APCO Worldwide, Inc. is looking for forward-thinking and enthusiastic Public Affairs interns for the fall semester of 2019. Public Affairs internships at APCO involve working with professionals from a variety of interesting backgrounds, including communications professionals, former congressional staffers and former federal agency professionals. Interns in the Public Affairs practice will engage with and do research on a wide variety of subjects and issues, including federal regulations, legislation, and mapping out key thought leaders on various subjects, among other tasks. Interns will also be exposed to work from the other practices within APCO (global marketing, health care & health policy, corporate communications, crisis management & litigation communication, global solutions, Insight/research, the office of chairman, and digital). Additionally, APCO provides stimulating experiences including lunch & learns and opportunities to attend external events. This is a paid position.
So, what does it take to become a part of the APCO Internship Program?
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Researches topics and issues and analyzing findings;
- Monitoring of issues or news events;
- Drafts press releases, fact sheets, and editorial content;
- Identifies and compiles lists of media contacts;
- Edits and proofreads client deliverables;
- Assists in the development of client proposals;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 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 extremely attentive to detail;
- Applicants are expected to have excellent written and oral communication skills and experience successfully balancing multiple tasks;
- Keen interest in current affairs, public policy, and media;
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Former internships or work at communications agencies, federal agencies, international organizations, the U.S. Congress, or in state and local government is preferred, but not required;
- Must be able to spend at least 20 hours per week in the office.
