Job summary
Job overview
The Reflect America Reporting Fellow at NPR is a temporary full-time role focused on reporting education issues in Indigenous communities across North America, contributing to NPR's award-winning journalism.
Responsibilities and impact
The fellow will research, pitch, and report stories on Indigenous education, collaborate with NPR's Education Desk and KOSU station, produce multimedia content, analyze data, and work on impactful enterprise and breaking news stories.
Compensation and benefits
The position pays an hourly rate of $33.65 with benefits including health, dental, vision, paid time off, disability, and retirement savings options for full-time employees.
Experience and skills
Candidates need at least two years of journalism experience, reporting on Native communities, strong writing skills, interest in education reporting, social media use, and critical thinking; data journalism and audio skills are preferred.
Career development
The fellowship offers learning opportunities in education reporting, data analysis, audio and digital storytelling, and collaboration with experienced journalists and member stations.
Work environment and culture
NPR values diversity, inclusion, integrity, ethical journalism, collaboration, and social responsibility in a mission-driven multimedia environment.
Company information
NPR is a leading multimedia organization producing news and music programming in partnership with public radio stations nationwide, known for innovation and award-winning journalism.
Team overview
The fellow will join NPR's Education Desk and collaborate closely with journalists and the KOSU public radio station team in Oklahoma City.
Job location and travel
This on-site role is based in Washington, DC with telework flexibility and requires occasional travel for reporting.
Application process
Applicants must submit five links to their best journalistic work along with their application.
Unique job features
The fellowship is a unique 12-month program focused on Indigenous education reporting, offering hands-on experience with data-driven and narrative storytelling across multiple platforms.
Company overview
National Public Radio (NPR) is a non-profit media organization that produces and distributes news, cultural programming, and music content through radio, digital platforms, and podcasts. It generates revenue through a combination of member station dues, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and grants. Founded in 1970, NPR has a rich history of award-winning journalism and is known for flagship programs like "Morning Edition" and "All Things Considered."
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your journalism experience, particularly any reporting on Indigenous communities and education-related topics, showcasing your ability to write with accuracy, authority, and fairness.
Highlight skills in investigative and data-driven storytelling, as well as experience with social media as a reporting tool, to align with NPR's emphasis on innovative and multi-platform journalism.
Apply through multiple channels including NPR's official careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your materials reach the right hiring managers.
Connect on LinkedIn with journalists and editors on NPR's Education Desk or those involved with the Reflect America Fellowship; use ice breakers like commenting on recent NPR stories about Indigenous education or expressing your enthusiasm for NPR's commitment to diverse voices and ethical journalism.
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