BRIEF DESCRIPTION

APCO Worldwide - a leading global communications and strategy consultancy - is seeking an internship student in Singapore who will work under the supervision of the intern coordinator and interface with all levels of staff regarding project tasks.

APCO Worldwide's Singapore office offers internships to students year-round. APCO’s internship program seeks to provide students or new graduates with a valuable and substantive work experience and strives to involve the interns in all aspects of the company. An intern is encouraged to attend staff and brainstorm meetings and will also potentially have the opportunity to attend client meetings. Interns are treated as professional staff and play a key role on client service teams. They typically focus on one of APCO Worldwide's diverse client service groups while also contributing to a wide range of project work in other areas.

Client functional service groups include Corporate Affairs, Government Relations and Partnerships. Industry Groups include ICT, FMCG and Healthcare

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The intern is responsible for supporting assigned staff to support projects that aims to enhance an organization's reputation and policy environment, influence decision-making, and ensure effective communication with various audiences. Specific responsibilities may include:

Research with respect to:

Policy and issues analysis

Corporate and industry analysis

Public perceptions

Media and issues monitoring

Writing and developing briefing books, reports and white papers

QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

EDUCATION : Bachelor or master’s degree in progress, preferably in international relations, political science, communications, public relations, or related fields

LANGUAGES:

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required

EXPERIENCE :

Relevant professional or internship experience highly desirable

CORE SKILLS:

An understanding of regional economics and politics

Excellent written and communications skills

Ability to organize and multi–task on project requests

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

Self-motivated

Professional demeanour

VISA:

Eligible to work in Singapore

APCO IN SINGAPORE

APCO’s Singapore office is the regional hub which co-ordinates our work for clients across Southeast Asia. We work closely with our other country offices throughout Asia and the world, to ensure our clients receive an integrated and comprehensive service across the region and globe.

APCO’s consultants have extensive experience and relationships with the media, government and nongovernmental groups, which can be leveraged on behalf of clients. Our global team includes former business and policy leaders, journalists, government officials and advisors, who can provide customized solutions to promote and protect clients’ interests in the Southeast Asian region.

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