NPM Corporate Sponsorship Internship - Fall 2026

Internship Program Duration: October 5th, 2026 - April 16th, 2027

Application Instructions: Applications close on Sunday, June 14th at 11:59 pm ET.

As the corporate sponsorship sales team for all NPR network programs, NPR and PBS stations, National Public Media works with companies across a variety of categories and objectives to generate support for the public broadcasting system, while delivering breakthrough results for sponsors.

National Public Media is looking for an intern to join our New York NPR sales office. The sales team represents NPR's radio, podcast, digital, and events platforms. The ideal candidate has experience or would like experience working in a fast-paced media sales or advertising agency environment, is curious about the media industry, detail-oriented, able to multi-task and has a proven ability to thrive under pressure. The ideal intern candidate is either pursuing a major or has an interest in advertising, marketing, media sales and/or media planning/buying.

National Public Media (NPM) is the sponsorship subsidiary of NPR, working with brands, agencies, producers and broadcasters to develop campaigns that deliver on sponsor objectives while fueling the mission of public media. It serves as the exclusive sponsorship representative for the NPR network, which reaches 46 million people weekly across platforms, and designs multi-market campaigns with public media stations nationwide. National Public Media is committed to excellence in audience research, measurement tools, product design and creative consultation and production for each of its brand and station partners.

• Acts as an extension of the sponsorship team by supporting campaign management through full sales cycle of all orders, e.g., proposal development, inventory and creative clearance, billing procedures, client reports, for both radio and digital platforms
• Acts to support sales coordinators and sales account executives in managing sponsor copy, including copywriting, obtaining client approvals, and routing internally for production
• Assists in creating pitch decks and supporting materials needed to respond to RFPs
• Assists sales team with client prospecting, research and presentations for client meetings
• Assists sales team with database management, e.g., SalesForce entry and maintenance, Trello, Magellan
• Helps to monitor live campaign performance (digital + broadcast) and assist with duties including: coordination with Digital Campaign Managers, issuing Radio logs/airchecks, building Campaign Wrap-Up decks, gathering assets for Brand Lift Studies
• Provides administrative support including coordinating conference calls, events, and meetings

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.

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• 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.

• NPM Hybrid Permitted: This is a hybrid permitted role. The employee will be required to be in the office at the New York location at least three days a week. The employee must also reside in the New York area.

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

• 20 hours per week; In-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

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.

NPM Benefits: NPM provides interns with a robust package of benefits and resources designed to support both their professional development and overall, well being. Interns are eligible to make elective contributions to the NPM 401(k) retirement plan. You also have access to Transit Commuter benefits through HealthEquity, which allow you to set aside pre tax dollars for eligible commuting expenses. In addition, interns are eligible for membership with Signal Financial Federal Credit Union, offering access to a range of financial services and tools. At our DC Headquarters, interns enjoy free access to the on site Wellness Center, a fitness center membership, secure bike storage, garage parking, and an on site cafeteria. Interns also have access to the Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to six in person counseling sessions per issue, as well as Global Guardian worldwide assistance and Business Travel Accident coverage. Interns scheduled to work 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.

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