External & Legislative Affairs Undergraduate Internships

About the Role

This is a full-time, 10-12 week summer program designed for highly qualified undergraduate students and recent graduates interested in future leadership opportunities within AT&T's External & Legislative Affairs department, specifically in State Policy & Community Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various AT&T departments, including Legislative Affairs, Public Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Corporate Responsibility.
• 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 events.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams).
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• 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 skills.
• Aptitude to respond to ambiguity and complexity.
• Capacity to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, fluid environment.

Qualifications

• A rising senior or recent graduate of an undergraduate degree program.
• Preferred academic concentrations: Political Science, Public Policy, Business, Management, Communications, Pre-Law, Finance, or another relevant degree.
• Strong GPA is valued.
• 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.
• Passion for political science, community/social impact, and/or business law.
• Interest in learning key business processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $53,900 - $80,900
• Individual starting pay may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
• 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 programs
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident, hospital indemnity, group legal
• A paid Community Day and participation in company-sponsored volunteering events.
• Additional benefits listed for full-time roles include: Tuition reimbursement program, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Additional sick leave, Adoption Reimbursement, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Employee discounts.

Work Environment

• Full-time, onsite role performed from the designated work location five days per week.
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Time Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
• Locations: Dallas, Texas, USA; Atlanta, Georgia, USA.