THE ROLE
APCO Worldwide APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm - is seeking an internship student in Singapore who interface with all levels of staff regarding project tasks.
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's diverse client service groups while also contributing to a wide range of project work in other areas.
You’ll have the opportunity to work across disciplines, including corporate communication, crisis and issues, corporate social responsibility, media relations and stakeholder engagement, and digital/social media. And you could work with clients in food and consumer products, healthcare, tech, financial, energy, education and non-profit sectors.
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, markets and stakeholders
- Media and issues monitoring
- Translation (written Vietnamese to English and vice versa)
- Writing and developing briefing books, reports and white papers
- Work with team to improve the design of presentations, proposal materials or deliverables
- Media communications and event operation support
- Active participation in brainstorming and strategy sessions
- Providing administrative assistance to projects on a limited basis
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
- Bachelor or master’s degree in progress, preferably in international relations, political science, communications, public relations, or related fields
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written formats in English
- Relevant professional or internship experience highly desirable.
- Core skill:
- 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
APCO IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
The Future of Advisory Starts Here. APCO Unlimited.
The traditional advisory model no longer works. The world’s most ambitious leaders need more than insights—they need intelligence, influence, innovation, and impact to navigate the most complex challenges of our time.
At APCO, we build uncommon ground where business, policy, and technology converge to shape the future. From geopolitical intelligence to issues-based campaigning and smart market entry strategies, our Singapore hub is redefining what advisory means in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Operating at the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic regions, we are a global center of excellence for integrated advisory and advocacy—where industries are diverse, opportunities are vast, and the potential is unlimited.
From change management to crisis response, digital transformation to CEO transitions, we help organizations not just navigate, but master complexity. Whether shaping policy, guiding Southeast Asia’s next-generation business leaders, or building coalitions for societal impact, we are the partner that leaders trust when the stakes are high and the rules have yet to be written.
At APCO, we help clients make the decisions that matter. Powered by a cutting-edge tech stack and led by the region’s top talent, we provide intelligence, shape influence, drive behavioral and regulatory outcomes, and create lasting impact across industries and society.
ABOUT 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.
For enquiries, contact Jiang, Miumiu at mjiang@apcoworldwide.com