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      3.9

      69% would recommend to a friend

      (284 total reviews)

      Katherine Maher

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      53% positive business outlook

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      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
      Feb 24, 2016

      Superb benefits and countless opportunities to meet amazing people ... but also excessive stress and politics

      Production assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      I learned something new everyday. There was never a dull moment. I got to book and meet influential people from wide-ranging industries -- actors, musicians, politicians, authors, etc. The job was incredibly challenging. I became better at writing, listening and managing time. NPR's benefits were excellent -- health/dental/vision insurance, retirement fund, flexible spending account, free books/music/films, gym and health office inside headquarters. NPR also paid a higher salary than other public radio outlets.

      Cons

      Lots of politics. People in power made decisions about your job when they had no idea what it was like doing your job. Promises were broken. The days were stressful -- lots of deadlines, difficult colleagues, some micromanagement. It was extremely difficult to move up in the ranks. I was a "Production Assistant" doing the work of someone two levels above me.

      3.0
      Jan 24, 2016

      MIXED BAG WITH LEGACY NEWS

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Cool creative opportunities, nice coworkers, fun, nerd prom culture and Tiny Desk Concerts make this place a nice place to work.

      Cons

      Very hierarchical, and boys club culture makes it hard to get promoted, especially if you come from outside journalism (like technology, starts ups or otherwise). Diversity in leadership is practically nonexistent.

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