It was wonderful getting to meet people I've heard on my favorite podcasts. They gave lots of different learning opportunities like trainings and lunch & learns. There were plenty of opportunities to reach out and meet people who worked in different departments too. NPR had pretty good systems in place for working remotely.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to gain experience with audio editing/engineering. Due to the remote work situation, I was not able to get any experience in this area.
Advice
Make the most of it! Attend optional training sessions, schedule meetings/coffee dates with people you admire even if you aren't interning on their project or in their department.
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Software Developer Intern
May - August 2022 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I loved how hands-on my work was and I had a lot of freedom.
What I wish was different
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Corporate Sponsorship
June - August 2021 • New York City, NY
What I liked
This was an amazing internship in a remote environment. I was able to learn so much across the entire NPR organization.
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure you have a really strong cover letter!
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Journalist Intern
June - September 2019 • Oklahoma City, OK
What I liked
My bosses were super kind and helpful. I had no experience, but they taught me everything and immediately let me begin researching, writing, and recording my own stories.
What I wish was different
There were not many chances for me to interact with people my own age.
Advice
Don't be afraid to cold-email a place you've always wanted to work! Just spend time to make sure you're sending it to the right person, and don't be afraid to send a follow-up and include a cover letter/resume right in it!
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Treasury and Risk Management Intern
May - August 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
The office culture at NPR is unlike any other. Everyone is willing to help and there is a huge learning culture.
What I wish was different
Better management
Advice
Keep an open mind!
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Events Intern
May - August 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
I loved getting to know the other interns and having interesting and important responsibilities. I also liked getting to travel for live events and attending Tiny Desk Concerts!
What I wish was different
Sometimes there is a bit of a divide between the Newsroom staff and other staff members (Marketing, Programming, etc.), and I would like to see more communication between these areas.
Advice
Ask lots of questions and don't be afraid to grab coffee with coworkers (in or out of your department) to get to know them and their work!
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Diversity Intern
May 2018 • Washington, DC
What I liked
The experience of learning from a huge amount of skilled and intelligent journalists. I got the chance to pitch several stories, and some have been published!
What I wish was different
N/A.
Advice
Don't be afraid of letting your voice be heard in the newsroom. It might be intimidating because you're an intern, but everyone is super respectful.
