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Federal Affairs Intern

Motion Picture Association · $83.2M budget · 156 staff · Since 1922

Why Motion Picture Association

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Advocates for the film industry worldwide and administers the voluntary movie rating system to help parents make informed viewing decisions for their children.

  • Conducted investigations and enforcement related to the illegal distribution of copyrighted audiovisual works.
  • Engaged in legislative, regulatory and legal advocacy on behalf of the Motion Picture industry.
  • Administered a voluntary film rating service to filmmakers which helps parents choose appropriate films for their children.

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$376K–$4.5M
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$84.0M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
156
employees
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Surplus or deficit
−1%
of revenue, FY2024
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
4 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 4.0 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(6)
tax-exempt since 1950
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
Looks goodFineWorth a lookConcernTap a box for the reason.

About the role

The org's own posting, as written

The Motion Picture Association Government Affairs team is looking for an intern to assist with a variety of issues during the Summer of 2026 The intern will assist the Government Affairs staff in a variety of research and policy tasks, including the monitoring of current legislation, tracking of Congressional activity, and research of key Members of Congress and the Administration. The intern will work under the close supervision of MPA employees and will receive valuable educational training. Experience and Qualification: Must be able to obtain college credit for the internship as this is an unpaid position.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must possess strong organizational, time management, and writing skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. Work Hours: This is a full-time opportunity. Interns must be able to work up to 40 hours per week. Part-time applicants may also be considered. Internship Compensation: This is an unpaid position. Prospective interns must be eligible to receive college credit from their college or university.

Work Location: The internship will be hybrid, with some days in office at MPA’s Washington, DC headquarters and other days on a work-from-home model.

Read the original listing on motionpictures.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com

About Motion Picture Association

From its Form 990

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