APCO Worldwide in Singapore
APCO Worldwide is a leading global provider of government relations, corporate advisory and strategic communication consulting services.
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.
Overview
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 Responsibility
Government Relations
Media Relations
Industry Groups include:
- ICT
- FMCG
- Healthcare
Intern’s Responsibilities:
The intern is responsible for supporting assigned staff on all projects. Specific responsibilities may include:
Internet research with respect to:
Political and economic analysis
Issue analysis
Industry analysis
Company profile analysis
Media monitoring
Proposal writing
Editing
Writing research reports
Interns report directly to assigned project staff and the internship coordinator.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (or in progress) in Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy or related
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
Relevant professional or internship experience highly desirable
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