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      NPR reviews

      3.9

      69% would recommend to a friend

      (284 total reviews)

      Katherine Maher

      Not enough data to show CEO approval

      53% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      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
      4.0
      Nov 2, 2014

      Governance issues

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Good mission and collegial place to work. Excellent news product delivering comprehensive and well documented local, national and international news. Very much needed in a media world where major media companies are cutting back on their news resources. Highly skilled and committed staff.

      Cons

      Disfunctional governance structure has led to an inability to keep senior executives. NPR has had 7 full-time and interim CEO's over the past 8 years which has led to consistent turmoil at the top.

      5.0
      Nov 8, 2013

      A mission-driven organization with the most thoughtful, curious people I've ever worked with.

      Reporter
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      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Employees get a lot of freedom and flexibility in our work lives. As a reporter, this is a 'reporter-driven' shop where your ideas can get a hearing. The newsroom values respect and kindness, so there's little of the competitive or back-stabby culture that can be common at national news organizations. The new building fosters a lot of collaboration and moments of random delight — taking a spin class overlooking the U.S. Capitol, catching a national act like Macklemore or The National give an intimate Tiny Desk Concert on the 4th floor or grabbing a coffee with a good friend on the outdoor terrace.

      Cons

      The HR software is hopelessly outdated and frustrating. Because it's an organization that grew quickly, there's a lack of cohesion among the various departments and units sometimes. Leaders are individually strong, but haven't been clear in communicating the organization's core objectives and how each department can align themselves toward similar goals. Adherence to certain processes under-utilizes some talent and doesn't force quick change.

      4.0
      Sep 23, 2013

      On the technical side of things...

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Good pay People work well together within departments (but not between them) Some travel opportunity Intellectually challenging

      Cons

      Radio feels like it's dying. The skills don't transfer to other jobs paying as much There isn't any way to move up.

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