NPR reviews

3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(284 total reviews)

Katherine Maher

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53% positive business outlook

NPR has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 284 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NPR employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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284 reviews
3.0
Mar 19, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Creative people. Great location. Fair work-life balance, good time-off policies. Chance to see good entertainment. The top tier of management is compensated very well and there are a lot of them.

Cons

Poor management, lay-offs every few years.

2.0
Apr 18, 2024

Embarrassing

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay. Good benefits. Looks good on a resume

Cons

Working at NPR Distribution was debilitating to my self-worth. It made me consider a complete career change. NPR Distribution is an absolute waste of tax payer money. They are spinning in circles due to horrible management. With the exception of very few helpful people, most of the team will treat you like an idiot for not knowing anything and everything about public radio that they've learned in their 20+ years in their industry. The SVP doesn't know the difference between revenue and profit.

3.0
Jan 9, 2024

Incredible staff, horrendous leadership

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The staff is incredibly talented and passionate, especially in the news and podcasts divisions, who are not just skilled but truly the best at what they do. Their intelligence and dedication are evident in the quality of the content produced. NPR's commitment to D&I is noteworthy. The organization doesn't merely talk about D&I as a concept but actively integrates it into its culture and operations.

Cons

NPR's leadership is a major disappointment, showing a lack of cohesion and strategic alignment. Their fiscal decisions, particularly following the staff reductions in 2023, have been questionable, with seemingly egregious and unwarranted spending. This raises serious concerns about their financial management and priorities. The lack of effective collaboration within the leadership team has created a disjointed and often counterproductive working environment. The HR department has been the worst I've experienced. It offers little value and seems disconnected from the needs of the staff. The way HR has been managed and operated adds to the challenges within the organization, rather than providing solutions or support.

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