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Story Lab Intern (REMOTE) - Winter/Spring 2021

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 Winter/Spring 2021 Internship Program will be fully remote. 

Program Duration: January 11 - April 16, 2021

This is a chance to be part of NPR’s innovation lab, to help incubate and produce experimental content from across the newsroom.

The Story Lab is looking for a self-starter with audio production skills, strong ideas and the ability to help manage complicated projects. The intern will be on the ground-floor developing the next generation of NPR content, including supporting podcasts through our Story Lab Workshop, developing pitches with NPR staff, producing content and sharing lessons learned within NPR and beyond. This is a great opportunity to try out a lot of different approaches—from producing podcasts to broadcast series to web stories—with reporters and producers from every corner of NPR.

INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supporting teams in the Story Lab Workshop
  • Meeting with newsroom staff to develop lab projects
  • Assist with audio production for Story Lab projects
  • Booking guests, setting up meetings, as needed

WHO CAN APPLY?

  • LOCATION: Must be planning to work from the United States and authorized to work in the United States throughout the Winter/Spring 2021 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 

  • Audio production skills 
  • Self-motivated, able to initiate Lab projects with newsroom staff
  • Organized, able to help manage Lab projects with the senior producer
  • A passion for audio storytelling, as well as other mediums
  • An interest in the changing media industry and it’s impact on public media
  • Strong writing skills
  • A portfolio of work, either audio or video
 
Applications close on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 5pm ET. 

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.  

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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