INTERN WILL LEARN AND BE EXPOSED TO: 

Interns will receive hands-on experience and mentoring to build familiarity with modern coding practices, development workflows, and engineering standards. Training will include, but is not limited to: 

Direct mentorship from NPR’s Digital Media Technology team 
Practical experience working within an Agile (Scrum) environment 
Exposure to NPR’s digital products, platforms, and award-winning technologies 
Real-world experience with modern web development tools and frameworks, including: 
React, Redux 
PHP, MySQL 
CodeFresh 
Git and GitHub Actions 
Kubernetes 
AWS (including EKS) 
Interns will work daily with a cross-functional team of talented professionals spanning engineering, product, and design. This collaborative environment offers an opportunity to contribute to the future of digital media while gaining industry-relevant experience that strengthens long-term career readiness. 

Interns will have the opportunity to experience & support the work of the team in the following areas... 

Contribute to feature development for NPR.org 
Support NPR.org users through maintenance and production issue resolution 
Assist in quality assurance efforts, including testing and test plan creation 
Help scope and plan technical work, including new features, bug fixes, and urgent issues 
Participate in and help lead Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retros, etc.) 
Offer constructive feedback on UI/UX designs 
All work of the intern is to be performed under the close supervision of the host team. 
Our strongest internship candidates are passionate about digital product development, eager to solve technical challenges creatively, and driven by curiosity about how things work, both in technology and in the world at large. You should be comfortable managing your time and meeting deadlines, communicating effectively across digital and in-person formats, and working with accuracy both independently and in a collaborative team environment. 

Required: 

Experience with at least one programming language and/or some exposure to web development 
Excellent oral and written communication skills 
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 
Bonus Points For: 

Familiarity with any of the technologies or frameworks we commonly use, including: 
Front-end web development (especially using JavaScript, React, or Redux) 
Understanding of HTML5 and CSS3 
Back-end development experience or familiarity with PHP 
Working knowledge of MySQL or other databases 
Experience using Linux-based development environments 
Familiarity with Git or any version control system 


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 

Resume 
Cover Letter 


EDUCATION: 

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.