NPR reviews

An organization still in flux. Trying to figure out how to survive not thrive. NPR and station relationships frought w antagonism and "old ways." On both sides.

The only con is that it's hard to get a full-time position. People who are there don't want to leave and the union is STRONG. NPR typically hires internally and one of the few ways to get in is through an internship. The lucky interns become temps and cross their fingers something opens up. I met an employee who temped for THREE YEARS! It causes many talented people to leave and seek a salaried position elsewhere. It truly is a bummer for the company and staff because most employees love NPR and don't want to leave. After my internship, about 1/4 of my fellow interns got temp gigs. One was hired full-time. Many interns are recent grads which is why they can starting temping immediately after their program ends. I only left because I was one of the few undergraduates who had to return to school. I wish more than anything that I could have stayed, but everything happens for a reason. Interns who weren't hired had to move on (obviously), but thankfully with NPR on your resume moving on isn't too hard.