NPR
AIResearch,EthicsandReadinessInternship-Fall2026
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“AI Research, Ethics and Readiness Internship - Fall 2026 at NPR. Skills: Data science, Data engineering, ML/AI, Business intelligence. Co-host AI Labs. Co-host Research Archives”
Industry & Context.
Travel to other locations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
30-40 hours per week, Full-time internship
Nice to Have
PhD preferred, Specific ML framework experience, Cloud platform certs
What You'll Do.
Co-host AI Labs, Co-host Research Archives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Diverse voices; Collaboration essential
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW 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 14th at 11:59 pm ET. Intro to Position As an intern co-hosted by the AI Labs and Research, Archives (b) on-site at an NPR facility, based on the availability of desks and approval from NPR; or (c) a combination of both. Regardless of where you choose to work from, you may be expected to travel to other locations from time to time to perform the duties of your position. Schedule 30-40 hours per week Monday-Friday, during daytime working hours. Job Type This is a full-time, non-exempt internship. Compensation Hourly Rate The U.S.-based anticipated hourly rate for this opportunity is $20.00 per hour. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum hourly rate NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations. NPR Benefits: NPR offers interns a robust package of benefits and resources designed to foster their professional development and support their overall well-being. Interns are eligible to make elective cont
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