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Policy Intern

CompanyCoinbase
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the policy team with research and analysis tasks. They will contribute to ongoing projects and assist in the development of policy initiatives.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
39
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Powering a global community of developers building the future onchain.
About the Role

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase.

This is a 12-week internship during summer 2027. 

As an intern on the Policy team within Trust & Risk, you'll spend your internship weeks helping Coinbase shape how policymakers and regulators engage with digital assets. The Policy team leads Coinbase's advocacy, government outreach, and regulatory engagement across the U.S. and internationally. You'll contribute directly to policy deliverables, stakeholder research, and cross-functional projects that advance Coinbase's position in the evolving crypto regulatory landscape.

What you'll do:

  • Support U.S. and International Policy workstreams including stakeholder engagement, government outreach, regulatory affairs, and internal operations
  • Draft policy materials such as talking points, white papers, social media posts, presentation decks, and short and long-form articles for external audiences
  • Conduct research on legislative, regulatory, and policy developments and synthesize findings into actionable briefs for the Policy team
  • Provide operational support on key deliverables including drafting, proofreading, data compilation, and project coordination
  • Communicate the Policy team's perspective internally by distilling complex regulatory topics into clear summaries for cross-functional partners

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in public policy, political science, law, international relations, or a related field
  • Demonstrated research capability, including experience producing written analysis of legislative, regulatory, or policy topics (academic or professional)
  • Familiarity with government systems, lawmaking processes, or financial regulation in at least one major jurisdiction (U.S., EU, or UK)
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables with minimal supervision over a 12-week engagement
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality

Position ID: P77818

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Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target hourly rate for this position can range as detailed below.
 
Hourly Rate:
$40—$40 USD
  • Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Key Skills
Policy AnalysisResearchCommunicationAnalytical Skills
Categories
Government & Public SectorConsulting