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Public Policy Intern

Verizon (Archive)

Verizon (Archive)

Public Policy Intern

Washington, DC
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    What you’ll be doing...

    This internship position will give you a chance to channel your drive and enthusiasm while learning from the best minds in the industry. You’ll be front and center, hands-on and contributing your creative energy to high-impact projects from the moment you arrive through the course of this 10-week experience. You will take part in meaningful work and real-life projects within the public policy organization that will help you grow both professionally and personally throughout the program.

    Verizon’s public policy, law and security organization represents and protects the company's legal, security, and regulatory interests at federal, state, local, and international levels. Public policy internships at Verizon provide the opportunity for exposure to federal regulatory affairs, federal legislative affairs, issues including privacy and cybersecurity, public policy development, strategic alliances and communications. public policy internships are located in Washington, DC.

    In this role you will:

    • Work with and learn from senior Verizon policy executives
    • Analyze the business and policy environment
    • Work as part of a professional team charged with developing and executing policy campaigns
    • Witness government in action with opportunities to participate in policy discussions, attend policy forums and hearings and visit Capitol Hill
    • Perform research and prepare memoranda regarding issues under review by the administration, federal agencies and congress
    • Assist in the creation and implementation of communications plans for internal and external audiences
    • Become familiar with and participate in verizon’s corporate responsibility initiatives;
    • Learn about the future of the tech industry and help showcase verizon by working on stakeholder engagement activities in our technology & policy center
    • Become familiar with policy research tools such as lexis / nexis, academic studies, oral interviews of experts, legal and political documents, bloomberg government, national journal, politico pro, U.S. library of congress materials and other sources as appropriate
    • Develop your professional network, refine your written and oral communication skills and learn to create value
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  • Qualifications

    What we’re looking for...

    You’re a motivated self-starter. never satisfied with the status quo, you’re always trying to beat a personal best. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable and work well in varying environments. Learning quickly is personally rewarding and inspires you to take smart risks.

    You’ll need to have:

    • Current enrollment in a bachelor’s/master’s degree/JD program in public policy, business or a related major with an expected completion date between December 2021 and June 2022.
    • Authorization to work in the u.s. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

    Even better if you have:

    • 3.0 GPA or greater
    • An open mind to the full political spectrum
    • Strong analytical and project management skills
    • Demonstrated writing and editing skills
    • Demonstrated leadership skills and team orientation
    • Strong verbal communication and presentation skills

    WHEN YOU JOIN VERIZON...

    You’ll have the power to go beyond – doing the work that’s transforming how people, businesses and things connect with each other. Not only do we provide the fastest and most reliable network for our customers, but we were first to 5G - a quantum leap in connectivity. Our connected solutions are making communities stronger and enabling energy efficiency. Here, you’ll have the ability to make an impact and create positive change. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, join our team of the best and brightest. We offer great pay, amazing benefits and opportunity to learn and grow in every role. Together we’ll go far.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.

  • Industry
    Information Technology and Services
  • About Us

    Verizon operates America’s most reliable wireless network and the nation’s premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated solutions to businesses worldwide. Technology moves fast and so do we. We continuously innovate and learn from the best. We believe that bringing great ideas and customer experiences to life should be recognized and rewarded. With brands like Yahoo, TechCrunch and HuffPost, the company’s media group helps consumers stay informed and entertained, communicate and transact, while creating new ways for advertisers and partners to connect.