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      3.9

      69% would recommend to a friend

      (284 total reviews)

      Katherine Maher

      Not enough data to show CEO approval

      53% positive business outlook

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      4.3

      Culture & values

      4.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.1

      Work/Life balance

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.2

      Senior management

      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
      Sep 18, 2018

      Great people / rewarding mission

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good healthcare options Tiny Desk Concerts / free books Lively conversations with great minds A high level of civility and shared purpose New challenges every day and new projects Innovative digital team Everyone here leads with curiousity

      Cons

      Retirement match doesn't vest for 2 years. Tension between executive vision and expectations of the network can make progress slow on some initiatives Not much in the way of coaching / executive track - you kind of have to find your own way here. A bit of a culture of politeness, which can make it hard to know what to do better. I think I'm fairly good at taking feedback, but it was seldom, if ever, offered. In retrospect, there are many situations I could have handled better, but I had to figure that out on my own.

      5.0
      Sep 10, 2018

      Excellent people and opportunities, can feel like a bubble

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Plenty of chances to hone pitching, booking and audio editing skills. Competitive pay and benefits and pleasant office environment. Overall, the hosts and behind-the-scenes staff are friendly and easy to work with and there's a feeling of comradery in the newsroom.

      Cons

      Can feel closed-minded as most people come from similar backgrounds and share similar interests and political views. Entry-level employees often must prove themselves by working temporary assignments before they're hired full-time.

      1.0
      Jun 22, 2018

      NPR Digital Services in Boston

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      They always met their payroll obligations to me, and I met some very interesting and talented people there from various cultural backgrounds.

      Cons

      During the time I worked there, it was clear that existing staff were unable to keep up with the demands that had devolved on them.

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