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Today we have some unfortunate news. Due to the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, #NPR will no longer be offering the 2020 summer internship program.
All applicants should have received an email stating as much.
All applicants should have received an email stating as much.
From the current interns: we are so sorry. We know how hard you worked on your applications because we've been there. But we also believe you should be safe rather than sick during this terrifying pandemic.
Here are some words of encouragement from us to you. Our DMs are open.
Here are some words of encouragement from us to you. Our DMs are open.
"APPLY AGAIN! It is and will be worth it. This is so sad and unfair, but you made it this far. Don't give up now! NPR needs and will need smart driven interns in the future!"
- @lynsjeffery, "Here & Now" Intern
- @lynsjeffery, "Here & Now" Intern
"Keep easy on yourself because this is no way a reflection of your talent. Also, know that you were talented enough to make it this far and these circumstances don't change that." - @hafsabadsha, It's Been A Minute Intern
"We're all confronting a very uncertain time and we can all learn from this and obviously keep applying!"
- Paola Ortiz, Morning Edition Intern
- Paola Ortiz, Morning Edition Intern
"The media world still needs you! Keep your head up, get creative and my inbox is always open for questions."
- @tiffanybu1, Diversity Intern
- @tiffanybu1, Diversity Intern
"This is a hard time but it will be over. Don’t give up just yet! In the meantime, remember to give yourself a break. It’s okay to be sad. But remember, the world still needs young, driven, passionate journalists like you! DMs always open."
- @stephadeline, Visuals Intern
- @stephadeline, Visuals Intern
"This not the end of the road for you at NPR or your career. Keep pushing for your dreams, and enjoy being around your loved ones — and know, that being home is probably the best thing that can happen to you given the situation."
- @Appy2209, All Things Considered Intern
- @Appy2209, All Things Considered Intern
"Give yourself time to feel disappointed or sad, but know that this is not a reflection of your skill. You're not alone in this! You don't need to take this time to be productive, but there are stories from your home towns that only you can tell."
- @samjleeds, Story Lab Intern
- @samjleeds, Story Lab Intern
"Remember that almost no one has a linear path to success. If you reach out to people you admire to ask them how they got where they are - and you should - you'll find everyone zigged and zagged a bunch before ending up where they are now."
- @elenaschwartz_, ATC Intern
- @elenaschwartz_, ATC Intern
"Don't let this setback stop you. There is a world of opportunities, and it's okay to grieve this one. Journalism needs you. This won't stop you from being great — use it to make you better. Keep holding onto your dreams."
- @ClaireWallace42, Social Media & Engagement Intern
- @ClaireWallace42, Social Media & Engagement Intern
"Applying itself wasn’t a waste of time – consider how much you learned about putting together your resume, cover letter and portfolio. You can use them to apply to NPR again and for future opportunities."
- @Halisia, Illustration Intern
- @Halisia, Illustration Intern
