Deadline: October 31, 2025
Applications are open for the Verizon Public Policy Summer Internship 2026. As part of Verizon’s Public Policy Real Experience Program, VZ PREP, you’ll have the chance to work directly with Senior Policy Executives to grow your skills set. You’ll be front and center, hands-on and contributing your creative energy to high-impact projects from the moment you arrive through the course of this 10-week experience. You will take part in meaningful work and real-life projects within the Public Policy Organization that will help you grow both professionally and personally throughout the program.
Verizon’s Public Policy, Law and Security organization represents and protects the company’s legal, security, and regulatory interests at federal, state, local, and international levels. Public Policy internships at Verizon provide the opportunity for exposure to federal regulatory affairs, federal legislative affairs, issues including privacy and cybersecurity, public policy development, strategic alliances and communications.
After the internship is successfully completed, you’ll become part of our Intern Alumni Network, with benefits like mentorship touch-bases, exposure industry updates and inclusion in our annual alumni events. Apply today to discover how Verizon can help springboard your career.
Responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Work with and learn from senior Verizon policy executives.
- Analyze the business and policy environment.
- Work as part of a professional team charged with developing and executing policy campaigns.
- Witness the government in action with opportunities to participate in policy discussions, attend policy forums and hearings and visit Capitol Hill.
- Perform research and prepare memoranda regarding issues under review by the Administration, federal agencies and Congress.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of communications plans for internal and external audiences.
- Become familiar with and participate in Verizon’s corporate responsibility initiatives.
- Learn about the future of the tech industry and help showcase Verizon by working on stakeholder engagement activities in our Technology & Policy Center.
- Become familiar with policy research tools such as academic studies, oral interviews of experts, legal and political documents, Bloomberg Government, National Journal, Politico PRO, U.S. Library of Congress materials and other sources as appropriate.
- Develop your professional network, refine your written and oral communication skills and learn to create value.
Benefits
- The base pay range for this position is between $23.00/hour – $36.00/hour. The base pay rate will vary depending on your role and class year.
Eligibility
You’ll need to have:
- Ability to participate in the hybrid 10-week internship that takes place from June 2026 to August 2026 working a full-time schedule.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or JD program in Public Policy, Business or a related major with an expected completion date between December 2026 and June 2028.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
- Willingness to work in Washington, DC.
- Willing and able to travel.
- Willing and able to relocate.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- An open mind to the full political spectrum.
- Strong analytical and project management skills.
- Demonstrated writing and editing skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and team orientation.
- Demonstrated strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
Application
For more information, visit Verizon Public Policy Summer Internship.
