previous journalism experience, either through internships or school publications
Familiarity with NPR shows and podcasts
Ability to speak a language other than English
In addition to a resume and cover letter, candidates must upload/attach a writing sample
SCHEDULE
This internship is full-time (40 hours/week). Standard work hours are 9:30am-5:30pm ET Monday through Friday. Those hours can be adjusted as needed.
Applications close on Sunday, July 10th at 11:59 pm ET.
Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. Applications must include a resume, cover letter explaining why you want this internship and what you bring to it, and links to your best work of journalism to be considered. All interns must have authorization to work in the United States.
Work Mode
Flexible / Hybrid
Semesters or Time Period Available
Fall
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