A Feel Good News Org, Where It's Hard to Get Ahead - Producer NPR Employee Review

3.0
Apr 28, 2009
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Pros

the quality of journalism; the opportunity to work on large, national stories; the quirky mix of hard news and features; the low-key, casual atmosphere and emphasis on balancing work/family life

Cons

the organization is very top-heavy with lots of managers and senior producers; decisions about who is promoted can often seem arbitrary and based more on personal relationships rather than merit; there is little feedback on one's performance; and people's experiences really varies depending on which show/desk they work for and who they report to

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5.0
Mar 3, 2026
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Pros

I was fully remote, learned so much from a great group of peers, the union is strong and active, pay was fair

Cons

The federal funding saga put a damper on morale, but that was pretty outside of the scope of what my team/manager could control.

4.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

tiny desks happen at work

Cons

soulless and corporate, management is all-powerful, benefits are slowly disappearing, few career prospects unless you fit a certain "profile"

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