Intern, Office of the Executive Chairman (OXC) - Spring 2019
APCO Worldwide, Inc. is looking for forward-thinking and enthusiastic interns for the Office of the Executive Chairman (OXC). OXC supports our founder and chairman, Margery Kraus, on a range of new business proposals, client support, and thought leadership content. Our team is dynamic, fast-paced, and consistently operates at a global level.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft briefs for new business opportunities, fact sheets, and editorial content;
- Monitor issues or news events;
- Identify and compile lists of media contacts;
- Research topics and issues and analyzing findings;
- Edit and proofread client deliverables;
- Assist in the development of client proposals;
- Perform 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;
- Experience living or working abroad;
- Preference for Russian and Arabic speaking candidates;
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Must be able to spend at least 30 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.
EOE M/F/V/D