Communications Internship - Fall 2026

Company Information

Join NPR’s Communications team as a Fall 2026 Intern and make an impact! In this role based in our New York office, you will help shape NPR’s narrative by drafting content for NPR Extra social accounts, preparing executive briefings, and researching media opportunities. You will gain hands-on Communications experience while exploring the future of the industry and helping to design new AI-driven workflows. 

Qualifications

• Demonstrated writer who can shift between a punchy social caption and a polished executive briefing document
• 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.
• Possess strong instincts for social media and can adapt content for different platforms and moments
• Comfort (or eager to get comfortable) using analytics or media monitoring tools to track coverage and brand mentions
• Have explored and applied AI tools to real tasks, and are excited to take that further to help a real team work smarter

Duties

• Draft promotional content for NPR Extra social accounts and blog to amplify key moments (awards, events, announcements); align content with NPR’s messaging pillars and the Communications team’s editorial calendar
• Monitor NPR Extra channels and external brand mentions daily; flag breaking issues and opportunities for the Communications team and stakeholders
• Produce coverage reports (monthly and for specific campaigns/announcements), including top stories, social mentions, reach, and narrative breakthrough, using MuckRack analytics and other tools as relevant
• Draft executive briefing documents for media interviews and public speaking, providing outlet/event background, logistics overview, and talking points based on existing messaging guidance
• Provide research on incoming event and media opportunities to help Communications team assess relevance

How to Apply

Apply with external link.

Application Deadline

July 5th, 2026

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