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Company

Yahoo · 3 days ago

Public Policy & Human Rights Intern

DC-Baltimore Area

Internship

Remote

Intern

$24/hr - $52/hr

Start in 2025 Summer

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Responsibilities

Develop and drive the BHRP’s strategy to protect and promote Yahoo’s users’ free expression and privacy rights both internally and externally;

Develop and implement strategies to protect and promote Yahoo’s business on key policy areas, including privacy, AI, and limitations to liability, and specific product offerings, such as News, Finance, Sports, and digital advertising;

Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory proposals, determine their potential impact on the company, and develop proactive strategies to address;

Review Yahoo’s policies, processes and operations to identify and mitigate human rights risks and to find opportunities to highlight human rights impacts that are positive;

Conduct research and write background reports for Human Rights Due Diligence as well as topics related to technology and human rights;

Perform administrative tasks, as determined by GPP and BHRP priorities.

Qualification

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B.A.LawHuman RightsMulticultural ExperienceStrategic ThinkingCross-functional CollaborationInternet Policy KnowledgeInternational ExperienceForeign Language Fluency

Required

Actively enrolled in a graduate degree program (JD, M.A., M.B.A. etc) with a strong record of achievement

Able to complete a 8-12 week full time (40 hr a week) internship

Experienced and knowledgeable in law, policy, or human rights

Able to think strategically, take initiative, and work independently

A strong communicator—both written and verbal—with the ability to describe and distill complex issues to audiences with different levels of understanding

Experienced working in cross-functional, multinational settings or across different cultures and in building effective working relationships

Passionate and curious about technology with a sound understanding of the online space and superior research, writing, and presentation skills

Preferred

Familiarity with the broad range of internet policy issues

International work or study experience

Fluency in a foreign language

Based in Washington, D.C. for summer 2025

Benefits

401k plan

Company holidays

Summer Fridays

Company

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Yahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Verizon Media.

Founded in 1994