APCO's internship program seeks to provide students with valuable and substantive work experience and strives to involve the interns in all aspects of a communications consultancy. APCO's interns become integral team members on a multitude of accounts, providing critical support while learning more about the industry as a whole.
While intern responsibilities vary between projects, they typically include research, writing and various client support. The interns are also encouraged to attend practice group, staff and brainstorm meetings, as well as to get involved in the company's social events. Overall, interns are encouraged to become an integral part of the company and of any project team, and every effort is made to ensure their experience at APCO is a substantive and positive one.
Interns at APCOs Singapore office will be responsible for supporting consultants on various existing and upcoming projects. Specific responsibilities may include the following:
Online research and reports on media, markets, stakeholders, and policies and legislative updates
Database development
Call-ups including pitches
Actively support new business opportunities by contributing to brainstorms, conducting research, compiling bios and preparing decks.
Editing of policy reports and other client deliverables.
Writing analytical pieces on policy, current events and business trends.
Event coordination support