Amazon.com Services LLC

Public Policy, public relations and public policy

PublicPolicyIntern

$48–83k Arlington, Virginia, United States PART TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Public Policy Intern at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Public policy, Government relations. Develop policy positions. Research policy matters”

Industry & Context.

Public Policy, public relations and public policy
Problems you'll solve

Analyze trade-offs; Make recommendations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree in relevant field, Work/internship/leadership experience, Demonstrated interest in public policy, Demonstrated interest in government relations

Nice to Have

Keen understanding of legislative process, Keen understanding of regulatory process, Keen understanding of technology industry, Experience creating talking points, Experience delivering messaging, Ability to maintain ethical conduct, Ability to maintain confidentiality, Ability to maintain integrity, Effective interaction at all levels, Ability to identify technical aspects, Understand business implications, Synthesize policy documents

What You'll Do.

Develop policy positions

Research policy matters

Interact with trade associations

Represent company at meetings

Represent company at events

Assess government activities

Anticipate government actions

Develop mitigation strategies

Develop enhancement strategies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with Public Policy team; Ensure alignment with business priorities; Ensure alignment with policy goals

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Interpersonal communication; Oral communication

Full Job Description

Come build the future with Amazon Public Policy. We are looking for a hardworking and innovative individual to support our Public Policy team on a broad range of policy issues throughout the Americas at the federal, state, and local levels. Like our business interests, our policy issues are broad, forward-thinking, and driven by what is best for our customers. Working with the entire Public Policy team, as the Public Policy Intern you will work collaboratively with the team to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals. This position will be a paid, part-time (20-29 hours per week max) position starting September 2026 and running through May 2027. Key job responsibilities - Help develop Amazon’s position on policy issues - Research policy matters - Interact with trade associations - Represent the company at meetings and events - Assess government activities of importance to Amazon - Anticipate potential government actions and develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and positions to assist in our external advocacy efforts, outreach programs, and key initiatives. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent - Are enrolled in a Master's degree in a relevant field - Work, internship, or other leadership experience in a professional environment, with an emphasis and demonstrated interest in public policy and government relations work Preferred Qualifications: - A keen understanding of the legislative and regulatory policy process as well as the technology industry - Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience creating and effectively delivering factual, relevant, and easily understandable talking points and other messaging - Ability to maintain the highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity - Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at all corporate and political levels - Self-starter who c

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