About the role#
Kalshi is a federally regulated prediction market. As we approach the 2026 Midterms, we are looking for a Growth Politics Intern to help expand our presence where politics and markets intersect. This is a contributor role where you will help shape strategy and execute on ideas to reach our audience during key political moments.
What you'll do#
- Develop and execute our politics social media strategy on X and other platforms.
- Build partnerships with political creators, journalists, commentators, and influencers across the political spectrum.
- Act as a thought partner on growth activation strategies for the 2026 Midterms.
- Monitor political trends in real time and track which races or candidates drive engagement on our platform.
- Translate data into growth strategies and support collaboration between the Growth, Markets, and Product teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from an undergraduate or graduate program.
- A deep interest in politics, including knowledge of key races, major players, and influencers.
- A strong understanding of how political content performs on social media.
- A resourceful, figure-it-out mentality and a bias toward action.
- Ability to work well across teams and communicate clearly.
- Familiarity with prediction markets is helpful, though prior trading experience is not required.
Location & details#
- Location: New York City, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $20 to $30 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About Kalshi
Kalshi operates a federally regulated exchange for event contracts. Based in New York, the company allows traders to take positions on the outcomes of future events. It was founded in 2019 and currently maintains offices in New York and San Francisco. The firm is backed by investors including Sequoia, Henry Kravis, Charles Schwab, and Y Combinator.
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