External & Legislative Affairs Undergraduate Internships – State Policy & Community Affairs

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.

The State Policy and Community Affairs internship opportunity with the External & Legislative Affairs department is designed for highly qualified undergraduate students and recent graduates interested in future leadership opportunities. During this 10-12 week summer program, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with industry leaders by way of a multitude of opportunities.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with a variety of AT&T departments including Legislative Affairs, Public Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Responsibility and more
• Learn how community outreach supports external affairs priorities
• Participate in professional development workshops
• Gain exposure and interact with AT&T leadership
• Attend high-profile community and civic event(s)

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 skill
• Aptitude to respond to ambiguity and complexity
• Capacity to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Passion for political science, community/social impact and/or business law and an interest in learning key business process

Our External & Legislative Affairs - State Policy & Community Affairs 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. Apply today.

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.

Joining 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 Leave
• Additional 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:

Dallas, Texas, USA:GA:Atlanta / 1025 Lenox Park Blvd Ne - Adm:1025 Lenox Park Blvd Ne

Salary Range:

$53,900.00 - $80,900.00

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