Spring 2027 Mercury Public Affairs Junior Associate – Washington, DC
Spring 2027 Mercury Public Affairs Junior Associate – Washington, D.C.
About the Role
The Washington, D.C., office of Mercury Public Affairs is seeking well-qualified, highly motivated candidates for its Junior Associate program, beginning in early January 2027. This position is a full-time, in-person internship in Washington, D.C.
Candidates should be current college undergraduates or recent college graduates. There are no prerequisite undergraduate majors or courses of study to apply for the position, but applicants must demonstrate a strong understanding of and interest in the United States political system.
Junior Associates provide critical support to our public affairs and government relations teams by conducting research, analysis, and essential media and congressional monitoring for clients in an array of different sectors. The work of this position is highly variable, but common tasks include:
- Covering Congressional committee hearings or think tank events and providing reports to clients and internal stakeholders
- Compiling daily or weekly press clips packages and monitoring media coverage
- Drafting weekly or monthly reports on developments in certain policy areas
- Researching potential clients, current events, or pending legislation on tight (under 24 hour) deadlines
- Maintaining the office space and performing administrative and logistical tasks
Applicants must demonstrate a proven track record of success and should possess the following skills:
- Ability to synthesize complicated ideas into easily digestible concepts
- Note-taking skills and ability to perform reliable, high-quality work with attention to detail
- Strong research and writing skills under high-pressure, quick-turnaround deadlines
- Professional demeanor in public- and client-facing settings, as well as discretion
- Desire to learn more about the U.S. political system and track record of political experience (campaigning, Hill/other D.C. experience, research, coursework, volunteering, etc.)
Application Materials
Applicants should submit the following materials by email to DCInternApply@omc-omni.com. Please do not submit materials through an external job board or portal.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Writing sample of no more than 5 pages, preferably from a political science course
- Contact information for two academic or professional references, including name, title, email, and phone number
Mercury will work to ensure that every application is responded to within an adequate time frame. U.S. work authorization is required. Junior Associates are paid an hourly wage of $18.40/hour.
About the Firm
Mercury is a high-stakes public strategy firm. We provide results for the world's most successful companies, leading advocacy groups, governments, political parties, NGOs, and prominent public and political figures. Our expertise comes from extensive must-win campaign experience and operating successfully at the highest rung of business, government, politics, and media. Our reach is the ability to use strategic intelligence to mobilize the message and persuade the toughest audiences.