Policy Intern – Technology Reform

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a policy research professional to support its Technology Reform program. You will research topics at the intersection of technology, democracy, and accountability, and turn findings into clear summaries and policy memos.

You will monitor legislation and current events, draft materials for policymakers and partners, and assist with outreach and events. Strong writing and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in democracy, technology policy, online safety, AI governance, platform accountability, and/or political advocacy.
• Strong research skills and ability to synthesize complex policy, legal, legislative, and news materials into clear, actionable summaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects or deadlines.
• Self-starter who can work independently, ask thoughtful questions, and see projects through to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to generate ideas, think creatively, and adapt to new projects or shifting priorities.
• Some experience or coursework related to policy research, legislative tracking, advocacy, campaigns, communications, journalism, nonprofit work, or technology policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on topics at the intersection of technology, democracy, and accountability, including social media, artificial intelligence, kids’ online safety, data privacy, Section 230 liability, children’s mental and physical health, disinformation and misinformation, national security, polarization, and democratic resilience.
• Monitor federal and state legislation, regulatory developments, court rulings, news, and current events related to the Technology Reform program’s priorities.
• Synthesize complex policy, legal, legislative, academic, and news materials into clear and accessible summaries for internal and external use.
• Draft and contribute to policy memos, research briefs, fact sheets, talking points, reports, articles, and other materials for policymakers, partners, advocates, media, and the public.
• Support legislative outreach and advocacy efforts related to the Technology Reform program’s priorities.
• Assist with preparing materials for meetings with policymakers, advocacy organizations, academics, civil society partners, and other stakeholders.
• Attend meetings, briefings, hearings, public events, and coalition calls as assigned, and provide clear notes or summaries for Issue One staff.
• Create, update, and maintain internal trackers, databases, and shared research resources related to technology policy, legislation, litigation, corporate conduct, and advocacy opportunities.
• Conduct qualitative and basic quantitative research to support Issue One’s policy, advocacy, and public education work.
• Work with the Technology Reform team to turn policy priorities into concrete campaign actions, including digital content, partner engagement, public events, legislative outreach, rapid-response materials, and other advocacy tactics.

Skills

Democracy policy interest

Technology policy

Research synthesis

Written communication

Project management

Independent work

Creative thinking

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on topics at the intersection of technology, democracy, and accountability, including social media, artificial intelligence, kids’ online safety, data privacy, Section 230 liability, children’s mental and physical health, disinformation and misinformation, national security, polarization, and democratic resilience.
• Monitor federal and state legislation, regulatory developments, court rulings, news, and current events related to the Technology Reform program’s priorities.
• Synthesize complex policy, legal, legislative, academic, and news materials into clear and accessible summaries for internal and external use.
• Draft and contribute to policy memos, research briefs, fact sheets, talking points, reports, articles, and other materials for policymakers, partners, advocates, media, and the public.
• Support legislative outreach and advocacy efforts related to the Technology Reform program’s priorities.
• Assist with preparing materials for meetings with policymakers, advocacy organizations, academics, civil society partners, and other stakeholders.
• Attend meetings, briefings, hearings, public events, and coalition calls as assigned, and provide clear notes or summaries for Issue One staff.
• Create, update, and maintain internal trackers, databases, and shared research resources related to technology policy, legislation, litigation, corporate conduct, and advocacy opportunities.
• Conduct qualitative and basic quantitative research to support Issue One’s policy, advocacy, and public education work.
• Work with the Technology Reform team to turn policy priorities into concrete campaign actions, including digital content, partner engagement, public events, legislative outreach, rapid-response materials, and other advocacy tactics.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in democracy, technology policy, online safety, AI governance, platform accountability, and/or political advocacy.
• Strong research skills and ability to synthesize complex policy, legal, legislative, and news materials into clear, actionable summaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects or deadlines.
• Self-starter who can work independently, ask thoughtful questions, and see projects through to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to generate ideas, think creatively, and adapt to new projects or shifting priorities.
• Some experience or coursework related to policy research, legislative tracking, advocacy, campaigns, communications, journalism, nonprofit work, or technology policy.