[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Messaging, Strategy, and Polling Firm Looking for a Summer Intern

May 15, 2020

[jobsthatareLEFT by GAIN] Messaging, Strategy, and Polling Firm Looking for a Summer Intern

HIT Strategies is a small but rapidly-growing polling, messaging, and strategy firm that uses innovative research methods to understand, communicate with, and mobilize some of the hardest to reach communities in society. Women, LGBTQ, millennials (+ gen-z), and Nonwhite voters are irreversibly shifting voting and consumer patterns in America. At HIT Strategies, we apply our lived experiences at the intersections of society to explore and empower these communities so that our partners can realize the full potential of rapid diversification in America.

HIT Strategies is seeking a summer intern to work and learn in the fast-paced environment of qualitative and quantitative research. We work closely with political organizations and candidates so interest in electoral politics is preferred. Due to the COVID 19 crisis, the location for this internship is flexible. 

Intern Responsibilities 

  • Drafting tweets, e-blasts, and other digital storytelling correspondence

  • Conduct research of potential clients to prepare Partners for pitching and meetings   

  • Tracking news and public polling to provide weekly and/or daily news briefings

  • Conduct other projects or tasks as necessary to assist the team 

Desired Qualifications

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Ability to work with others efficiently in a high pace environment

  • Possession of a cell phone, Microsoft Office, webcam, and laptop.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office – especially Excel and PowerPoint

  • Understanding of various social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram

  • Interest in electoral politics, and minority engagement

  • Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science or similar degree preferred 

  • Campaign experience preferred

Interns will be expected to work 20 hours per week and will be compensated $1500/mo

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. We want our team to reflect the incredible diversity of the country. Therefore, we especially encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of other groups who are underrepresented in our political system.


To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter detailing interest and your qualifications to
forrest@hitstrat.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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