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🏷️ Data Science⏰ Full-time🌱 Entry Level🇺🇸 Markham, USA
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Internship Program Duration: October 5th, 2026 - April 16th, 2027
Application Instructions: Applications close on Sunday, June 14th at 11:59 pm ET.
As an intern co-hosted by the AI Labs and Research, Archives & Data Strategy (RAD) teams, you will collaborate with a cross-functional group of technologists, product managers and archivists to shape the future of ethical AI in journalism.
This internship consists of two parts. Each part will be hosted by a different team.
AI Labs, October-January
You will use generative AI to surface archival content for contemporary use. You will partner with RAD to design and prototype workflows that transform unstructured archival data into structured, discoverable assets. Your work will empower newsroom staff to query historical content for current reporting while ensuring all technical prototypes uphold NPR’s journalistic standards.
RAD, January-April
You will help us establish standards for the ethical use of artificial intelligence with NPR's archival content as we build a data infrastructure that remains grounded in journalistic ethics. You will prepare digital collections for machine learning and research approaches that pair AI with human editorial judgment and metadata to find new insights from the archive.
AI Prototyping & Workflow Development
Data Analysis & Integrity
Archival Data Management & Preparation
This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook. All editorial staff are bound by this guidance. Editorial staff are defined as staff members who play a role in shaping the journalistic or creative direction of NPR's content, including events.
The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.
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 contributions to the NPR 403(b) retirement plan. As an intern, you have access to Transit Commuter benefits through HealthEquity, which allow you to set aside pre tax funds for eligible commuting expenses. You are also eligible for membership with the Signal Financial Federal Credit Union, giving you access to a range of financial services and resources. At our DC Headquarters, interns enjoy free access to on-site Wellness Center, free fitness center membership, secure bike facilities, garage parking, and onsite cafeteria. Other benefits include the Employee Assistance Program with up to six face-to-face counseling sessions per issue, Global Guardian worldwide assistance, and Business Travel Accident coverage. Additionally, interns working 30 or more hours per week receive holiday pay for 10 observed holidays plus one floating holiday per year and accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave each pay period with no waiting period. NPR also supports career growth and work-life balance through professional development opportunities, flexible work hours, and telecommuting options.
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