Content Services and Content Production Technology Development Internship - Fall 2026

OVERVIEW

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Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR. This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.

Internship Program Duration: October 5th, 2026 - April 16th, 2027

Application Instructions: Applications close on Sunday, June 14th at 11:59 pm ET.

Intro to Position

Content Services & Content Production Technology Development Internship

Come learn what it’s like to work on cutting edge technologies for file and content delivery at NPR. The Content Services and Content Production Technology provide critical backend API support for user experiences in NPR’s owned and operated platforms (npr.org, NPR App) as well as third party vendors (Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music). We also engage with Network Tools that support local and regional newscasts and podcast content as well as curation and discovery of Member Station content.

This role will be responsible for writing Typescript code to refactor our local and regional newscast audio delivery pipeline. Applicants will learn about Typescript best practices, observability, CI/CD and how our teams work rolls up to the overall mission at NPR. The first half of this internship will be on the Content Services team where the focus will be on our backend APIs for content delivery and discovery. The second half of the internship will be in the Content Production Technology division where the focus will be on our APIs and tools for multimedia production at NPR.

Responsibilities

• Attend Agile scrum meetings and ceremonies
• Write code (Typescript)
• Tag and release code using our CI/CD process
• Give and receive feedback through Github Pull Requests
• Respond as needed to production emergencies and “disruptable” internal NPR team asks
• Attend knowledge sharing sessions where you will learn more about the bigger picture for our key content pipelines

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.

Required Qualifications 

• Knowledge of Node and Typescript
• Use Github either professionally or in personal coding
• Familiarity with common software development lifecycle elements (Build, Test, Deploy)
• Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud infrastructure tools and resources
• Knowledge of REST API concepts (e.g. Stateless-ness, Layered System)

Preferred Qualifications

• Coding experience with C#
• Building out infrastructure as code using Terraform
• Familiarity with AI and LLM code productivity tools such as Gemini, Copilot
• Direct experience using Docker for application development and local testing
• AWS Elastic Container Service (ECS) framework experience in application development (Services, Tasks, Scheduled Tasks, etc)
• AWS API Gateway and Lambda stack experience in application development

Application Requirements

• Resume 
• Cover Letter

Education Requirements

• Must be a current student in an accredited degree program or a recent graduate of no more than 12 months from the month of the start of the internship.

Work Location & Requirements

• NPR Remote-Permitted: This is a remote-permitted role. This role is based out of our Washington, D.C. office, but the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves. You will have the option of working (a) remotely from a location of your choosing within the United States that is supported by NPR; (b) on-site at an NPR facility, based on the availability of desks and approval from NPR; or (c) a combination of both. Regardless of where you choose to work from, you may be expected to travel to other locations from time to time to perform the duties of your position.

Job Type

• This is a full-time, non-exempt internship.

Schedule 

• This is a full-time internship with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. However, we are a distributed team and happy to offer flexibility to accommodate different time zones.

Compensation

Hourly Rate The U.S.-based anticipated hourly rate for this opportunity is $20.00 per hour. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum hourly rate NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.

NPR Benefits: NPR offers interns a robust package of benefits and resources designed to foster their professional development and support their overall well-being. Interns are eligible to make elective contributions to the NPR 403(b) retirement plan. As an intern, you have access to Transit Commuter benefits through HealthEquity, which allow you to set aside pre tax funds for eligible commuting expenses.  You are also eligible for membership with the Signal Financial Federal Credit Union, giving you access to a range of financial services and resources. At our DC Headquarters, interns enjoy free access to on-site Wellness Center, free fitness center membership, secure bike facilities, garage parking, and onsite cafeteria. Other benefits include the Employee Assistance Program with up to six face-to-face counseling sessions per issue, Global Guardian worldwide assistance, and Business Travel Accident coverage. Additionally, interns working 30 or more hours per week receive holiday pay for 10 observed holidays plus one floating holiday per year and accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave each pay period with no waiting period.  NPR also supports career growth and work-life balance through professional development opportunities, flexible work hours, and telecommuting options.

Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.

#LI-REMOTE

NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.

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