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Communications Intern - Government Relations

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Legal
  • Washington

AI generated summary

  • You must be a graduate student with a 3.0 GPA, know tech policy, communicate effectively, work well in teams, be self-motivated, and adapt quickly to new challenges.
  • You will monitor regulations, attend briefings, analyze reports, participate in trade meetings, and support policy development for key issues impacting the business.

Requirements

  • Current student in an advanced degree program– Law or Master’s degree- in a related policy field
  • Cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA
  • Basic knowledge of technology policy issues and/or semiconductor industry
  • Excellent and persuasive written, oral and presentation communications skills. Can communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
  • Self-starter, who takes the initiative, solves problems, adapts to changing circumstances and acts with urgency.
  • Quick study; ability to adapt skills and new policy challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in monitoring regulations, legislation, negotiations and other policy issues that can impact TI’s global business and operations.
  • Work with TI Government Relations team to attend briefings, hearings and seminars in order to strategically apprise senior managers of relevant policy developments.
  • Analyze key reports and provide concise summaries.
  • Participate in key trade association meetings/calls to advance TI’s priorities.
  • Provide support to the TI Government Relations team as necessary to develop recommendations and solutions to key policy issues.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is a paid, 10-12 week position over the summer.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Washington, DC.

What are the minimum education requirements for this internship?

Candidates must be current students in an advanced degree program, such as Law or a Master’s degree, in a related policy field.

Is there a GPA requirement for this position?

Yes, candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this internship?

Preferred qualifications include basic knowledge of technology policy issues and/or the semiconductor industry, excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, self-starter attitude, and the ability to adapt quickly to new challenges.

What kind of responsibilities will the intern have?

The intern will assist in monitoring regulations and policy issues, attend briefings and meetings, analyze reports, participate in trade association meetings, and support the Government Relations team in developing recommendations.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, the internship is a paid position.

What opportunities for collaboration are available during the internship?

Interns will collaborate with the TI Government Relations team and participate in meetings with legislators, government officials, and trade associations.

Does Texas Instruments offer any benefits to interns?

Yes, Texas Instruments offers competitive pay and benefits designed to help employees and their families live their best lives.

What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment, considering all qualified applicants without regard to various protected characteristics.

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Mission & Purpose

Texas Instruments has been making progress possible for decades. We are a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, tests and sells analog and embedded processing chips. Our more than 80,000 products help over 100,000 customers efficiently manage power, accurately sense and transmit data and provide the core control or processing in their designs, going into markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. Our passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable – opening new markets and making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. We think of this as Engineering Progress. It’s what we do and have been doing for decades.