OVERVIEW: A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility – and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide and that includes our interns.  From day one, interns at NPR are given real-world, hands-on responsibilities. Working alongside top professionals in the field, interns do meaningful work across a variety of departments at NPR. Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR. This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.

Program Duration: May 31, 2022 – August 19, 2022

INTERN WILL LEARN AND BE EXPOSED TO: TheNPR Events and Experiential team designs and executes innovative experiences that bring NPR content to people in real life and in virtual spaces. From high touch engagement experiences like the Tiny Desk Contest and NPR Trivia nights, to live presentations of How I Built This, Code Switch, the NPR Politics Podcast and more, our work is focused on meeting and inspiring our audience wherever they are. The NPR Events and Experiential intern will gain valuable experience supporting event production, interfacing with the NPR audience and working with editorial teams.

• LOCATION: This internship will be fully remote. Must be planning to work from the United States throughout the summer 2022 internship dates. Must be willing to travel for U.S.-based events to provide on-site assistance for the Tiny Desk On The Road tour in four cities in June/July (likely to happen in the span of 1-2 weeks)
• EDUCATION: Must be a current Colorado College student with a minimum of one semester remaining upon completion of the internship before completing coursework.

Full details available at Handshake Job #5778115 . Applications must include a resume and cover letter submitted through Handshake Job #5778115 prior to 3pm MT/5pm ET on Jan. 14, 2022.