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Program Duration: October 6th, 2025 - April 17th, 2026

INTERN WILL LEARN AND BE EXPOSED TO:

Interns will receive hands-on experience and mentoring to build familiarity with modern coding practices, development workflows, and engineering standards. Training will include, but is not limited to:

Direct mentorship from NPR’s Digital Media Technology team
Practical experience working within an Agile (Scrum) environment
Exposure to NPR’s digital products, platforms, and award-winning technologies
Real-world experience with modern web development tools and frameworks, including:

React, Redux
PHP, MySQL
CodeFresh
Git and GitHub Actions
Kubernetes
AWS (including EKS)

Interns will work daily with a cross-functional team of talented professionals spanning engineering, product, and design. This collaborative environment offers an opportunity to contribute to the future of digital media while gaining industry-relevant experience that strengthens long-term career readiness.

Interns will have the opportunity to experience & support the work of the team in the following areas...

Contribute to feature development for NPR.org
Support NPR.org users through maintenance and production issue resolution
Assist in quality assurance efforts, including testing and test plan creation
Help scope and plan technical work, including new features, bug fixes, and urgent issues
Participate in and help lead Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retros, etc.)
Offer constructive feedback on UI/UX designs
All work of the intern is to be performed under the close supervision of the host team.

Our strongest internship candidates are passionate about digital product development, eager to solve technical challenges creatively, and driven by curiosity about how things work, both in technology and in the world at large. You should be comfortable managing your time and meeting deadlines, communicating effectively across digital and in-person formats, and working with accuracy both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Required:

Experience with at least one programming language and/or some exposure to web development
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Bonus Points For:

Familiarity with any of the technologies or frameworks we commonly use, including:

Front-end web development (especially using JavaScript, React, or Redux)

Understanding of HTML5 and CSS3

Back-end development experience or familiarity with PHP

Working knowledge of MySQL or other databases
Experience using Linux-based development environments
Familiarity with Git or any version control system

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Resume
Cover Letter

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.

WORK LOCATION

Remote Permitted: This is a remote permitted role. This role is based out of our Washington, DC office but the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves.

JOB TYPE

This is a temporary (28-week) full time internship.

COMPENSATION

Hourly Rate: 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 internships across all US locations.
Benefits: NPR provides interns with multiple benefits and amenities. Interns receive immediate eligibility to contribute electively to a Principal 403(b) retirement plan and access to the Transit Flexible Spending Account for commuter benefits. Interns working out of DC HQ enjoy free access to on-site Cigna medical providers, no cost fitness center access, as well as bike facilities and garage parking available onsite. Interns can access the Employee Assistance Program which provides confidential counseling services as well as Business Travel Accident coverage and Global Guardian membership and they also qualify for Signal Financial Federal Credit Union membership. NPR interns who work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for holiday pay. This includes pay for the company’s 10 observed holidays plus one floating holiday per year. Interns automatically earn 3.08 hours of sick leave each pay period without any waiting time restrictions and can utilize paid administrative leave as necessary. Interns have access to professional development opportunities and can benefit from flexible work hours and telecommuting options.

SCHEDULE

The standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Core team hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To get the most out of the internship and ensure access to support, interns are encouraged to work during these core hours when most of the team is online and available.
Participation in our daily team scrum from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. is required on the days you are working. As a fully remote team, this meeting is an important daily touchpoint to align, share progress, and stay connected.
We offer flexibility in scheduling beyond core hours, but interns must work a minimum of 20 hours per week in order to gain the full benefit of the internship experience.

Applications close on Monday, June 30th at 11:59 pm ET.

Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.

CLOSING COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

NPR Pay Range

$20—$20 USD

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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