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Student Internship Positions
Currently Available at the FCC
Important: The availability and timeframe for intern positions will vary by office or bureau. All application procedures function on a rolling admissions policy. Please continue to check back periodically as the internship positions are updated constantly.
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International Bureau - Strategic Analysis & Negotiations Division
The Strategic Analysis & Negotiations Division (SAND) serves as the organization within the Commission responsible for all intergovernmental and regional leadership, negotiating, and planning functions. As such, the Division oversees the Commission’s global participation in (1) international forums such as those held under the auspices of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), including World Radiocommunication Conferences; (2) various regional organizations, such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the Inter-American Telecommunications Conference (CITEL), and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD); and (3) cross-border negotiations with Canada and Mexico. The Division performs oversight to enable the Bureau to integrate international and bilateral meetings with visits to the Commission by foreign regulators and other government officials. It is responsible for performing economic and policy analyses for the Bureau concerning trends in the international communications markets and services. Further, it also conducts research and studies concerning international regulatory trends, as well as their implications on U.S. policy.
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| Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters |
| Intern duties include, but are not limited to: conducting research, including legal research, writing reports, and drafting U.S. position papers on telecommunications issues for upcoming International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and other international meetings and conferences. This unpaid internship is an excellent opportunity for students who want to use and improve their writing and analytical skills. |
| No prior communications or technical experience is necessary, but candidates must be current full- or half-time students at an accredited college or university and should have strong writing and analytical skills. Law students and international studies students are encouraged to apply. |
| Donna Christianson at Donna.Christianson@fcc.gov |
| Resumé and writing sample |
| Openings are for unpaid volunteer internships. Please reference “SAND Internship Opportunities” in the subject line of the e-mail. |
Fall – September 15
Spring – February 15
Summer - April 30
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International Bureau - Satellite Division
The primary mission of the Satellite Division is to serve U.S. consumers by promoting a competitive and innovative domestic and global telecommunications marketplace. The Division strives to achieve this goal by: (1) authorizing as many satellite systems as possible and as quickly as possible to facilitate deployment of satellite services; (2) minimizing regulation and maximizing flexibility for satellite telecommunications providers to meet customer needs; and (3) fostering efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum and orbital resources. The Division also provides expertise about the commercial satellite industry in the domestic spectrum management process and advocates U.S. satellite radiocommunication interests in international coordinations and negotiations.
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| Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters |
| Legal research on topics of communications and administrative law, review of comments filed by public in rulemaking proceedings and drafting of initial Commission decisions. |
| No prior communications or technical experience is necessary, but candidates must be current full- or half-time students at an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to law students, but exceptionally qualified non-law students with an interest in satellite communications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Jay Whaley at Jay.Whaley@fcc.gov |
| Resumé, cover letter, and informal transcript (no writing samples, please). |
| Openings are for unpaid volunteer internships. Please reference “SAT Internship Opportunities” in the subject line of the e-mail. Applicants are asked not to submit applications for summer internships before January 1. |
Fall – August 1
Spring – November 1
Summer – February 1
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