Intern at St. Louis Public Radio

St. Louis Public Radio is the region’s National Public Radio (NPR) member station and is a service of the University of Missouri - St. Louis.

STLPR’s paid internship program provides immersive learning opportunities for those interested in exploring careers in public media and who want to contribute to STLPR’s public service journalism mission. Interns work alongside staff members and receive instruction, mentorship and support from dedicated supervisors and colleagues.

St. Louis Public Radio internships pay an hourly wage of $15, along with the opportunity for college credit depending on the requirements of interns’ respective degree programs. Unless otherwise indicated, each internship averages a time commitment of 20-25 hours per week.

The internship program is open to anyone with college experience.

Applications for the spring 2026 semester will open on September 19. The spring internship session will run from Monday, Jan. 19 - Friday, May 15, 2026.

See each internship listing for its application deadline.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please download and complete this application form. Email your completed application along with a resume, cover letter and work samples to Fontella Bradford.