The Good, The Bad, The Ugly - Senior Manager NOC Operations NPR Employee Review

3.0
Jun 15, 2022
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Pros

Working with intelligent, passionate colleagues at a major news agency with various perks that can could only get at NPR. Strong on DEI mission. Nice HQ.

Cons

No bonuses, Low COLA increase, 2.5% in a city with 8% COLA annually. The standard 'raise' is 2.5%. Sporadic furlough depending on economic climate. 403b match is low. Overall, the earnings for a major city such as Washington DC are not sustainable unless you hold a bonused executive position, or you are a union member.

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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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