What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advocacy Intern position at COMMON SENSE MEDIA?
ADVOCACY INTERN
ABOUT
Common Sense is a nonprofit organization that gives kids, families, and schools the tools to make informed choices about media and technology. Families know us for our independent, age-based reviews of movies, TV shows, books, games, podcasts, and apps. Educators use our free curriculum and resources to plan lessons and integrate technology into their teaching practice. At our core, we are a children's advocacy group. We draw on original research, industry expertise, and community partnerships to advocate for laws and policies that help kids thrive.
We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive. We hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We offer a hybrid work model that combines in-office work and remote work opportunities, balancing operational effectiveness and collaboration.
SCOPE
We are seeking an Advocacy Intern to support our Advocacy team and learn about the ins and outs of federal and state technology policy and advocacy strategy on behalf of American kids and teens. As an intern, you will be expected to hit the ground running on a variety of activities.
For example, an intern will: conduct research related to federal and state policy in our priority areas (broadband, data privacy, cybersecurity, platform accountability, artificial intelligence, and mental health); support our digital grassroots mobilization campaign; help write memos, blog posts, and emails; assist with advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill; and other activities. We are looking for someone eager to learn from a top-notch policy and advocacy team and willing to dive into the fast-paced environment of tech policy advocacy.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Conduct research related to federal and state policy in our priority areas (broadband, data privacy, cybersecurity, platform accountability, artificial intelligence [AI], and mental health).
- Support our digital grassroots mobilization campaign.
- Help to write memos, blog posts, and emails.
- Assist with advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill (if local to Washington, DC).
- Aid individual team members with administrative and other duties as needed.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate-level law or public policy school program.
- Interested in policy areas such as education, media literacy, technology, data privacy and cybersecurity, social media platform accountability, youth/teen mental health, and digital equity.
- Upbeat, enthusiastic, authentic can-do attitude.
- Well organized.
- Strong writer.
- Open to learning.
- Dependable, with a strong sense of urgency.
- Inspired by Common Sense Media's mission!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Reports To: Senior Counsel, Tech Policy
- Location: Washington, DC
- Duration: June 15–August 21, 2026
- Pay: $25/hr, up to 40 hours/week
This is a paid opportunity, and we will work with your clinical or internship office for school credit if necessary. - Interns must be available to attend weekly educational Lunch & Learns, which are held every Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (PT).
Common Sense Media provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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