All Things Considered & National Desk Internship - Fall 2026

Company Information

All Things Considered is NPR’s flagship afternoon news program. 
Interns are actively involved in the production of the daily program. They pitch stories, conduct research, pre-interview guests, mix stories, help with production of podcasts and book studios at NPR and remote locations. They work alongside program staff and assist with the live program.

During the second half of the internship, the intern will work with NPR’s National Desk. Ideal for those who aspire to be a reporter in public media, National Desk interns are given real-world, hands-on responsibilities from day one. Working alongside top professionals in the field, interns conduct meaningful work, such as researching, pitching, and reporting their own stories, and may also have the opportunity to accompany staff reporters and producers on assignments. Our reporters and editors are among the best in the business, and the National Desk is a great place to learn the craft of reporting. The internship is also a lot of fun. 

Qualifications

• 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.
• Some journalism experience (such as an internship at a local public radio station or a job at a college radio station)
• Specific interest in public media
• A keen interest in journalism

Duties

• Conducts research for daily stories and long-term projects
• Books guests and arranges studios for news and feature interviews
• Logs recordings of interviews and events
• Assisting NPR staff reporters, editors, producers, hosts and freelancers in the creation of news programming
• Learning NPR News’ radio journalism ethical standards and practices
• Developing radio reporting and producing skills that will prepare the intern for careers at NPR member stations and at NPR itself

How to Apply

Apply with external link.

Application Deadline

July 12th, 2026

https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nationalpublicradioinc/jobs/4704438005