External & Legislative Affairs Undergraduate Internships – State Policy & Community Affairs

AT&T • Atlanta, GA

1d • $53,900 - $80,900 • Onsite

About The Position

AT&T’s State Policy and Community Affairs internship in the External & Legislative Affairs department is designed for highly qualified undergraduate students and recent graduates interested in future leadership opportunities. The 10–12 week summer program provides hands-on experience working with industry leaders. The position is full-time and onsite at the designated work location five days per week; relocation is not offered.

Interns collaborate with departments including Legislative Affairs, Public Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Corporate Responsibility; learn how community outreach supports external affairs priorities; participate in professional development workshops; interact with AT&T leadership; and attend high-profile community and civic events. The role pays an annualized salary of $53,900–$80,900, with individual starting pay depending on geography, experience, expertise, and education or training. AT&T will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Requirements

• Be a rising senior or recent graduate of an undergraduate degree program.
• Demonstrate strong integrity and sound judgment.
• Have clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to lead, collaborate, and engage with teams at all levels.
• Take a proactive, results-oriented approach to solving problems and achieving goals.
• Demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and interest in innovation and continuous learning.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Have strong research, analytical, and writing skills, with interest in emerging technologies, including AI, and digital tools.
• Be able to draft presentations and correspondence for internal and external audiences.
• Have strong prioritization, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Be able to respond to ambiguity and complexity.
• Be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
• Have an interest in political science, community or social impact, and/or business law, and an interest in learning key business processes.

Nice To Haves

• Academic concentration in Political Science, Public Policy, Business, Management, Communications, Pre-Law, Finance, or another relevant area.
• Strong GPA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AT&T departments including Legislative Affairs, Public Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Corporate Responsibility.
• Learn how community outreach supports external affairs priorities.
• Participate in professional development workshops.
• Gain exposure to and interact with AT&T leadership.
• Attend high-profile community and civic events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and holidays, including up to four days of paid time off during the internship and company-designated holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Employee wellness programs.
• Supplemental benefit programs, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and group legal coverage.
• Paid Community Day and opportunities to participate in company-sponsored volunteering events.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern