2026 Verizon Public Policy Summer Internship
📖 About Verizon Public Policy Summer Internship
The 2026 Verizon Public Policy Summer Internship is an exciting opportunity for students to work directly with Senior Policy Executives as part of Verizon’s Public Policy Real Experience Program (VZ PREP). This 10-week internship offers hands-on experience, allowing interns to contribute to high-impact projects from day one.
Verizon’s Public Policy, Law, and Security organization represents and protects the company's legal, security, and regulatory interests at federal, state, local, and international levels. Interns will gain exposure to areas such as:
- Federal regulatory affairs
- Federal legislative affairs
- Privacy and cybersecurity issues
- Public policy development
- Strategic alliances and communications
📅 Opportunity Details
- Date Published: October 04, 2025
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
- Category: Internship, Training, Bachelors
- Location: United States
💰 Benefits of Verizon Public Policy Summer Internship
- Base Pay Range: $23.00/hour - $36.00/hour
(The exact pay rate will vary depending on your role and class year.)
✅ Internship Requirements
To qualify for the internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Ability to participate in a hybrid 10-week internship from June 2026 to August 2026, working a full-time schedule.
- 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 2026 and June 2028.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
- Willingness to work in Washington, DC.
- Willing and able to travel.
- Willing and able to relocate.
🌟 Preferred Qualifications
While not mandatory, the following qualifications are highly desirable:
- An open mind to the full political spectrum.
- Strong analytical and project management skills.
- Demonstrated writing and editing skills.
- Leadership skills and team orientation.
- 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 "preferred qualification" listed above.
🗓 Application Date and Process
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
- Application Portal:
📧 Contact Information
For further inquiries, visit the official Verizon career portal linked above.
This internship is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally and personally while contributing to meaningful projects in the field of public policy. Don't miss the chance to be part of Verizon's impactful program!
- The base pay range for this position is between $23.00/hour - $36.00/hour. The base pay rate will vary depending on your role and class year.
