When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

From internships and co-ops to leadership development programs and entry-level roles, Verizon’s award-winning Campus program allows you to take the next step toward shaping your future. Our Campus program has been recognized with awards like WayUp’s Top 100 Internship Programs and RippleMatch’s Campus Forward Award. Why the accolades? It’s easy. We quickly immerse our interns in meaningful work and projects that deliver tangible business impact. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to network with V Teamers across the globe, find mentors, and establish meaningful friendships that could last a lifetime. Start here and go anywhere, with opportunities across the business. When students like you join the V Team, our network becomes even stronger.

As part of Verizon’s Public Policy Real Experience Program, VZ PREP, you’ll have the chance to work directly with Senior Policy Executives to grow your skills set. You’ll be front and center, hands-on and contributing your creative energy to high-impact projects from the moment you arrive through the course of this 10-week experience. You will take part in meaningful work and real-life projects within the Public Policy Organization that will help you grow both professionally and personally throughout the program.

Verizon’s Public Policy and Government Affairs Organization represents and protects the company's political, security, and regulatory interests at federal, state, local, and international levels. Public Policy internships at Verizon provide the opportunity for exposure to federal and international regulatory affairs, federal legislative affairs, state government affairs and strategic, public policy messaging and communication.

After the internship is successfully completed, you’ll become part of our Intern Alumni Network, with benefits like mentorship touch-bases, exposure industry updates and inclusion in our annual alumni events. Apply today to discover how Verizon can help springboard your career.

In this role you will:

• Work with and learn from senior Verizon policy executives.

• Analyze the business and policy environment.

• Work as part of a professional team charged with developing and executing policy campaigns.

• Witness government in action with opportunities to participate in policy discussions, attend policy forums and hearings and visit Capitol Hill.

• Perform research and prepare memoranda regarding issues under review by the Administration, federal agencies and Congress.

• Assist in the creation and implementation of communications plans for internal and external audiences.

• Become familiar with and participate in Verizon’s corporate responsibility initiatives.

• Learn about the future of the tech industry and help showcase Verizon by working on stakeholder engagement activities in our Technology & Policy Center.

• Become familiar with policy research tools such as academic studies, oral interviews of experts, legal and political documents, Bloomberg Government, National Journal, Politico PRO, U.S. Library of Congress materials and other sources as appropriate.

• Develop your professional network, refine your written and oral communication skills and learn to create value.

You must be currently enrolled in a degree program and be in good academic standing to be considered.

In this hybrid internship, you’ll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager. This hybrid internship will be based in Washington, DC. If relocation is required, relocation assistance may be available.

If you are interested in other roles and locations in addition to this one, please submit your application to those postings as well in order to be considered.

You’re a motivated self-starter. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable and work well in varying environments. Learning quickly is personally rewarding and inspires you to take smart risks.

You’ll need to have:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or JD program in Public Policy, Business or a related major with an expected completion date between December 2025 and June 2027.

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

• Willingness to work in Washington, DC.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• An open mind to the full political spectrum.

• Strong analytical and project management skills.

• Demonstrated writing and editing skills.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and team orientation.

• Demonstrated strong verbal communication and presentation skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $0.00 and $0.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely. We power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what matters most. If that inspires you, start the next chapter of your career here.