All Things Considered & General Assignment Desk Internship - Fall/Winter 2025

OVERVIEW

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

 

INTERN WILL LEARN AND BE EXPOSED TO: 

This internship consists of two parts. Each part  will be hosted by a different team:

All Things Considered: October-January

All Things Considered is NPR’s flagship afternoon news program. We bring listeners the latest national and international news, distinctive reporting, in-depth interviews, timely commentaries, quirky stories and a broad range of arts, music, and entertainment features.

Interns are actively involved in the production of the daily program. They pitch stories, conduct research, pre-interview guests, and book studios at NPR and remote locations. They work alongside program staff and assist with the live program.

General Assignment Desk: January-April

The General Assignment Desk sits at the heart of the newsroom, covering stories for every platform and across every beat. We prioritize timely and relevant stories that matter to audiences, as well as stepback features that surprise and engage people.

Interns pitch, research and write articles; pre-interview guests for broadcast; and contribute to all parts of the newsgathering operation. They will work with correspondents and editors, both in the office and in the field, to bring stories together.

This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook. All editorial staff are bound by this guidance. Editorial staff are defined as staff members who play a role in shaping the journalistic or creative direction of NPR's content, including events.    

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

• Conducts research for daily stories and long-term projects
• Books guests and arranges studios for news and feature interviews
• Logs recordings of interviews and events
• Obtains archival tape and assists with basic audio
• Attends daily editorial meetings and pitches story ideas
• Helps with digital production 
• Helps with podcast production
• All work of the intern is to be performed under the close supervision of the host teams

A strong internship candidate for this role might have…

• Demonstrated interest in news and current affairs
• Deep curiosity, initiative, tenacity and attention to detail
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently and accurately under deadline pressure
• Newsroom experience/studies
• Digital media skills, including proficiency in social media
• Knowledge of NPR programming

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Resume 
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample

 

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

• On-site: This is an on-site role based in Washington, DC .

 

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