Podcast Engagement & Digital Platforms and Curation Internship - Fall/Winter 2025
Position Overview
- Location Type: Remote Permitted (Based in Washington, DC office, but remote work is an option with NPR approval)
- Job Type: Temporary (28-week) Full-Time Internship
- Program Duration: October 6th, 2025 - April 17th, 2026
NPR is seeking an intern to join its Podcast Strategy and Digital Platforms teams. This role will focus on shaping how audiences discover and engage with NPR's content. The intern will curate content for the NPR app, produce original audio, and utilize data to test strategies for audience growth. This internship provides exposure to NPR's podcast and digital strategy, offering hands-on experience in editorial decision-making, audience engagement, and data-driven strategy. The internship will be split between the Podcast Strategy team (first half) and the Digital Platforms team (second half). This is an NPR editorial role governed by the NPR Ethics Handbook.
Intern Learning Opportunities and Responsibilities
- Help NPR podcasts engage with and grow their audiences' communities.
- Assist with optimizing and measuring the success of NPR podcasts on external platforms.
- Pitch and help execute experiments to inform podcast audience engagement strategy.
- Use data and editorial judgment to curate podcast promotions on NPR One and other NPR platforms (newsletters, social media, homepage).
- Conduct data analysis of audio content from NPR's flagship podcasts to share editorial best practices.
- Pitch and produce original audio and digital content for NPR's platforms.
- All work will be performed under the close supervision of the host teams.
Requirements
- Strong written communication skills.
- Knowledge of data analysis methodologies and best practices.
- Demonstrated editorial or news judgment.
- Experience creating or curating content.
- Being a podcast enthusiast is a requisite; knowledge of the space is a plus.
- Audio or video production experience is a great bonus.
Education
- Must be a current student in an accredited degree program or a recent graduate of no more than 12 months from the internship start date.
Application Requirements
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample (optional)
Company Information
NPR is a mission-driven multimedia organization that produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. NPR values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility. The organization fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where diverse voices are heard and essential to success. NPR is committed to integrity, ethical standards, and legal compliance in all roles.
Skills
NPR
Public radio providing news and storytelling
About NPR
NPR provides news and storytelling that connects with millions of people across the United States through various platforms, including radio, online, and live events. Its reporting is supported by a nationwide network of skilled journalists and international bureaus, ensuring comprehensive coverage of current events and cultural topics. Unlike many other news organizations, NPR is known for its commitment to unbiased reporting and in-depth analysis, which helps listeners gain a better understanding of the world around them. The goal of NPR is to foster a more informed public by offering insightful news and cultural content that enriches the lives of its audience.