Comcast FGA/Legislative Affairs Intern

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

This job code is to be used for internships and co-ops. It is not to be used for temporary or contract workers.

Job Description

Program Overview  

Discover opportunities designed to set your career in motion! The Comcast internship/co-op program will help you cultivate meaningful relationships, develop strong interpersonal and business skills, gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 40 media and technology company, and receive mentorship opportunities to expand your professional network.  

This program immerses students into the daily operation of a contemporary media and technology company while working side-by-side with Comcast’s top innovators. The student becomes an integral part of the Comcast team working on creative, innovative, and thought-provoking projects within various business units. 

 

Organization & Team Overview 

Comcast Government Affairs is part of Comcast and is located in Washington, DC. We are the lobbying and advocacy arm of the company. We act as advocates/lobbyists for the company and we cover the House and Senate Congressional Members, as well as the Administration. 

 

This group of men and women are the eyes and ears of what is going on in Washington. They watch how new laws and regulations will affect the company and try to influence them. The intern will be a part of this team. In addition to the Lobby Team, within the Washington, DC office is the Regulatory Team that advocates for the company in front of the FCC  the regulatory agency that regulates telecommunications- video/broadband). There is also the Washington, DC Policy Team and the Communications Team, as well as the NBC Government Affairs Team and the NBC Regulatory Team. These different teams that all work collaboratively on a daily basis, guide the company with how it interacts with policy makers. The teams are always working to influence the policy coming out of the Congress and the Administration with different strategies and tactics. 

 

Role Description 

The intern will work with the Federal Government Affairs team. There are eight lobbyists on the team, and their jobs are broken down by Republican, Democrat and House and Senate. There are NBC lobbyists that also work with the Comcast teams and the intern will be part of these meetings and discussions. The team is a broad mix of former Senate and House staffers and association lobbyists. They all work well together and collaborate on a daily basis. 

The intern will learn that actions law makers take in Congress affect all citizens. They will learn how a Fortune 50 company interacts with policy makers and law makers and what the Federal Government Affairs team does to influence the policy coming out of the Congress and the Administration. The intern will watch hearings, be involved in meetings with House and Senate staffers and will be part of the strategy sessions that occur on a regular basis. 

The intern will work on Senate and House meetings; the Congressional baseball game where Congressional Democrats play the Republicans; Congressional hearings; Congressional lists; Administration meetings when available. 

 

Job Responsibilities 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Watch Congressional hearings and take notes for circulation to Comcast Legis