Trust & Safety, Public Affairs & Global Policy Intern

About the Hiring Team The Global Public Affairs team is committed to identifying and implementing proactive public policy positions to support the business and provide thought leadership across a number of issues, including technology, entertainment, and international trade and investment.

What the Role Entails We are seeking a talented Trust & Safety, Public Affairs & Global Policy Intern to be part of our Global Public Affairs (GPA) team. You will be responsible for supporting the Trust & Safety team as they work on formulating, organizing, executing and communicating Trust & Safety policy programs, initiatives and positions to support the business, as well as provide thought leadership across a range of issues, including sustainability, technology, entertainment (video games), and communication.

The Trust & Safety team works closely with the Communications Team, Public Affairs Team and with Tencent’s Global Research Institute. You will work in a fast paced, global business environment. Having a collaborative and inquisitive attitude is key, along with a passion for technology and its impact on users and society. Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills are crucial for supportingTrut & Safety and other direct colleagues, and therefore success in this role.

The internship will be for a period of six (6) months starting August 2026, but is negotiable. We provide interns with a competitive monthly remuneration. This role is based in our Singapore HQ in Singapore. Policy Research & Analysis

Monitor global Trust & Safety policy developments (e.g., online safety bills, AI regulation, platform transparency rules) and distill implications for Tencent’s products and GPA strategy.

Conduct comparative policy benchmarking against peer companies and industry standards; prepare succinct briefs and slide decks.

Program Support & Coordination

Help design and track project plans for Trust & Safety initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement Preparation

Compile Q&A libraries and scenario-based briefs to equip stakeholders for engagements.

Data Gathering & Reporting

Assist in post-mortem and after-action reviews, synthesizing lessons learned into best-practice toolkits.

Issue Monitoring

Track emerging risks on platforms (misinformation spikes, extremist content) and conduct concise risk assessments.

Cross-Functional Liaison

Support the coordination internal workshops and brainstorming sessions to foster a “safety-by-design” culture.

Administrative & Operational Support

Manage document repositories, meeting minutes, and version control for policy assets.

Who We Look For

You can commit to a minimum of 40 hours / 5 days a week to this role.

Knowledge and/or interest in working on technology policy issues and critical Trust & Safety issues at the international scale.

Collaborative and able to work well both as part of a team and independently in a global and multi-cultural environment.

Excellent communication skills; ability to explain complex concepts effectively to internal and external audience.

Superb organizational and time management skills.

Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required, as the role involves liaising with regional and global stakeholders.

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