Spring 2027 Mercury Public Affairs Junior Associate – Washington, DC

Job Description

• Full-time, in-person Spring 2027 internship beginning in early January 2027 in Washington, DC.
• Support public affairs and government relations teams through research, analysis, media monitoring, and congressional monitoring for clients across multiple sectors.
• Cover Congressional hearings and think tank events, prepare client and stakeholder reports, compile press clip packages, and draft policy reports.
• Research potential clients, current events, and pending legislation under tight, under-24-hour deadlines while handling administrative and logistical tasks.
• Open to current college undergraduates and recent college graduates; requires U.S. work authorization, political-system knowledge or interest, strong research and writing skills, discretion, and an $18.40/hour wage.