About InterDigital

InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence ("AI"), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today's most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.

Summary

InterDigital’s Government Affairs team is offering a 7-week paid summer internship opportunity in our Washington, D.C. office. The intern will work alongside the VP, Government Affairs, observe day-to-day team activities, and gain first-hand exposure to legislative advocacy efforts supporting InterDigital’s intellectual property and patent policy priorities. This position is ideal for a college student seeking practical insight into government relations and Hill-focused work.

Responsibilities

• Take notes and observe meetings with internal teams, outside stakeholders, and Hill staff.
• Attends hearings, briefings, and other relevant events with the Government Affairs team.
• Exposure to basic research and monitoring of legislation and policy developments.
• Able to review short memoranda, meeting notes, and weekly updates with the team.
• Develop and print the book for CEO and other executive DC visits. 
• Help with setup for townhouse events
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Currently majoring in political science, public policy, government, or a closely related field.
• Strong interest in working on or with the U.S. Congress (the Hill).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail.
• Onsite in Washington, D.C. office, for the duration of the program.

Location: Washington, D.C. – Onsite 16 hours per week

InterDigital is an equal employment opportunity employer. InterDigital will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination with regard to any employment decision, policy or practice based on a person's sex, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff.