Political Strategy Summer Internship

About I-PAC

Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) is India’s leading political consulting organisation, having partnered with multiple political parties and leaders across the country to design and execute high-impact electoral and governance campaigns. I-PAC works as a strategic partner to political stakeholders, combining on-ground insights, data-driven decision-making, and communication expertise to shape narratives, influence public discourse, and strengthen political outreach at scale.

As part of its consulting engagement, I-PAC supports political parties by providing strategic advice on campaign planning, communication, and voter engagement across both digital and offline platforms.

About the Internship

This internship is designed for curious, driven individuals who want to learn how modern political campaigns actually work across social media, research, digital communication, and on-ground campaign execution.

Instead of being hired into a fixed role, interns will work across multiple verticals based on campaign needs, interest areas, and performance. You’ll be part of a live political consulting environment where priorities change fast, narratives evolve daily, and learning happens on the job.

This is not a classroom internship. This is where theory meets reality.

What You Will Work On

Research & Political Intelligence

• Conduct desk research on political issues, constituencies, leaders, and voter sentiment.
• Track news cycles, public discourse, and opposition messaging.
• Help convert research into sharp campaign inputs and briefs.

Campaign Design & Execution

• Support planning and execution of political campaigns (digital + on-ground).
• Coordinate with multiple teams during campaign rollouts.
• Get real exposure to how strategies translate into action on the ground.

Social Media & Content Support

• Assist in ideation, drafting, and coordination of social media content.
• Track trends, political conversations, and viral narratives.
• Support campaign-specific content pushes and engagement activities.

Digital Communication & Narrative Support

• Assist in shaping digital messaging, campaign themes, and talking points.
• Support digital campaign execution across platforms.
• Learn how political narratives are built, tested, and amplified.

Who This Internship Is For

You don’t need to be an expert. You need to be curious, committed, and hungry to learn.

We’re looking for people who:

• Are interested in politics, public issues, communication, or campaigns
• Can think clearly, write simply, and learn quickly
• Are comfortable working in fast-paced, sometimes chaotic environments
• Are open to doing different kinds of work as priorities shift
• Take ownership and responsibility seriously

Backgrounds can include (but are not limited to): Management, Engineering, Political science, Journalism, Mass Communication, Social Sciences, Design, Law, or simply strong interest and intent.

What You Will Learn

• How political narratives are created and managed
• How digital and on-ground campaigns are planned and executed
• How research feeds into political decision-making
• How to work in high-pressure, real-world campaign environments
• How consulting teams advise political parties and leaders

If you perform well, this internship can become a strong foundation for future roles in political consulting, media, policy, or campaigns.

Location

Across India