Summer 2026 - Government Affairs Intern(7368)
About The Position
TSMC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to join our Government Affairs team in Washington, DC. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for students who will be rising college juniors or rising seniors to gain hands-on experience in government affairs and public policy. This is a 6-week paid internship to take place between early-May and the end of July. As a trusted technology and capacity provider, TSMC is driven by the desire to be: The world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry The technology leader with a strong reputation for manufacturing excellence Advancing semiconductor manufacturing innovations to enable the future of technology TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model when it was founded in 1987 and has been the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry ever since. The Company supports a thriving ecosystem of global customers and partners with the industry’s leading process technologies and a portfolio of design enablement solutions to unleash innovation for the global semiconductor industry. With global operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, TSMC serves as a committed corporate citizen around the world. In North America, TSMC has a strong sales and service organization that works with customers by helping them achieve silicon success with cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing excellence. The Company has continued to accelerate its R&D investment and staffing in recent years and is expanding its manufacturing footprint to support customer innovation with 3D IC technologies and optimal manufacturing capacity.
Requirements
- Applicants must be current rising juniors or seniors working towards a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, or a relevant discipline.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Interest in government affairs and public policy.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with legislative processes is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive research on various legislative and policy matters.
- Attend relevant events and report insights to the Government Affairs team.
- Monitor and analyze Congressional hearings, providing summaries and updates.
- Track and summarize legislation and policy developments impacting TSMC.
- Support the DC-based Government Affairs division with various tasks as needed.
- Perform minimal administrative tasks related to the role.
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Career Level
Intern
