Communications Intern – Government Relations
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We can’t predict what the future holds, but we know Texas Instruments will have a part in shaping it.
About the internship
The Texas Instruments (TI) Government Relations team represents the company on important public policy issues around the world, before Congress and the Administration, and state governments across the country. The Government Relations Team works with business units to advance their policy agendas and support their business priorities and works with legislators, government officials, business partners and trade associations to advance the policy interests of the company.
This role is responsible for supporting TI’s Government Relations team in monitoring and analyzing regulations, legislation and policy issues that can impact TI’s global business operations
The internship is a paid, 10-12 week position over the summer, located in Washington DC.
Key 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.
§ Minimum Requirements:
- Current student in an advanced degree program– Law or Master’s degree- in a related policy field
- Cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA
- Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Why TI?
- Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
- We’re different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
- Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us.
About Texas Instruments
As a global semiconductor company, we design, manufacture, test and sell analog and embedded processing chips to nearly 100,000 customers. Our products enable electronics everywhere and in things you experience every day – from health care, smart homes and connected cars to drones, smart phones and more. Our passion to create a better and more sustainable world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors drives us to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable.
Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.