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NPR Company Culture
NPR Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
NPR's Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
B+Perks & Benefits
BOutlook
BCompensation
BWork Culture
BNPR CEO
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jarl Mohn
74 /100
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Diversity at NPR
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Diverse employees at NPR have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at NPR
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at NPR have rated Team, Meetings, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
NPR eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
0
NPR employees are 0% more likely to recommend NPR as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 34% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at NPR
Working at NPR is rated average by 37 employees, across various culture dimensions. NPR employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Outlook categories, putting NPR’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at NPR was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at NPR
B-
Overall Company Culture at NPR is rated B-
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NPR ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
NPR Employee Reviews
Out of 47 NPR employee reviews, 76% were positive. The remaining 24% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping NPR improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 76% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 24% |
Positive Reviews From NPR Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Im one question away from leaving
- What makes you most happy at work?These questions are getting a bit old
- What are some of the best things about your team?Passion. Education. Empathetic. Scrappy. Driven.
Constructive Feedback From NPR Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Compensation that better reflects the work and responsibilities and is on par with other colleagues in similar roles.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Quit politicizing everything we broadcast.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Maintaining a truthful slant on our news instead of always trying to put a negative light on the current events in government.
NPR Company Information
NPR Company Overview
NPR is a multimedia news organization and radio program producer that delivers national and international news broadcasts.
NPR Mission, Vision & Values
NPR Mission & Values
The mission of NPR is to work in partnership with Member Stations to create a more informed public — one challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures.Jun 20, 2013
| Headquarter | 1111 North Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC United States of America |
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| Website | www.npr.org |
| Founding Date | 1970 |
| Tel | (202) 513-2000 |
| Company Status | Private |
NPR Competitors
NPR competitors include New York Public Radio, PBS, C-SPAN, and Mashable. NPR ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how NPR compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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NPR Employees
37 employees at NPR have reviewed NPR across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 37 NPR employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at NPR are generally satisfied with their total compensation at NPR, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at NPR are generally satisfied with their team. 37 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at NPR are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at NPR believe the environment at NPR is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at NPR is moderate. About 69% of the employees at NPR work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at NPR are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining NPR - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining NPR is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. NPR employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
NPR KPIs and OKRs
At NPR 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of NPR's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 NPR employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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NPR CEO & Leadership
NPR CEO - Jarl Mohn
74 /100
Jarl’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. NPR’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Product department, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Caucasian employees. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, African American/Black employees, and Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to NPR’s competitors, Jarl Mohn ranks right above C-SPAN CEO Brian Lamb. Under Mohn’s leadership, NPR employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Outlook. Professional Development and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where NPR could stand to see real improvement.
NPR Leadership
The NPR Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Jarl Mohn, Executive Director, Planned Giving Christopher Cole, and Vice President, Corporate Sponsorship Frank Casamento
Jarl Mohn CEO / President
Jarl Mohn serves as the CEO / President of NPR.
Christopher Cole Executive Director, Planned Giving
Christopher Cole serves as the Executive Director, Planned Giving of NPR. Christopher started at NPR in January of 2018.... read more
Frank Casamento Vice President, Corporate Sponsorship
Frank Casamento serves as the Vice President, Corporate Sponsorship of NPR. Frank started at NPR in January of 2003.... read more
Stephanie Witte Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Stephanie Witte serves as the Chief Development Officer (CDO) of NPR. Stephanie started at NPR in January of 2017.... read more
Deborah Cowan CFO and Treasurer
Deborah Cowan serves as the CFO and Treasurer of NPR. Deborah started at NPR in August of 2010. Deborah currently... read more
Thomas Hjelm Chief Digital Officer
Thomas Hjelm serves as the Chief Digital Officer of NPR. Thomas started at NPR in April of 2016. Thomas currently... read more
Meg Goldthwaite Chief Marketing Officer
Meg Goldthwaite serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of NPR. Meg started at NPR in December of 2016. Meg currently... read more
NPR Salaries
How much does NPR pay?
How much do people at NPR get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at NPR is $91,979, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $88,417, or $42 per hour.
At NPR, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $212,846 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,964 annually. Average NPR salaries by department include: IT at $95,128, Business Development at $94,641, Product at $172,545, and Design at $92,670. Half of NPR salaries are above $88,417.
20 employees at NPR rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 65 ratings) while 19 employees at NPR rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 21 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $74k | $74k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $88k | $88k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $142k | $142k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $196k | $196k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $250k | $250k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $271k | $271k | 100th Percentile |
$91,979*
Average Compensation
$88,417*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
NPR Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at NPR
Diverse employees at NPR score the company 61/100 across various culture categories, placing NPR in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at NPR across various culture dimensions.
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NPR Perks & Benefits
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- Work From Home Policy
NPR PTO
NPR's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. NPR's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 63% | |
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Marketing | 11% | |
Engineering | 11% | |
Executive | 5% | |
Legal | 5% | |
Other | 5% |
Candidates By Location
Washington | 63% | |
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Los Angeles | 11% | |
Austin | 5% | |
Houston | 5% | |
Greenbelt | 5% | |
Other | 11% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding NPR
What is NPR address?
NPR location is at 1111 North Capitol Street, NE
Who is the CEO of NPR?
NPR CEO is Jarl Mohn, their score by employees is 74
What is the salary for Marketing Associate in NPR?
Marketing Associate average salary in the US is 66k
What are the salaries in the Operations in NPR?
The average salaries for Operations in NPR is 123k
Who are NPR competitors?
NPR main competitors are New York Public Radio, PBS, C-SPAN, Mashable
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