Is NPR a good company to work for?

NPR has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 454 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at NPR to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about NPR have been left by employees working as Intern , Associate Producer and Producer .

Does NPR pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NPR employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NPR. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NPR?

69% of NPR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NPR 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NPR?

Intern (51) , Producer (14) , Associate Producer (12) , Editor (9) , Production Assistant (9) , Reporter (9) , Software Engineer (8) , Intern - Hourly (6) , Internship (6) , Correspondent (5) , Audio Engineer (4) , Director (4) , Journalist (4) , Manager (4) , News Assistant (4)

What are the pros of working at NPR according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and the environment is pleasant." ((in 58 reviews)); "Great culture and increasingly inclusive." ((in 23 reviews)); "Great colleagues" ((in 19 reviews)); "scenes staff are friendly and easy to work with and there's a feeling of comradery in the newsroom." ((in 13 reviews)); "Great benefits and on" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NPR according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low but company is nonprofit so makes sense" ((in 21 reviews)); "Poor management, lay" ((in 20 reviews)); "Salary is extremely low." ((in 10 reviews)); "Upper management is constantly shifting teams and supervisors around." ((in 9 reviews)); "No accountability for senior leadership" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about NPR layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about NPR layoffs and their outlook for job security at NPR in 2026.

What are the top reviewed NPR locations?

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NPR reviews

3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(284 total reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

284 reviews

5.0

Jun 14, 2014

Wonderful Place to Work

Digital

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My coworkers are among the brightest, most thoughtful people with whom I've had the good fortune to work. NPR holds a unique position in the media landscape and most of its people are really dedicated to creating the best possible product. It is really great to work in an environment where you feel like you are contributing something to make the world a better informed place. Although it can't be said of all areas of the company, my group has a good work-life balance. I look forward to go to work each day. You can't ask for more than that!

Cons

Communication, between divisions and between upper management and the rest of us, needs improvement.

4.0

Oct 18, 2010

Work with some of the hippest folks in media.

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great vision and great implementation back when I left in 2008. Management was very supportive of employees and their growth. There was a lot of money to be invested in quality employees.

Cons

Personally would have liked some cross training for employees so those on the administrative side could get some broadcast and journalism training as well as show the journalists and head honchos how much work went in on the administrative side to make the place run so well.

5.0

Jul 23, 2010

I always leave work at the end of the day feeling proud.

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

- Community-oriented - Supportive and creative work environment - Decent starting pay when compared to similar positions in the area - Laid-back - Appreciates well-rounded employees - Open communication

Cons

- Very few positions available - Little room for advancement

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