Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid — remote Mondays & Fridays)

Duration: June 1 – August 7, 2026 (10 weeks)

Compensation: $20/hr (Undergraduate)

Education Level: Undergraduate

About NCTA

NCTA – The Internet & Television Association is the principal trade association of the cable and broadband industry. Our Technology team provides technical expertise and analysis to members and staff on broadband and telecommunications topics at the intersection of policy and engineering.

About the Role

The Technology Intern will develop a technically rigorous understanding of cable and broadband infrastructure, network architecture, and the security, fraud, and content protection challenges that shape real-world policy discussions. This role is ideal for an engineering-minded student eager to see how technical realities influence regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Review and organize technical reference materials related to broadband infrastructure and network security
• Update and simplify infrastructure diagrams and explainers for internal use
• Explore datasets and technical resources to identify trends and system constraints
• Map high-level network risk and abuse touchpoints across cybersecurity, anti-fraud, and anti-piracy areas
• Attend NIST and FCC webinars and hearings and prepare summary notes
• Collaborate with policy-focused teams to explore how engineering tradeoffs intersect with regulatory frameworks

What You Bring

• Foundational knowledge in engineering, computer science, or network systems
• Strong intellectual curiosity and a systems-thinking mindset
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, high-level explanations
• Comfort working with technical materials, datasets, and infrastructure concepts
• Collaborative, self-motivated, and able to work across technical and policy-focused teams
• Ability to commit to a minimum of 3 working days per week

What You'll Gain

• A foundational understanding of broadband network architecture and large-scale communications systems
• Insight into how cable infrastructure constraints shape policy and regulatory discussions
• Exposure to cross-functional work spanning cybersecurity, anti-fraud, and content protection
• Experience attending FCC and NIST proceedings and translating technical developments for broader audiences
• Participation in professional development events, networking opportunities, and a lunch with the CEO
• An assigned peer mentor to support your onboarding and growth

Our Values

At NCTA, we are guided by four core values — Competency, Curiosity, Creativity, and Compassion — and we're looking for someone who brings all four to their work every day.

To Apply

Submit your resume and a one-page cover letter referencing the Technology internship.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

NCTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse people, ideas, and experiences are welcomed, included, and celebrated. NCTA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.