A political campaign is a process of promoting ideas and getting support for those ideas through electoral politics. In some cases, campaigns are run by legally established political parties and formally proclaimed candidates, but in many democratic systems, organizations, groups of citizens, the media and even famous people who have no formal political role may take part in election campaign activities.
In addition to the obvious benefits of learning how to promote policy ideas and get support for them, working on a political campaign provides unique professional development opportunities. It is a fast-paced and high-intensity environment that builds and sharpens the skills of highly motivated individuals. This experience is valuable for those interested in careers in politics or in the politics-adjacent fields of lobbying and consulting.
Most campaigns have very limited space for substantive policy work, as the primary goal of a campaign is to win over voters based on general impressions that are shaped by paid advertising and viral moments. As a result, most staffers have only a limited understanding of the specific policy issues that are the focus of a campaign.
There are few easy ways to gain a position on a political campaign, but networking will play a large role in your ability to find and secure one. Reach out to your college or law school alumni who have connections with campaign staff and/or partisan organizations; they will be able to help you. You should also watch for campaigns that seem likely to be competitive, as these are the ones most likely to attract interest from partisan committees.