IT Operations Internship - Fall 2026

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.

The candidate selected will have a majority of the following skills, abilities, competencies and knowledge: 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 
• Computer hardware, application, OS, and mobile troubleshooting skills 
• Exceptional customer service/interpersonal skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills 
• Ability to operate in a deadline driven environment and successfully prioritize multiple responsibilities 
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others as part of a team, hold own work to high standards, and inspire others to do the same 
• Self-Starter, detail oriented, with strong organizational skills especially as it pertains to process execution, testing, following policy and procedures 
• Prior Service Desk experience or equivalent education/technical training or internship is a plus 

• Resume 
• Cover Letter

• 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.

• On-site: This is an on-site role based in Washington, D.C.

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

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) internship with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, with an hour lunch break.

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