Public Affairs Internship Intern (Spring 2026)
About The Position
As a Public Affairs Intern at Zipline, you will play a hands-on role in helping to shape the policy environment that enables cutting-edge drone logistics to thrive. You'll track and analyze regulatory developments, support communications and policy engagement, and help prepare materials for, and attend, meetings with government officials. Your research and contributions will directly inform Zipline's strategy to expand safe, innovative, and scalable drone delivery networks. Along the way, you'll collaborate with experienced policy and government affairs experts, attorneys, communications, and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to real-world regulatory problem-solving at the intersection of aviation, health, and technology. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to Zipline's mission of transforming global logistics and increasing access to essential goods.
Requirements
- Current student pursuing a degree in law, public policy, political science, communications, or a related field
- Research rigor and synthesis: able to find, interpret, and distill complex information into clear, concise takeaways and recommendations.
- Strong writing + detail orientation: excellent spoken and written English, attention to detail, ability to produce clean, well-structured written content.
- Project management discipline: organized, systematic, and dependable in juggling deadlines.
- High-trust communicator: asks smart clarifying questions, listens actively, and collaborates effectively across teams.
- Solution-oriented mindset and professionalism: responsive, proactive, and mission-driven.
- Logistics: Ideally in-person at Zipline's San Francisco CA headquarters or Dallas-Fort Worth TX location. Remote options may be considered for graduate students; available for in-person meetings at a Zipline site as needed, with occasional U.S. travel if required.
Responsibilities
- Tracking federal and state rules on aviation, drone operations, and autonomous logistics
- Analyzing proposed legislation during the 2026 state legislative sessions to determine potential impact to Zipline
- Mapping out land use and zoning processes in key deployment regions
- Contributing to Zipline's "policy toolkit" for local governments and planning bodies
- Drafting external communications
- Creating clear, visual materials to support Zipline's policy engagement
- Maintaining trackers for approvals, hearings, and outreach timelines
- Coordinating with legal, communications, and deployment teams to align on messaging and milestones
- Providing regular updates on public affairs activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
