Public Policy Legal Intern

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Job Summary

The Public Policy team is responsible for developing public policy positions on issues important to the company. The Public Policy team are internal and external thought leaders on issues related to technology media and telecom (TMT) and serve and internal consultants to the government affairs teams.

Our 10–12-week program as an intern at Comcast will help you cultivate meaningful relationships, develop professional skills, gain insight to the day-to-day operations of a top media and technology company, and receive mentorship opportunities to expand your professional network. You will gain invaluable knowledge of our industry, be part of our diverse and welcoming culture and receive exposure to other areas of the business, all while working on real life business projects and functions.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Interns will research and write on a variety of policy and regulatory issues related to technology, media, and telecom (TMT).  
• Candidates can expect to prepare briefing memos, talking points, comment summaries, and other written material, and may have opportunities to attend conferences and other events outside of the office.   
• Interns will work with management to determine the impact of federal actions on the organization
• Develop presentations and other written materials on findings
• Act as an internal consultant to the government affairs teams
• There may be other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Regular, Consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs
• Available to work 40 hours per week over the course of the summer program
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants must be a rising 2L or 3L student (returning to a degree program for at least a semester), pursuing a J.D. from a US-based college or university
• They must also be highly motivated self-starters, well-organized, detail-orientated,
• Able to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to handle multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines
• Ability to make decisions relying upon sound judgment.  
• Strong research and writing skills required
• candidates with a demonstrated interest in technology, media and telecom (TMT).
• Available to work fulltime over the course of  8-12 weeks during the summer.

Preferred Major(s)

• JD

Compensation

• Qualified candidates will be paid $45 hourly

Compensation

Base Pay: $45.00

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work.    Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus.  Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits.  We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most.  That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details. 

Education

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

0-2 Years

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