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3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

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Katherine Maher

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53% positive business outlook

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3.0
Oct 19, 2015

In Midst Of Identity Crisis

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Pros

Great pay and benefits, especially for a dying industry. Much better facilities investment over the years. Lots of interest in revamping reputation for network of old, middle-class white men. But interest doesn't equal action. The effort is incredibly misguided. Almost as if we're throwing everything up to see what sticks. They finally see the value in podcasts and have put more money into them. Yet they still can't see that modeling the shows after the podcasts is the way to go.

Cons

Digital and radio are completely disconnected which is archaic in this media era. Blame clueless senior-level management. Someone skilled and talented in both is almost forced to choose. In my years I've seen a revolving door of young, diverse talent leave because they're frustrated with a network reluctant to change. And diversity is a joke. Hiring a bunch of minorities but ignoring stories that are unique to their communities isn't diversity... it's filling a quota.

4.0
Mar 5, 2015
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Pros

Leaders in their field who consistently pump out a quality product (public radio programming including podcasts and digital content). The norm is for folks to work there a good 10-15 years, easily. Lots of prestige within the field to be employed here. Great benefits and on-site services (cafeteria, bike storage, gym, showers and a nurse station). Staff, for the most part, appreciate being part of the NPR family and take pride in their work. Lower pay is off-set with generous vacation leave & holidays. Many people are able to telecommute.

Cons

The lack of solid leadership in the past few years has created an ambiguous work environment. Top management are so concerned about their job security that they're ignoring staff and not providing the necessary leadership within their respective divisions. Lots of starts & stops on projects. Lack of communication between departments has people working in silos and not sharing expertise and relevant data. Some departments appear to have little funds while others are lavishly spending - constantly traveling - entertaining (internally & externally) - hiring. No transparency. This also lends to the feeling of the haves & have nots. People staying on for decades also limits career growth. And a much tighter budget has eliminated funding for any personal development.

4.0
Feb 19, 2015

Can't imagine doing the same work somewhere else

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great people, free books and Tiny Desk Concerts, work-life balance, Serendipity Days, strong support for doing it right. For a non-tech company, they do a lot of software development right.

Cons

Lots of turnover in upper management, communications issues, lack of stability in long term planning, recent financial issues have led to a lack of consistent bonuses, raises, and benefit improvements.

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