Issue One

Communications

• Monitor social channels to identify trending topics and opportunities related to our issue areas
• Write social media content and schedule posts in Sprout Social to support the flow of content on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky
• Film and edit short-form vertical video
• Help expand our digital presence through engagement with followers and peer channels
• Read articles and conduct searches to identify reporters covering our issue areas
• Support the drafting of press releases and quotes
• Use Muck Rack to distribute releases to key reporters and maintain reporter lists

Communications Intern

General

• Conduct research on topics at the intersection of technology, democracy, and accountability, including social media, artificial intelligence, kids’ online safety, data privacy, Section 230 liability, children’s mental and physical health, disinformation and misinformation, national security, polarization, and democratic resilience.
• Monitor federal and state legislation, regulatory developments, court rulings, news, and current events related to the Technology Reform program’s priorities.
• Synthesize complex policy, legal, legislative, academic, and news materials into clear and accessible summaries for internal and external use.
• Draft and contribute to policy memos, research briefs, fact sheets, talking points, reports, articles, and other materials for policymakers, partners, advocates, media, and the public.
• Support legislative outreach and advocacy efforts related to the Technology Reform program’s priorities.
• Assist with preparing materials for meetings with policymakers, advocacy organizations, academics, civil society partners, and other stakeholders.
• Attend meetings, briefings, hearings, public events, and coalition calls as assigned, and provide clear notes or summaries for Issue One staff.
• Create, update, and maintain internal trackers, databases, and shared research resources related to technology policy, legislation, litigation, corporate conduct, and advocacy opportunities.
• Conduct qualitative and basic quantitative research to support Issue One’s policy, advocacy, and public education work.
• Work with the Technology Reform team to turn policy priorities into concrete campaign actions, including digital content, partner engagement, public events, legislative outreach, rapid-response materials, and other advocacy tactics.

Policy Intern – Technology Reform

Director

• Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue from leadership donors (individuals who give $50,000+ annually)
• Lead and grow revenue from a portfolio of approximately 50-75 major and leadership donor prospects and donors
• Conduct donor research, wealth screening, and strategic segmentation to identify and qualify new major gift prospects
• Lead and participate in high-touch donor engagement opportunities
• Draft compelling proposals, reports, and updates tailored to individual donor interests and organizational priorities
• Track and manage the donor pipeline through strategic moves management
• Monitor portfolio performance and fundraising results, regularly analyzing donor activity
• Build and manage a strategic pipeline of high-capacity prospects sourced through networks

Communications Intern

Policy Intern – Technology Reform

Director of Major Gifts – Leadership Giving