APCO Worldwide is an independent global communication, stakeholder engagement and business strategy firm with offices all over the world. In Beijing, we provide a full range of integrated services across multiple industries, with a focus on education, ICT, healthcare, food & consumer products, financial services, energy and chemicals. Our clients include large multinational companies, trade associations, governments, NGOs and educational institutions.

As a truly integrated and energetic company, APCO provides internship opportunities with valuable and substantive work experience. Our internship program strives to involve interns in all aspects of the company. APCO’s interns become integral team members on a wide range of accounts, providing critical support while learning more about the industry as a whole. An intern is also encouraged to attend practice group and other staff meetings, as well as to get involved in the company’s social events. This internship will last for 6 months and interns are expected to work full time.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Interns are responsible for supporting assigned staff on all projects and report directly to assigned project staff and the Intern Coordinator. Expat interns will take the following primary responsibilities under the guidance of project managers or the Intern Coordinator.

 Provide day-to-day support to assigned project teams by drafting and polishing client deliverables (i.e. policy research and analysis memo, media monitoring report, client briefing materials, etc.)

 Support new business development by conducting desktop research, editing credentials and case studies, and developing meeting minutes;

 Provide administrative assistance to Project Managers such as client meetings coordination, account status reports development, on-site event support, etc.;

 Participate actively in internal brainstorming and client meetings;

 Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

 Bachelor or Master’s degree in progress, preferably in communications, public relations, international affairs or related fields;

 Previous trade association, diplomatic mission, research institution, agency, or consulting internship experience a plus;

 Commitment to a full time internship for 6 months;

 Native English speaker with excellent English research, writing and editing skills;

 Fluent spoken Chinese preferred;

 Familiar with Microsoft office software;

 Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as to work independently.

To apply for this position, please submit your applications to Ms. Cao Shuai via email scao@apcoworldwide.com. Please clearly specify that you are applying for intern (expat) position in Beijing in the subject line of your email. Please note that only those chosen for further consideration will be contacted.