Intern, Communications Advisory

The Role:

The Communication Intern role is to assist the team in several tasks including: research, content writing, pitching stories, preparing PowerPoint presentations and some ad-hocks assignments as per the direct supervisor’s requests. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a deep understanding ,connection and engagement to UAE community to gain valuable experience in a professional environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

• Organize bi-weekly meeting between clients and mid to senior level employees at APCO 
• Take minutes of meetings and send accurate and detailed report to the concerned parties 
• Assist in drafting basic content pieces  
• Complete all necessary administrative tasks, such as research and email 
• Maintain email/telephone contacts with clients as needed, without requiring a supervisor to intervene on routine matters 
• Assist in preparing coverage, weekly and monthly reports 
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations 
• Ad Hocks assignment as per the Account Director’s request

Competencies

• Excellent English communication skills written and verbally
• Presentation skills 
• Research skills 
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment 
• Initiative skills 
• Teamwork skills 
• Ability to be flexible, resilient, solution oriented and creative 
• Service-orientated attitude, proactive thinker, information seeker 

About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. 

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues. 

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. 

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.