This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Regulatory team in a fast-paced, growing organization within a dynamic industry. An Intern will be a member of the team and, therefore, should expect substantive assignments that would otherwise be the responsibility of other team members.
Based in Washington, DC metro area, you will contribute to evaluating the complex regulatory requirements of global broadband satellite communications, including global advocacy, licensing and compliance activities.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work together with the Regulatory team in researching and analyzing communications laws and regulations in multiple countries related to matters such as spectrum sharing, universal service, non-geostationary satellite regulations, frequency allocations and use, and Internet regulations.
- Assist the Regulatory team in the preparation of advocacy materials, regulatory filings, and licensing applications.
- Track regulatory proceedings and provide accurate summaries of regulatory documents and filings.
YOUR PROFILE
- C urrent law student with at least one year of law school level education .
- Strong interest in the telecommunications, technology, media, and satellite communications in particular.
- Familiarity and/or a demonstrated interest in communications law and/or space law is a plus.
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Strong computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
- Fluency in spoken and written English with additional languages considered an asset.
- Previous Federal Communications Commission experience preferred but not required
- U.S. Citizens or people already authorized to work in the U.S.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Flexible working policy for either a -time (40 hours) or part time (minimum 16 hours a week) internship.
- Valuable, meaningful and hands-on experience.
- A paid internship of $22/h for undergraduates and $25/h for graduates or for law school cre dit.
SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
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Intelsat and SES have joined forces, uniting 100 years of combined innovation and leadership to create the world’s leading space solutions company. As a newly combined company, we bring together talented teams with deep industry expertise to deliver integrated satellite and connectivity solutions for businesses and governments across the globe. With a powerful multi-orbit fleet, an expansive ground network, and strong financial backing, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth, investing in next-generation technologies that will enhance our competitive position in the rapidly-evolving satellite communications landscape For future team members, this means more opportunity, more innovation, and more impact. At SES, you won’t just join a company—you’ll help shape the future of global connectivity.
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