What Are the Dates for the Various Internship Semesters?

Internship Program Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates for the various internship semesters? Winter/Spring internships early January – early May Summer internships early June – mid August Fall internships early September – late December

Am I eligible to apply for an NPR internship? If you are a current student (graduate or undergraduate) or a recent graduate of no more than 12 months prior to the internship start date, you are.

I am a recent graduate. Can I still apply? You are eligible to apply if the start date of the semester is within a year of your graduation date. Example: If you graduated on May 31, 2015 and you are applying for Winter/Spring semester, you are eligible. You may not apply for the next Summer semester since the semester begins over a year after your graduation date.

How do I upload additional documents or change documents I’ve already submitted? Once you’ve applied, you can log back into your account at the bottom of this page. Click on ‘Update My Profile’ and at the bottom of the page, you have the option to upload additional documents.

I forgot my password. How do I retrieve it? You should make sure you use your e-mail address as your username. Log into our career site at this link and click “Retrieve Password” to retrieve.

May I apply for more than one internship? If I am interested in applying for more than one internship, do I need to submit multiple applications? You may apply for as many internships as you would like, however, we highly recommend that you apply for no more than 3. Applying for more than 3 will not increase the likelihood of you being selected for an internship. Please submit your application for your first choice internship. Within the application, you will have the opportunity to list additional internships you wish to be considered for. If you have multiple cover letters, we recommend that you title them to correspond with the internship(s) you’re applying for.

Some internships request writing samples. What are the requirements for the writing samples? Some internships require writing samples. If you are applying for a News division internship, please submit two writing samples. One sample must be a journalistic writing piece, the other must be an academic piece. The journalistic sample can be a commentary or news article, written for either print or the web, while the academic piece should be a paper written for a journalism course.

Writing samples for internships in other divisions can include press releases, articles for print, or web or academic papers related to your field of study. Please submit no more than two writing samples. If the length of your writing sample is extensive, you may submit an excerpt of your sample, making sure that what is sent best exemplifies your writing ability. Please use this information and your best judgment when considering the writing sample(s) you wish to submit.

How should writing/work samples be submitted? Writing and /or other work samples should be submitted at the time of application or by the application deadline, and should be either be listed as links within the cover letter/resume or uploaded along with your resume. Generally speaking, what does NPR look for in its interns? We typically seek out individuals who demonstrate strong research and writing skills and who thrive independently and take initiative. Interns should also have astute interpersonal skills that allow them to work well on diverse teams. Additionally, it is important that the individual either has an educational or work background that aligns with the duties of the internship, or has a strong interest in the field they will be interning in.

Are NPR internships paid? All NPR internships are paid as mentioned below. In addition, students may pursue course credit through their school for these internships.

Fall and Winter/Spring semesters (16 weeks) - *$6720

Summer semester (10 weeks) - *$4,140

* Amounts will be pro-rated based on actual internship hours worked.

Do interns receive financial assistance for housing and/or travel? NPR does not provide travel, housing or transportation stipends to interns. However, we do provide a list of housing options for interns to explore.

If I am selected to interview for an internship position, when will I be contacted for an interview? Within three to five weeks of the application deadline, selections should be made on who is to be interviewed for an internship position. Should you be selected for an interview, please note that the interviews are conducted via telephone or Skype. You will, however, be contacted via e-mail if you are not selected for an internship.

If I am not selected for an internship, may I reapply for another semester? Yes, individuals may re-apply for subsequent semesters as long as they meet the eligibility criteria for the internship program. Please see “Eligibility” section on main page.

May I deliver an application in person? NPR is no longer accepting paper applications. All internship applications must be submitted online at www.npr.org/about/careers/internships.

If I want to include recommendation letters with my application, when and how should I do this? Letters of recommendation are not required for most internships, however, if the posting states they are required, you should upload the document as an attachment file.

Are there strict start and end dates for the internships? Each internship semester has a specific start and end date. Usually, managers are flexible with internship start/end dates to accommodate the intern’s schedule.

If I have a successful internship with NPR for one semester, is it possible to extend my internship into the following semester(s) or apply to intern at NPR during another semester in the future? We like to provide as many students as possible with the opportunity to intern at NPR, thus we rarely re- hire interns for additional semesters. After having successfully completed an internship at NPR, will the internship automatically lead to a full-time position? Successfully completing an internship at NPR does not guarantee a temporary or regular position with the company. Interns are required to apply for positions that are available through our website at www.npr.org/about/careers and will be competitively considered with other applicants.

Other information:

Your application will be reviewed by the hiring team for that particular role, usually within 3-4 weeks of your application. At times, it may take us a bit longer to respond due to a variety of reasons.

Hang in there, we'll work hard to get back to you regardless of whether you will advance in the interview process. We appreciate your patience during this time so thanks in advance.

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