Is NPR a good company to work for?

NPR has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 454 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at NPR to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about NPR have been left by employees working as Intern , Associate Producer and Producer .

Does NPR pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NPR employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NPR. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NPR?

69% of NPR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NPR 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NPR?

Intern (51) , Producer (14) , Associate Producer (12) , Editor (9) , Production Assistant (9) , Reporter (9) , Software Engineer (8) , Intern - Hourly (6) , Internship (6) , Correspondent (5) , Audio Engineer (4) , Director (4) , Journalist (4) , Manager (4) , News Assistant (4)

What are the pros of working at NPR according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and the environment is pleasant." ((in 58 reviews)); "Great culture and increasingly inclusive." ((in 23 reviews)); "Great colleagues" ((in 18 reviews)); "Flexibility, good benefits, and quality journalism." ((in 17 reviews)); "friendly coworkers; welcoming towards interns" ((in 16 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NPR according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low but company is nonprofit so makes sense" ((in 22 reviews)); "Poor management, lay" ((in 18 reviews)); "Upper management is constantly shifting teams and supervisors around." ((in 10 reviews)); "Salary is extremely low." ((in 9 reviews)); "No accountability for senior leadership" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about NPR layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about NPR layoffs and their outlook for job security at NPR in 2026.

NPR reviews

3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(284 total reviews)

Katherine Maher

Not enough data to show CEO approval

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Culture & values

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

NPR has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 284 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NPR employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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284 reviews

4.0

Jun 1, 2026

Tiny desks in a soulless corporate environment

Producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

tiny desks happen at work

Cons

soulless and corporate, management is all-powerful, benefits are slowly disappearing, few career prospects unless you fit a certain "profile"

4.0

Jan 26, 2026

A unique, fun and challenging place to work

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There's a healthy mix of creative professionals and business professionals, which means you'll learn to work collaboratively and get curious about how others accomplish their work. NPR still has an entrepreneurial bent, even after 50+ years in business. It's a rewarding place to lend and leverage your expertise. Accessible, affordable, and valuable vision and dental benefits.

Cons

Leadership remains a barrier to progress. They're often misaligned with each other, slow to make decisions and even slower to pivot. Large investments in the Content division are not a bad thing. However, it often leaves the business and support teams without the correct resources and tools. You will be challenged before you are trusted.

5.0

Jan 14, 2026

Great Place to Work

Test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Name recognition, a mission statement that lets you sleep well at night, and a work-life balance that allows you to have hobbies and friends.

Cons

Non-profit so what you see if what you get.

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