About InterDigital InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq. InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc. For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com. Summary The position of Communications Intern is an opportunity to work with a leader in wireless communications, advanced video technologies, and AI, and to be part of one of the most innovative integrated marketing, communications and government affairs programs. Our company is global, with offices and research labs across North America, Europe and Asia. This role includes the opportunity to work with our teams of engineers, licensing experts and other specialists to uncover news and thought leadership opportunities. The ideal candidate will have superb writing skills and be capable of executing on design ideas as well as being independently motivated, proactive, and organized. They will also be able to quickly grasp and effectively communicate technical topics, be a team player able to collaborate with colleagues across the company, and be prepared to contribute to and support the team’s deliverables. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Assist the execution of comprehensive communications and content related to strategic comms campaigns, both internally produced and in collaboration with external experts. • Support our social media engagement, helping to amplify our voice as a leading innovator in wireless, video and AI. • Assist in internal communications including preparation of newsletters and news summaries. • Assist in copyediting of technical papers. • Assist in drafting talking points, speeches, contributed articles and other written content for senior executives and other stakeholders. • Support in the design and development of external and internal presentations. • Event management support. • Participate in the development of content and media- and influencer-relations strategies in support of public affairs efforts. Qualifications • Pursuing a 4-year degree • Excellent writing skills and high intellectual curiosity • Strong organizational and project management skills • Creative, positive, and high-energy individual with hands-on mentality and excitement for new technologies and emerging trends • The ability to balance self-management with virtual management is essential • Preference given to students in the final year of undergrad or grad school, 16 hours weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays • Compensation is $17 hourly Location: Washington, DC InterDigital is an equal employment opportunity employer. InterDigital will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination with regard to any employment decision, policy or practice based on a person’s sex, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff.