External & Legislative Affairs Undergraduate Intern

AT&T

. Collaborate with Legislative Affairs, Public Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Responsibility, and other AT&T departments .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesEntry Level💰 $53,900 - $80,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research, analytical, and writing skills while effectively communicating with diverse audiences. Exhibits adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on community impact and business processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proficiency In Microsoft Office SuiteStrong Research SkillsEffective Written And Verbal CommunicationAbility To Lead And CollaborateInterest In Emerging Technologies

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Hard Skills

Research SkillsAnalytical SkillsWriting SkillsPresentation DraftingTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAdaptabilityCuriosityIntegrityProactive Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMS Teams

Industry Keywords

Political SciencePublic PolicyCommunity AffairsCorporate ResponsibilityLegislative Affairs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with Legislative Affairs, Public Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Responsibility, and other AT&T departments
Learn how community outreach supports external affairs priorities
Participate in professional development workshops
Gain exposure to and interact with AT&T leadership
Attend high-profile community and civic events
Complete a 10–12 week summer internship in External & Legislative Affairs – State Policy & Community Affairs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Rising senior or recent graduate of an undergraduate degree program; preferred academic concentration in Political Science, Public Policy, Business, Management, Communications, Pre-Law, Finance or another relevant degree
Strong GPA valued
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, etc.)
Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
Interest in emerging technologies, including AI, and digital tools
Ability to draft presentations and correspondence for internal and external audiences
Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills
Aptitude to respond to ambiguity and complexity
Capacity to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, fluid environment
Passion for political science, community/social impact and/or business law and an interest in learning key business processes
Strong integrity and sound judgment
Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead, collaborate, and engage with teams at all levels
Proactive and results-oriented approach to solving problems and achieving goals
Curiosity, adaptability, and interest in innovation and continuous learning
Must be able to work onsite five days per week at the designated work location
AT&T will not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Paid Time off and holidays, including up to 4 days of paid time off during internship and company-designated holidays
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
A paid Community Day
Company-sponsored volunteering events
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone