Political Intern

The Hiring Company; Lucknow; On-site; INR 151,000 - 184,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hiring Company is seeking a Political Intern in Lucknow for a 3-month internship. The role involves research, data collection, and support for campaigns across research, strategy and operations teams.

Ideal candidates are freshers or recent graduates with an interest in politics, public policy and governance, and with strong analytical and communication skills. Stipend is ₹15,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Freshers or students in political science, public policy or related fields.
• Interest in politics, governance and public affairs with research mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on parties, leaders, constituencies and political developments.
• Track daily political news, policies and key events.
• Prepare structured constituency reports and briefings.
• Collect and organize voter, demographic and electoral data.
• Support campaign-related research and data gathering.
• Monitor social media for trends and conversations.
• Assist in presentations, briefing notes and research documents.
• Coordinate with teams for project research and deliverables.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Public affairs interest

Education

Pursuing/Recent graduates in Political Science or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Political Intern

Employment Type: Internship

Location: [Lucknow]

Duration: 3 Months

Stipend: ₹15000 per month

Experience: Freshers / Students / Recent Graduates

Industry: Political Consulting / Public Policy / Political Campaigns

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and research-oriented Political Intern to support our political consulting and campaign projects. The intern will work closely with the research, strategy, communication, and operations teams to collect information, analyze political developments, prepare reports, and support campaign-related activities.

This role is ideal for candidates interested in politics, public policy, elections, political research, campaign management, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on political parties, leaders, constituencies, and current political developments.
• Track and analyze daily political news, government policies, and key events.
• Conduct constituency-level research and prepare structured reports.
• Collect and organize voter, demographic, electoral, and public-domain data.
• Support political and election-related research projects.
• Monitor social media and identify important political trends and conversations.
• Assist in preparing presentations, briefing notes, reports, and research documents.
• Conduct competitor/opposition analysis and track campaign activities.
• Support the team in preparing talking points and background research.
• Assist with surveys, field research, interviews, and data collection when required.
• Coordinate with internal teams for project‑related research and deliverables.
• Maintain databases, trackers, and research records.
• Perform any other research or campaign‑related tasks assigned by the project team.

Required Skills

• Strong interest in politics, elections, governance, and public affairs.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collect information from reliable public sources.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to summarize complex information in a simple and structured manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Good understanding of social media platforms and digital trends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Journalism, Mass Communication, Economics, Law, Sociology, or a related field.
• Prior internship/project experience in political consulting, research, media, public policy, NGOs, or election campaigns will be an advantage.
• Candidates with strong political awareness and research capabilities are encouraged to apply.

Key Competencies

• Research
• Political Awareness
• Data Analysis
• Communication
• Report Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Social Media Monitoring
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail