Intern, Digital Strategy - Spring 2019
APCO Worldwide, Inc. is looking for forward-thinking and enthusiastic interns for the spring of 2019. Digital strategy interns are an integral part of APCO's digital strategy team, which provides strategic counsel to help APCO's clients effectively communicate online, optimize their web and social media presence, shape the debate of issues online, and analyze the online environment to formulate strategy. 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
- Online monitoring of issues or news
- Researching and analyzing online communities, trends, and conversations
- Identifying online influencers and creating outreach lists
- Writing reports and memoranda on research findings
- Editing and proofreading of client deliverables
- Assisting in the development of client proposals
- Testing websites before launch
- Writing social media content
QUALIFICATIONS
- A recent graduate or; currently enrolled in an accredited university or college as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student;
- Entrepreneurial and creative
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and attentive to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong writing ability
- Experience successfully balancing multiple tasks
- Proficiency in online research (blogs, social media, etc.) and influencer identification
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and prominent social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- 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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