Public Citizen’s Congress watch is seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious, and dedicated Summer 2024 Artificial Intelligence/Technology Communications Intern to join our dynamic team. As an intern, you will play a vital role in publicizing our organization’s work around emerging technologies’ impact on society by assisting in drafting press releases, creating talking points and short backgrounders, and creating public-facing communications materials on AI, deepfakes, data privacy, fintech, consumer protection, and other emerging technology issues.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with experts in the field, engage with lawmakers and industry stakeholders, and contribute to the creation of AI and technology regulations that serve the public interest. If you are committed to fostering a fair and just consumer technology landscape, we invite you to join our program, where your communication skills and passion will help shape the future of technology policy for the betterment of all.
Responsibilities
- Assisting Congress Watch Advocates with duties including responding to information requests from Capitol Hill, the news media, and national organizations; developing press releases, backgrounders, fact sheets and other press deliverables, collecting news clips, and aiding with the creation of media strategies.
- Providing research support on pending legislative issues. Interns will search for and review original documents (e.g. on-line databases, Library of Congress resources, and documents from governmental and non-governmental agencies) as appropriate to fulfill research requests.
- Providing a wide range of administrative support including database management, data entry, copying, faxing, deliveries, errands to Capitol Hill, and other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of AI/technology communications issues and the legislative process.
Skills: Excellent research, analytical thinking, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
Qualities: Conscientious, accurate, and tenacious. Strong commitment to public interest work. A willingness to assist with all aspects of issue advocacy work. A preference will be given to applicants seeking academic credit for this internship placement.
To be considered for an internship for Summer 2024, candidates must apply by March 29, 2024, and submit materials listed below. Chosen applicants will be notified by April 19, 2024. Internships can be part or full time.
To Apply:
Submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample as attachments to Amelie D’Hers, (adhers@citizen.org) with the subject line “CW-Tech/AI Communications Summer 2024 Internship.” No phone calls please. Please note: due to the very high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact those students who will be moving forward in the application process.