Intern

Public Policy

Posted on 11/3/2025

Adobe

Adobe

Compensation Overview

$25 - $30/hr

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Washington, DC, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid internship; based in the Washington, DC office; frequency of in-office days determined by manager.

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. 

We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!

The Opportunity

The Adobe Public Policy Intern will work on several projects related to the federal government. This includes Congress, as well as state and select international governments! The successful candidate will have demonstrated interest in government work and public policy at the federal, state or local level. After working as Adobe’s Government Relations Team, the individual will have extensive knowledge of how Congress, the legislative process, and the inner workings of government policy and administrative actions!
 

All 2026 Adobe interns will be co-located hybrid. This means that interns will work between their assigned office and home. Interns will be based in the office where their manager and/or team are located, where they will get the most support to ensure collaboration and the best employee experience. Managers and their organization will determine the frequency they need to go into the office to meet priorities.

What You’ll Do

  • Create compelling content around Adobe’s public policy positions and advocacy efforts using Adobe’s tools and other office software programs.
  • Set up and participate in advocacy preparation and public policy development meetings.
  • Coordinate advocacy meetings and logistics with government offices in numerous global markets. 
  • Research new areas of public policy interest in tech. Artificial Intelligence, open standards, consumer protection, antitrust and competition, copyright, encryption, etc.
  • Successfully take on, track and complete projects from across the Legal and Government Relations group to help out where needed.
  • Develop public policy development protocols, policies, and standard practices for internal use and training.
  • Work as part of a larger team to expand Adobe’s presence in several markets in areas of importance to the company and our users.
  • Track bills, legislation, regulations, executive orders and government directives and report out in an organized and prioritized manner.
  • Use AI tools to broaden your abilities and the abilities of the larger team.

What You Need to Succeed

  • Currently enrolled full time and pursuing aBachelor’s or Master’sdegree in Business, Law, Public Relations, Communications, Political Science or related field required
  • Ability to participate in a full-time internship between May-September
  • Desire to learn about the government public policy development and implementation and a genuine passion for global public policy and politics.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills and not be afraid to network and get to know new people.
  • Computer skills including word processing, researching, database creation, slide preparation, etc.
  • Creative ideas for tackling projects and presenting information, including using a lot of AI tools to help you in your ideation and strategy.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several  U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $25.00 -- $30.00 hourly. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay rate for your job location during the hiring process.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Adobe is proud to be anEqual Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.Learn more.

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