Comcast Public Policy Legal 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

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.

Job Description

Organization & Team Overview

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

Job Responsibilities

Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled as a 2L, 3L, or 4L student pursuing a J.D. from a US-based college or university; or enrolled as a graduate student pursuing a Masters in Public Policy or similar 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 should have a demonstrated interest in technology, media and telecom (TMT) law and policy.
• Available to work 15-20 hours per week over the course of the 8-12 week fall semester
• Start date is flexible, but after Labor Day holiday.

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled as a 2L, 3L, or 4L student pursuing a J.D. from a US-based college or university; or enrolled as a graduate student pursuing a Masters in Public Policy or similar from a US-based college or university
• Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs
• Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting (unless virtual offering)
• Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V

Accountability, Communication, Professional Etiquette, Relationship Building, Resilience, Teamwork

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 to eligible employees.  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. 

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

0-2 Years

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.