OTI is Hiring Interns and Fellows for Summer 2019!

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Jan. 24, 2019

Have you ever dreamed about interning at a tech policy think tank? If your answer is an enthusiastic ‘yes,’ you should think about interning with the Open Technology Institute (OTI) at New America!

In case you need more than just one reason, check out these top 10 signs and see if you’re an OTI-er in the making.

  1. You’re passionate about tech policy. Surveillance, encryption, broadband access and adoption, and internet speed assessment are just a few of the topics we cover every day.

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2. You’re curious about the integration of technology in people’s lives, and want to understand how it manifests in local, state, and federal policy.

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3. You know that equitable access to telecom connectivity matters - and is crucial to bridging the digital divide.

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4. You want partake in the fight to save net neutrality.

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5. You like to write a lot, and you like to write quickly. (Bonus points if it includes data!)

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6. You’re interested in exploring new ways to discuss tech policy and making it accessible to people outside of Washington, DC.

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7. You have strong thoughts on the use of surveillance tools and technologies.

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8. You want to get paid for your hard work.

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9. Your vision of the internet and technology has….evolved, over time.

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10. You want to learn from passionate, committed colleagues who are dedicated to keeping the internet both open and secure.

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Ready to apply for OTI’s summer internships? Check out the links below for more information and apply today!

Communications Internship Summer 2019

Legal/Public Policy Internship Summer 2019

Data Journalist Internship Summer 2019

And be sure to check out the Google Public Policy Fellowship for the chance to work with OTI or other leading D.C. nonprofits, think tanks, and advocacy groups!