Office of the General Counsel (Copyright) Externship - Fall 2025 - Remote

Overview

A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility – and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide.

Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR. This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR.

In Short

• Fall Externs work part-time September 8th 2025 - December 5th, 2025.
• Legal externs contribute to the Office of the General Counsel.
• Strong interest in copyright law required.
• Gain practical experience in copyright, fair use, and audio licensing.
• Assist senior counsel with evaluating copyright issues.
• Research copyright issues and make fair use determinations.
• Draft and organize permissions agreements.
• Assist with Rights Management issues.
• Must be a current student in an accredited law degree program.
• Course credit must be obtained for the externship.

Requirements

• Current law student.
• Completed a course in copyright law.
• Knowledge of fair use principles.
• Prior experience with licensing issues preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain legal experience.
• Work remotely from an approved location.
• Potential for school-sponsored stipends.