Policy Intern

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an intern for the Policy team within Trust & Risk. This 12-week summer program will have you shaping how policymakers and regulators engage with digital assets, supporting US and international policy workstreams and contributing to briefs and stakeholder research.

You will draft policy materials, conduct regulatory research, and collaborate across functions to deliver business-ready outputs while applying AI responsibly.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in public policy, political science, law, or IR.
• Experience producing written analysis of legislative, regulatory, or policy topics.
• Familiarity with government systems and financial regulation in major jurisdictions.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables with minimal supervision over 12 weeks.
• Commitment to responsible use of generative AI with human oversight.

Responsibilities

• Support U.S. and International Policy workstreams including stakeholder engagement, government outreach, regulatory affairs, and internal operations
• Draft policy materials such as talking points, white papers, social media posts, presentation decks, and short and long-form articles for external audiences
• Conduct research on legislative, regulatory, and policy developments and synthesize findings into actionable briefs for the Policy team
• Provide operational support on key deliverables including drafting, proofreading, data compilation, and project coordination
• Communicate the Policy team's perspective internally by distilling complex regulatory topics into clear summaries for cross-functional partners

Skills

Research capability

Policy analysis

Written communication

Project management

AI literacy and oversight

Education

Public policy related degree/certificate

Job description

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? Atthe company, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. the company is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.”learn more about working at the company.

This is a 12-week internship during summer 2027.

As an intern on the Policy team within Trust & Risk, you'll spend your internship weeks helping the company shape how policymakers and regulators engage with digital assets. The Policy team leads the company's advocacy, government outreach, and regulatory engagement across the U.S. and internationally. You'll contribute directly to policy deliverables, stakeholder research, and cross-functional projects that advance the company's position in the evolving crypto regulatory landscape.

What you'll do:

• Support U.S. and International Policy workstreams including stakeholder engagement, government outreach, regulatory affairs, and internal operations

• Draft policy materials such as talking points, white papers, social media posts, presentation decks, and short and long-form articles for external audiences

• Conduct research on legislative, regulatory, and policy developments and synthesize findings into actionable briefs for the Policy team

• Provide operational support on key deliverables including drafting, proofreading, data compilation, and project coordination

• Communicate the Policy team's perspective internally by distilling complex regulatory topics into clear summaries for cross-functional partners

Required Skills and Experience:

• Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in public policy, political science, law, international relations, or a related field

• Demonstrated research capability, including experience producing written analysis of legislative, regulatory, or policy topics (academic or professional)

• Familiarity with government systems, lawmaking processes, or financial regulation in at least one major jurisdiction (U.S., EU, or UK)

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables with minimal supervision over a 12-week engagement

• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality

Position ID: P77818

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Pay Transparency Notice:Depending on your work location, the target hourly rate for this position can range as detailed below.

Hourly Rate:

$40—$40 USD

• Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.

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