Music & Visuals Internship - Fall 2026

About the role

A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility - and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide. 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 21st at 11:59 pm ET. Intro to Position NPR's Visuals and Music teams are looking for a vibrant, imaginative intern to join our two pioneering departments. Tailored for a visual storyteller with a deep appreciation for digital culture and new music, this position provides the opportunity to create compelling multi-platform content, refine technical and editorial expertise, and engage with prominent editorial voices and industry tastemakers. This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook . All editorial staff are bound by this guidance. Editorial staff is defined as staff members who play a role in shaping the journalistic or creative direction of NPR's content, including events.

Responsibilities

• Support the production and filming of Tiny Desk concerts as required.
• Produce high-caliber photography of Tiny Desk artists.
• Collaborate on the creation of multi-platform content for TikTok and various social media channels.
• Track and analyze current music trends to maintain content relevance and audience engagement.
• 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.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in photography and video production.
• Comprehensive knowledge of digital culture, pop trends, and the current music landscape.
• A keen awareness of emerging social media trends, particularly on TikTok.
• Possess vibrant creativity and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient writing and editing capabilities.
• Application Requirements
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Portfolio Link
• 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
• On-site (Non-union or SAG AFTRA) : This is an on-site role based in Washington, D.C.
• 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. We expect the intern to follow the same schedule as the NPR Music team, with a minimum of 3 days on-site per week.

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