NPR

NPR is a multimedia news organization and radio program producer that delivers national and international news broadcasts.

501-1000 employees

Founded 1970

$4.7M grant

Digital Media

Private Company

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Hybrid Work Model

This company offers a hybrid work model combining remote and office work.

Open Positions1

This is a remote-permitted role. This role is based out of our WashingtonD.C. officeBut the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves. You will have the option of working (a) remotely from a location of your choosing within the United States that is supported by NPRFull-TimeMultimedia, Public MediaPosted

Senior Design Engineer, Content Production Technology

Bridge the gap between product design and engineering execution by translating high-level product strategy into clean, component-based wireframes and technical user experience pathways.
Build functional, high-fidelity interactive code prototypes to validate design concepts with content creators and stakeholders before final development.
Write production-ready front-end code, establishing standard styling patterns and providing immediate technical design resolutions to developers to optimize development cycles.
Embed deeply within the Nexus and Grove CMS ecosystems, engineering faster, highly efficient publishing workflows customized to our editorial workflows.
Partner directly with Product Managers, UX Designers, and engineering teams to co-develop functional requirements that maximize platform usability.
Actively participate in NPR's broader design cohort, collaborating with specialists from NPR’s Product and Audience Technology (PAT) teams to scale design best practices.
Work closely with NPR Editorial, Programming, and Music teams to maintain a deep operational understanding of publishing, distribution, and audience engagement requirements.
Champion intuitive usability for both internal content creators and external public media audiences, ensuring that development paths prioritize user needs over technical convenience.

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About NPR

NPR is a multimedia news organization and radio program producer, dedicated to creating a more informed public. You'll find national and international news broadcasts, non-commercial talk, and entertainment programs distributed across more than 1,000 public radio stations in the United States. NPR's flagship programs, "Morning Edition" and "All Things Considered," attract millions of listeners weekly, making them among the most popular radio programs in the country. They also actively engage audiences through diverse digital content, including a robust podcast library with shows like "Up First," "Planet Money," and "Code Switch." Funded by member stations, corporate sponsors, and grants, NPR maintains independent control over its content, ensuring unbiased journalism.

How We Work

NPR champions a collaborative environment where diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is key to success. The organization is building a workplace committed to integrity and ethical standards, which are fundamental responsibilities for every employee. While this role is remote-permitted, you have the option to work remotely, on-site at the Washington D.C. office, or a hybrid of both. NPR's leadership is highly regarded, with a strong focus on the company's mission.

Engineering at NPR

NPR Audience Technology is committed to delivering high-quality listening, reading, and viewing experiences across all platforms. As an engineer here, you'll work on high-performing Scrum teams, contributing to iOS feature development and all aspects of the SDLC, from planning to deployment and maintenance. You'll coordinate with other iOS Engineers, designers, product managers, and the Editorial team, contributing to system architecture and optimizing existing code. NPR's digital news publishing system is built on Drupal, an open-source content management system.

Why Join Us

Contribute to a mission-driven organization that informs and challenges millions daily.
Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values diverse voices.
Shape high-quality digital experiences for a passionate and engaged audience.
Solve interesting technical challenges in a dynamic media landscape.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
401K / Retirement Plan.
Life/accidental death and dismemberment and long-term/short-term disability insurance.

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