Intern, Insight - Spring 2019
APCO Worldwide, Inc. is looking for forward- thinking and enthusiastic interns for the spring of 2019. Insight, a team of research professionals who work in collaboration with our communications colleagues worldwide. We work with many of the world’s leading companies, associations, nonprofits and public-sector organizations on a diverse range of challenges. Our core research capabilities include: reputation management and corporate communications strategy, issues management and message testing, and thought leadership (public release) research. APCO provides stimulating experiences including lunch & learns and hands-on experience in the industry.
Now that we’ve got your attention…what does it take to become a part of the APCO Internship Program?
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Editing reports and other written communication;
- Testing survey programming;
- Editing and coding datasets (qualitative and quantitative);
- Conducting basic data analysis;
- Participating in the development of client proposals and deliverables;
- Performing other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student;
- The ideal candidate will be attentive to detail, enthusiastic, and interested in the research process;
- Applicants are expected to have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as experience handling large amounts of data;
- Working knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics (experience with statistical software, especially SPSS or SAS, is preferred but not required);
- Working knowledge of Excel formulas and data processing;
- Previous experience in research and familiarity with crosstabs are a plus;
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Must be able to spend at least 20 hours per week in the office.
About APCO:
APCO Worldwide is a global communication consultancy. We help the most innovative organizations adapt and thrive in this fast-moving, interconnected and complex world. We do this for all types of organizations, in all industries and in all situations. We partner with clients to guide them through a changing, complex global environment, enabling them to reach their business and societal goals. We bring our clients' work to life creatively and digitally through diverse thinking and a campaign mentality that embraces a variety of integrated tactics to achieve success. Our work impacts bottom lines; creates and protects jobs; defines issues important to society; improves workplaces and communities; gains visibility for and gives voice to those who may not typically be heard; and much more. Simply put, our work is impactful, meaningful, and problem-solving or opportunity-creating. APCO is a majority employee- and women-owned business.
APCO Worldwide, named "Public Affairs Agency of the Year" 2017 “Best Large Agency to Work For” 2013-2014 and one of the “Top Places to Work in PR” by PRNews, offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
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