Associate Consultant – Public Affairs & Communications

APCO is a global advisory and communications firm that helps organizations navigate political risk, regulatory change, and complex geopolitical environments. We combine public affairs expertise, strategic communications, and crisis advisory — delivered locally and backed by a global network.

We are looking for an Associate Consultant to join our Tel Aviv team, with a strong focus on public affairs analysis, geopolitical monitoring, communications and advisory work for senior decision-makers.

What you’ll do

• Support and deliver public affairs and geopolitical analysis for Israeli and international clients operating in complex environments
• Contribute to rapid briefings, real-time updates, and forward-looking assessments
• Monitor and analyze political, security, regulatory, and macro developments in Israel, the region, and globally
• Translate fast-moving developments into clear, concise insights and implications for business and policy leaders
• Draft briefings, backgrounders, scenario assessments, and stakeholder engagement recommendations. 
• Support broader public relations and public affairs campaigns, including drafting op-eds, articles, press materials, and social content
• Build and maintain relationships with media, political, and business community stakeholders
• Support trainings, workshops, and business development activities, including pitches and proposals
• Collaborate closely with APCO colleagues globally across public affairs, geopolitical risk crisis, and corporate communications teams

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years’ experience in public affairs, policy analysis, strategic communications, consultancy, agency, or related roles
• Academic background in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Security & Diplomacy, Communications, Journalism or a related field
• Native-level Hebrew and excellent English (C1+); Arabic is an advantage
• Strong understanding of Israel’s political system, media environment, and regional dynamics
• Proven ability to analyze complex, fast-moving situations and communicate under pressure
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills, with a talent for distilling complexity into decision-ready insights
• Comfortable working on multiple projects across sectors
• Proactive, curious, detail-oriented, and confident working across unfamiliar subject areas
• Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills

Why APCO

• Work at the intersection of geopolitics, public policy, and business risk
• Exposure to global teams and senior decision-makers
• A collaborative, intellectually rigorous culture with early responsibility
• Clear career paths, ongoing training, and access to APCO’s global learning platform
• Flexible work arrangements and a competitive compensation and benefits package