Policy Intern

Issue One•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Issue One seeks a Policy Intern to advance policy at the intersection of technology, money in politics, and constitutional checks and balances. The intern will work primarily with the Technology Reform program, which advances policy and advocacy on kids’ online safety, data privacy, Section 230 liability, national security, and AI governance. The intern may also support research and analysis related to money in politics and constitutional defense, including efforts to push back against executive overreach and defend checks and balances and the rule of law. The intern will support policy analysis, legislative outreach, subject-matter research, coalition engagement, and campaign building. As part of a small, growing team, the intern will gain hands-on experience in bipartisan outreach and advocacy, communications and messaging, event planning, and coalition building, while collaborating with partner reform organizations. The work is dynamic, and duties may change or expand based on program needs. This is a part-time internship of 25 hours per week, anticipated to last approximately 19 weeks, from on or about January 11 through May 28, 2027. The duration may be extended by mutual agreement. The role has a strong preference for in-person work, with remote or hybrid arrangements available. Hybrid interns may work from the Washington, DC office on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Remote interns must reside in a state where Issue One is formally established: California, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, or Virginia.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in democracy, technology policy, online safety, AI governance, money in politics, and the rule of law.
Strong research skills and ability to synthesize complex policy, legal, legislative, and news materials into clear, actionable summaries.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects or deadlines.
Ability to work independently, ask thoughtful questions, and see projects through to completion.
Ability to generate ideas, think creatively, and adapt to new projects or shifting priorities.
Some experience or coursework related to policy research, legislative tracking, advocacy, campaigns, communications, journalism, nonprofit work, or technology policy.
Ability to adapt to program needs and remain optimistic when responsibilities or priorities change.
Remote interns must reside in California, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, or Virginia.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on technology, democracy, social media, artificial intelligence, kids’ online safety, data privacy, Section 230 liability, disinformation and misinformation, national security, polarization, and democratic resilience.
Support research and analysis for Issue One’s work on money in politics and constitutional defense.
Track federal and state legislation, regulatory developments, court rulings, and news relevant to the technology reform agenda.
Synthesize complex policy, legal, legislative, academic, and news materials into clear, accessible summaries.
Draft or contribute to policy memos, research briefs, fact sheets, talking points, reports, articles, and other materials.
Support legislative outreach and advocacy advancing Technology Reform program priorities.
Prepare materials for meetings with policymakers, advocacy organizations, academics, civil society partners, and other stakeholders.
Attend meetings, briefings, hearings, public events, and coalition calls as assigned, and provide notes or summaries to Issue One staff.
Build and maintain internal trackers, databases, and shared research resources on technology policy, legislation, litigation, corporate conduct, and advocacy opportunities.
Conduct qualitative and basic quantitative research supporting policy, advocacy, and public education work.
Help turn policy priorities into campaign actions, including digital content, partner engagement, public events, legislative outreach, and rapid-response materials.
Support advocacy and coalition efforts across money-in-politics and constitutional defense work, including outreach related to campaign finance transparency, executive overreach, and the rule of law.