Policy Intern, Tech Reform

Issue One • Washington, DC

1d • $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

Issue One seeks a Policy intern interested in passing social media and artificial intelligence (AI) to protect American democracy. The policy team is focused on several key policy areas to improve our information environment, including product liability, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, kids online safety, data privacy, national security, and AI governance. The team also runs the Council for Responsible Social Media, a group of leaders working to ensure that social media platforms enhance, rather than undermine, American democracy. We are looking to hire an intern to support this mission; ideal candidates are adaptable, open-minded, and able to manage varying responsibilities, like the rest of our staff.

Our interns are integral members of Issue One. We are a small but growing office where you will gain hands-on experience in bipartisan outreach and advocacy, communications and messaging tactics, event planning, and much more. We also work closely with other reform organizations and will give you a comprehensive look at the vital work being done nationwide.

This internship is a dynamic opportunity to engage with a wide range of topics related to tech policy and democracy. Given the fluid and developing nature of the Tech Reform program, duties are subject to change, and new responsibilities might be added based on the program's needs. Therefore, the interns must be able to adapt to program needs and remain optimistic when changes take place.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in democracy, technology policy, and political advocacy
• Self-starter who can see projects through to completion
• Commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable political system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to try new things
• Demonstrated ability to generate ideas and adapt to new projects
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, as well as with a team

Responsibilities

• Independently research topics related to social media, artificial intelligence, liability, children's mental and physical health, disinformation/misinformation, implications of social media on U.S. national security, polarization, democracy, and related topics.
• Draft reports, talking points, and other reports to further the Tech Reform team’s ability to advocate for meaningful reforms to hold big tech companies accountable.
• Regularly monitor current events and news related to technology policy, legislation, regulation, and other related items, and draft reports outlining those updates.
• Formulate federal advocacy strategies as it relates to the Tech Reform team’s work.
• Monitor federal and state legislation related to the Tech Reform team’s priorities.
• Schedules and attends, as assigned, meetings and public events and follows up with advocacy organizations, academics, and other entities as needed.
• Helps execute events for the Policy Team, including internal Council meetings and public events.
• Supports logistical coordination and keeps their supervisor abreast of any planning concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed