Junior Associate - Fall 2026

Mercury Public Affairs
Junior Associate Program – Fall 2026 

About the Role

Mercury Public Affairs is seeking well-qualified, highly motivated candidates for its Junior Associate program, beginning in late August 2026. This position is a full-time internship in Washington, DC. 

Candidates should be current college undergraduates or recent college graduates. There are no prerequisite collegiate 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. Junior Associates also assist the firm by 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
• Strong note-taking skills and ability to perform high-quality work while paying attention to detail
• Ability to complete assignments on tight deadlines and operate on quick turn-around schedules
• Strong critical-thinking skills and a track record of applying them to real-world settings
• 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, coursework, volunteering, etc.)

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample of no more than 5 pages—preferably from a political science course—VIA EMAIL to Jack Roshco (jack.roshco@omc.com), Anja Field (anja.field@omc.com), and Emmett O’Brien (emmett.obrien@omc.com). Only applications submitted via email will be considered. Mercury will work to ensure that every application is responded to within an adequate time frame.

U.S. work authorization is required.

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.