AI Research Intern, Ethics and Readiness

NPR

Intern co-hosted by AI Labs and RAD teams shaping ethical AI in journalism. Collaborating on AI tools and archival data management, supporting NPR's journalistic standards.

Posted 6/3/2026internshipRemote • District of Columbia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with a cross-functional group of technologists, product managers, and archivists to shape the future of ethical AI in journalism.
Use generative AI to surface archival content for contemporary use.
Partner with RAD to design and prototype workflows that transform unstructured archival data into structured, discoverable assets.
Establish standards for the ethical use of artificial intelligence with NPR's archival content.
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.
Identify opportunities and build functional prototypes that enable reporters and producers to query historical audio for contemporary reporting.
Assist in the development of automated workflows to transform unstructured legacy media into a searchable, AI-indexed library.
Analyze historical data troves to surface evergreen content opportunities and extract narrative leads that support contemporary reporting.
Evaluate AI outputs and discovery tools for accuracy and bias to ensure technical prototypes maintain archival integrity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated ability to experiment, evaluate and work with generative AI tools and technologies
Familiarity with Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning techniques
Knowledge of archiving and metadata management best practices
Analytical skills to extract narrative leads and opportunities from historical data
Familiarity with code repositories and version control systems, such as GitHub
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage projects with attention to detail, and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting technical documentation and presenting research findings
Collaborative mindset for working effectively in a remote, cross-functional team and responding constructively to professional feedback.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
Access to Transit Commuter benefits through HealthEquity for eligible commuting expenses.
Eligible for membership with the Signal Financial Federal Credit Union.
Free access to on-site Wellness Center and fitness center membership at DC Headquarters.
Secure bike facilities and garage parking.
Onsite cafeteria.
Employee Assistance Program with up to six face-to-face counseling sessions per issue.
Global Guardian worldwide assistance and Business Travel Accident coverage.
Holiday pay for 10 observed holidays plus one floating holiday per year for interns working 30 or more hours per week.
Accrual of 3.08 hours of sick leave each pay period with no waiting period.
Professional development opportunities and flexible work hours.

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Hard Skills & Tools

generative AINatural Language ProcessingMachine Learningmetadata managementdata analysisautomated workflowsarchival content preparationAI indexingprototypingevaluating AI outputs

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailproject managementwritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationindependenceconstructive feedbackcross-functional teamworkexperimentation