KIP Summer 2025 - Communications Intern - TechFreedom

The Koch Internship Program (KIP) is a paid, 10-week experiential learning program run by Stand Together Fellowships that offers meaningful work experience at non-profits all over the country tackling some of our nation’s most pressing challenges. Throughout your internship with a partner organization, Stand Together Fellowships hosts virtual professional development sessions every Thursday from 1-5 pm ET, wherein you will be mentored by seasoned professionals as you craft a capstone project on the topic that matters most to you.  Interns will receive either a $5,500 or $3,300 stipend from Stand Together Fellowships depending on whether they are participating full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (28 hours/week). Successful candidates will interview with both our non-profit partner organizations and Stand Together Fellowships staff, so we strongly encourage you to apply in advance!
TechFreedom, a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C., advocates dynamic technology law and public policy, emphasizing innovation, exploration, and entrepreneurship. We examine and shape policies that support change and enable adaptation, engaging with policymakers, the judiciary, media, and the public on key tech policy issues, including free speech, telecommunications, privacy, and AI.
TechFreedom is seeking interns to explore key technology and policy issues. Interns will work with experts, impacting technology governance. We are looking for a passionate communications intern interested in tech legal policy and its societal impacts, ready to join our team and make a difference in the tech policy discourse. 
Apply with a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample on technology policy. Help us shape policies that promote innovation and freedom, contributing to a tech-positive future.  Visit our website to learn more! 

A communications intern role includes, but is not limited to:

• Research and Advocacy: Conduct research on tech legal issues, contributing to briefs and materials to influence policy and regulatory decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Identify and engage with stakeholders in technology, law, and industry to support policy initiatives.
• Content Creation: Design visual content and manage digital platforms to increase outreach.
• Media Analysis: Monitor and summarize technology policy news and trends for strategic communication.
• Community Engagement: Promote dialogue and network growth through social media and digital platforms.

Ideal candidate:

• Passionate about technology law and its societal impact.
• Strong writer and communicator with persuasive storytelling ability.
• Experienced in graphic/web design and video production.
• Proficient in digital media, including social media strategy and content management.
• Proactive and organized, able to manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Highly adaptable, able to navigate changing priorities and new challenges.
• Team-oriented, with a collaborative spirit that enhances group projects and initiatives. 

Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.