Careers
Internships
Thank you for your interest in Mercury’s internship program. Applications for the Spring 2027 session are now closed. Please see our upcoming application windows below.
Application Windows:
- Fall Semester: Opens June 9th, Closes June 16h
- Spring Semester: Opens October 12th, Closes October 19th
- Summer Semester: Opens March 9th, Closes March 16th
Application Submission:
Application Materials:
- Subject: Spring 2027: First Last
- Cover Letter
- Resume / CV
- List of 2 references, including name, profession, email, and phone number
Responsibilities:
- Compiling and updating media lists.
- Tracking media coverage for clients and compiling press clips.
- Tracking local and national legislation and monitoring relevant hearings and panels.
- Researching a variety of topics to support client projects in the fields of real estate, education, technology, cannabis, and more.
- Preparing briefings and biographies on elected officials and other prominent figures.
- Drafting memos and reports.
Basic Qualifications:
- Current undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate.
- Available part-time (15+ hours per week) and full-time positions.
- Exceptional research, writing and copy-editing skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage time well and juggle multiple competing priorities.
- Professional demeanor/business etiquette.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous government, political campaign, or media internships strongly desired but not mandatory. Interest in political science and/or communications is highly preferred.
Compensation: Interns are paid an hourly rate ranging from $17.00 to $22.00.
