I applied fall of 2016 for an NPR internship. I got a first interview less than 2 weeks after I submitted my application, with a second and final interview scheduled the following week. It really depends on the specific program you apply for, but for my second interview it was scheduled for only 15 minutes.
I applied online. I interviewed at NPR (Washington, DC) in Dec 2020
Interview
Interesting process interviewed by 6 current staff and management with lots of personal discussions about law school and my goals including why I wanted to work at NPR. I had a lot in common with some of the interviewers and the conversation was pleasant and informative
Heard back within a week of applying; quick phone conversation with an HR interviewer for a pre-interview; never heard back. It was an average interview, I just was unprepared for the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the top three adjectives that describe you?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at NPR in Mar 2018
Interview
I was contacted about two weeks after I applied. I did a short (~20 minute) phone interview with my now supervisor that same afternoon. I was offered the job about a week later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you think your background will impact your perspective in this position?