Intern, Corporate Communications - Spring 2019
The APCO Experience is about challenging convention and challenging yourself.
APCO Worldwide, Inc. is looking for forward-thinking and enthusiastic interns for the spring of 2019. Interns are assigned to various practices within APCO (global marketing, health care & health policy, public affairs, crisis management & litigation communication, global solutions, insight/research, the office of chairman, creative & digital, and human resources). 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?
APCO's client service groups include:
- Government Relations
- Corporate Communication and Issues Management
- Health Care/Health Policy
- Food and Consumer Products
- Technology
- Energy and Clean Tech
- Financial
- Telecommunications
- Associations
- Nonprofit and NGO
- Transportation and Infrastructure
Assignments for this position may include:
- Monitoring of issues or news;
- Social media research;
- Assist with online community management;
- Identifying and compiling lists of media contacts;
- Researching topics and issues and analyzing findings;
- Editing and proofreading of client deliverables;
- Assisting in the development of client proposals;
- Contributing to brainstorms and communications plans;
- Performing other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A recent graduate or; currently enrolled in an accredited university or college as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student;
- The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and attentive to detail;
- Applicants are expected to have excellent written and oral communication skills and experience successfully balancing multiple tasks;
- 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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