[Hiring] Planet Money & The Sunday Story Internship @NPR

Role Description

NPR is seeking an intern to support its narrative, longform podcasting work with two award-winning podcast teams: The Sunday Story from Up First and The Indicator from Planet Money. This internship is an opportunity to work with two different teams on all aspects of podcast production:

• Assessing pitches
• Researching
• Booking and prepping interviews
• Tape gathering
• Writing and assembling drafts
• Editing audio
• Scoring

You will be exposed to the podcast production process from start to finish — seeing episodes go from pitch to publish. This is a fun and demanding 6-month role as an active collaborator on two ambitious teams:

• 3 months with The Indicator from Planet Money
• 3 months with The Sunday Story from Up First

During the Indicator from Planet Money rotation, you will mostly work with the Indicator team, but you will get to see and participate in the full Planet Money suite of production across platforms.

At The Sunday Story from Up First, you will have the chance to work with some of the best reporters and correspondents across NPR and our member stations. Our goal when we work with an intern is to provide them an opportunity to lead production on an episode from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for stories we’re working on
• Contribute to interview and script preparation
• Log taped interviews and/or correct computer-aided transcriptions
• Book guests and arrange interviews via phone, Zoom, tape syncs, ISDN, etc.
• Provide ideas and feedback at pitch and editorial meetings
• Write digital copy for NPR.org and social media
• Mix and score audio for episodes and promos
• Assist in fact-checking
• Give feedback on unfinished episodes in group edits
• Find archival tape for episodes
• Monitor team inboxes and social media accounts for feedback from listeners

All work of the intern is to be performed under the close supervision of the host teams. The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of, or at least a keen interest, in economics and/or current events
• Knowledge and comfort with a Digital Audio Workstation (ProTools preferred but not required)
• Professional phone presence for when representing the shows while guest booking
• Ability to multitask and allocate your time efficiently
• Ability to work independently, quickly, and accurately, while under deadline pressure
• Web skills, including knowledge of basic web publishing software and social media strategy basics
• Ability to remain calm and communicate clearly on tight deadlines and in remote/virtual work environments

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing OR (<5 min) Audio Sample
• Education Requirements: 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

Work Location & Requirements

This is a remote-permitted role. This role is based out of our New York office, but the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves. You will have the option of working:

• Remotely from a location of your choosing within the United States
• On-site at an NPR facility, based on the availability of desks and approval from NPR
• A combination of both

Job Type

This is a full-time, non-exempt internship with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday. The below schedule is flexible as agreed upon between you and your manager:

• At Planet Money: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET
• At The Sunday Story: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET

Compensation

The U.S.-based anticipated hourly rate for this opportunity is $20.00 per hour. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum hourly rate NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

Benefits

• Elective contributions to the NPR 403(b) retirement plan
• Access to Transit Commuter benefits through HealthEquity
• Membership with the Signal Financial Federal Credit Union
• Free access to on-site Wellness Center at DC Headquarters
• Free fitness center membership
• Secure bike facilities and garage parking
• Onsite cafeteria
• Employee Assistance Program with up to six face-to-face counseling sessions per issue
• Global Guardian worldwide assistance
• Business Travel Accident coverage
• Holiday pay for 10 observed holidays plus one floating holiday per year
• Accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave each pay period with no waiting period
• Professional development opportunities, flexible work hours, and telecommuting options

Company Description

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.