Public Policy & Human Rights Intern

Public Policy & Human Rights Intern

11 Nov 2024
New York, New york city 00000 New york city USA

Public Policy & Human Rights Intern

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.A Little About UsYahoo's Global Public Policy team is a small and dynamic team that includes the Business and Human Rights Program (BHRP) and resides in the Yahoo Legal Department. We are responsible for representing and protecting Yahoo's strategic interests before legislators and policymakers. Additionally, the BHRP engages with other companies, civil society, academics, investors, multi-stakeholder initiatives and Yahoo employees across the globe to provide leadership on human rights issues that intersect Yahoo's business and operations.Together we support colleagues, clients and customers with the highest levels of expertise and professionalism. We solve some of the most cutting edge and challenging policy issues in our industry. We're also all about having fun. Yahoo is a fast-paced, goal-oriented and sometimes zany place, and we fully embrace that here in the Legal Department. ResponsibilitiesYou will work directly with the head of Yahoo's Business & Human Rights Program and along with other members of the Global Public Policy team and various senior-level employees (including from the legal, security, communications, privacy, trust & safety, deals and product teams) to help to: 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.A Lot About YouYou are an ethical, brilliant, hard-working student, who gets along well with others, and is pragmatic yet idealistic enough to believe that you can change the world.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 issuesInternational work or study experienceFluency in a foreign languageBased in Washington, D.C. for summer 2025#LI-KO1The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call 1.866.772.3182 . Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion ( www.yahooinc.com/diversity/ ) page to learn more.The compensation for this position ranges from $24-$52/hr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. Yahoo provides industry leading benefits for our interns including 401k plan, company holidays, and Summer Fridays. Eligibility requirements apply.Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don't require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you'll be given notice to make arrangements.If you're curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identityMinimum Salary: 0.00

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