External & Legislative Affairs Undergraduate Internships - Corporate

AT&T; Washington; On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time off and holidays

Disability Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Extensive employee wellness

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Parental Leave

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Employee discounts up to 50% off on AT

Job summary

AT&T invites driven undergraduates to join the External & Legislative Affairs team as a full-time intern in Washington, DC. You will work across business units, interact with senior leaders, and gain experiential learning through meaningful projects and reports.

You will develop strong research, writing, and presentation skills while participating in workshops and networking events designed to accelerate your growth in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Rising senior or recent graduate with preferred concentration in Political Science, Public Policy, Business, Management, Communications, Pre-Law, Finance or related field.
• Strong GPA valued; proficiency in MS Office and written/oral communication.
• Ability to draft presentations and correspondence for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AT&T business units and interact with leadership.
• Participate in impactful projects and develop reports, briefings, and correspondence.
• Attend professional development workshops and networking events.

Skills

Integrity

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Curiosity

Research skills

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Political Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Teams

Job description

This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered. At AT&T, you'll be empowered to create real change in an ever-expanding, connected world. Your impact will be felt no matter how your work translates to our core goal of serving customers and transforming lives. We're fueled by a passion to provide innovative solutions and driven to connect the world in meaningful ways.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with a variety of AT&T business units
• Gain exposure and interact with AT&T leadership
• Acquire experiential learning by participating in impactful projects
• Research and analyze information to develop reports, presentations, briefings, and correspondence.
• Attend professional development workshops and networking engagements

What you'll bring:

• Strong integrity and sound judgment
• Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead, collaborate, and engage with teams at all levels
• Proactive and results-oriented approach to solving problems and achieving goals
• Curiosity, adaptability, and interest in innovation and continuous learning

What you'll need:

• To be a rising senior or recent graduate of an undergraduate degree program with a preferred academic concentration in Political Science, Public Policy, Business, Management, Communications, Pre-Law, Finance or another relevant degree; strong GPA valued
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams etc.)
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills, with interest in emerging technologies, including AI, and digital tools
• Ability to draft presentations and correspondence for internal and external audiences
• Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills
• Aptitude to respond to ambiguity and complexity
• Capacity to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, fluid environment

Our External & Legislative Affairs - Corporate interns earn an annual salary between $53,900 - $80,900, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting pay within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time off and holidays (with up to 4 days of paid time off during internship and company-designated holidays.)
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• A paid Community Day and can participate in company-sponsored volunteering events
• Ready to develop life-changing ideas? It starts with you.

AT&T will not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind for this position. AT&T will consider for employment: qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state, & local laws.

Our Sr Associate Student Intern I jobs earn between $53,900.00 - $80,900.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Join our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver LeaveAdditional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours: 40 Time Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Location: Washington, District of Columbia Salary Range: $53,900.00 - $80,900.00

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

We are pioneers of making connections and have been ever since Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone and founded our company. That was nearly 150 years ago, and we haven't stopped innovating since. At our core, we help bring families, communities, and businesses together with the products and services they need to thrive every day. From the widespread and growing availability of 5G and Fiber to working on things we once only dreamed of - at AT&T, we create connections that change the world.