Tech Policy Intern: AI, Data & Democracy (Remote/Hybrid)

Issue One; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Issue One seeks an intern eager to advance policy at the intersection of technology, money in politics, and constitutional checks and balances. The intern will work primarily with our technology reform program, which strengthens the information environment through policy and advocacy on kids’ online safety, data privacy, Section 230 liability, national security, and AI governance.

The internship offers hands-on experience in bipartisan outreach, communications and messaging, event planning, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in democracy, technology policy, online safety, AI governance, money-in-politics, and rule of law.
• 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.
• Support research and analysis for Issue One’s work exposing the influence of money in politics and for constitutional defense work.
• Track federal and state legislation, regulatory developments, court rulings, and news relevant to the technology reform agenda.
• Synthesize complex policy, legal, legislative, academic, and news materials into clear summaries for internal and external use.
• Draft and contribute to policy memos, research briefs, fact sheets, talking points, reports, and other materials for policymakers, partners, advocates, media, and the public.
• Support legislative outreach and advocacy advancing the Technology Reform program’s priorities.
• Help prepare 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 staff.

Skills

Research skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Policy research

Job description

Issue One seeks an intern eager to advance policy at the intersection of technology, money in politics, and constitutional checks and balances. The intern will work primarily with our technology reform program, which strengthens the information environment through policy and advocacy on kids’ online safety, data privacy, Section 230 liability, national security, and AI governance.

The internship offers hands-on experience in bipartisan outreach, communications and messaging, event planning, and