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Intern, Health Care/Health Policy - Spring 2019


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? 

RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Drafts press releases, fact sheets, and editorial content; 
  • Monitors of issues or news events; 
  • Identifies and compiles lists of media contacts; 
  • Researches topics and issues and analyzing findings; 
  • Edits and proofreads of client deliverables; 
  • Assists in the development of client proposals; 
  • Performs 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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