The Public Affairs Intern will support the Public Affairs team in delivering strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives. This role provides hands-on exposure to government advisory, policy tracking, and integrated communications in a fast-paced environment. The intern will assist with research, content development, and day-to-day account support across multiple clients and projects.
Job Responsibilities- Conduct research and monitor political, policy, and regulatory developments relevant to clients.
- Support the preparation of briefs, reports, agendas, and client materials.
- Assist in developing ideas and insights to support client campaigns and objectives.
- Track and summarize key news and stakeholder activity across sectors.
- Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support across accounts.
- Attend industry events and policy discussions where relevant.
- Support the team on ad-hoc assignments as required.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Communications, or a related field.
- Strong interest in public affairs and strategic communications.
- Basic understanding of regional political and regulatory landscape is a plus.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a strong advantage.
Careers at APCO
Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.
About UsAbout 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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Communications, or a related field.
- Strong interest in public affairs and strategic communications.
- Basic understanding of regional political and regulatory landscape.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Fluency in English.
- Fluency in Arabic.
What We Do
APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping organizations build the un/common ground upon which progress is made.
