Trade Policy Intern

Consumer Technology Association • Arlington, VA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will support CTA's trade and supply chain policy advocacy within the Government Affairs Department.

Requirements

• Excellent writing skills is strongly desirable.
• Recently completed Bachelor's or current Master's student in a degree field such as political science, public policy, economics, international business, international trade, international relations, or other related field.
• Fluency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are highly preferred.
• Personal interest in technology policy and issues.
• Personal interest in a career in international trade policy.
• Travel to CES 2027 is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, research, or academic experience related to public policy, international trade, economics, political science, government affairs, or a related field preferred.
• Experience conducting policy research or data analysis is a plus.
• Experience working for an association is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on international trade policy developments, including tariffs, trade agreements, export controls, and regulatory changes.
• Assist in preparing policy memos, briefing materials, research reports, and slide decks related to CTA's trade policy priorities.
• Compile data and background information for presentations, reports, and policy discussions.
• Maintain and update the team’s trade policy advocacy document throughout the year to reflect current priorities and developments.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments by maintaining and updating the internal trade legislation tracker, tariff action tracker, and tariff rate tracker.
• Draft trade advocacy blurbs and updates for inclusion in the broader Government Affairs Council (GAC) newsletter.
• Assist in organizing meetings, events, and briefings with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes and action items for Trade Policy Working Group meetings.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for trade team activities related to CES and other events.

Benefits

• PAID Internship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees