About APCO Worldwide
Founded in 1984, APCO Worldwide is an award-winning, independently owned global communication and business strategy firm with offices in major cities throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. APCO combines a global perspective with local expertise to help clients around the world manage challenges, opportunities, perceptions and reputations. APCO clients include corporations and governments; industry associations and nonprofit organizations; and many of the top companies on the Fortune 500. The firm is a majority women-owned business.
About the Legal Internship Opportunity
An APCO internship is designed to give interns a valuable educational experience, with exposure to a wide range of client work. While APCO interns are encouraged to develop their interest in public affairs and policy advocacy, they will gain exposure in both practice areas.
Eligibility
- Degree and/or postgraduate degree, preferably in Public policy, Sociology, Public health and related field Communications, Journalism, Economics, Marketing or similar fields
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in Public Policy and strategic communications
Roles and Responsibilities
The following are specific duties performed on a daily basis:
- Provide general research and intelligence to the office (monitoring media, institutional developments, policy and legislative updates) particularly development issues of primary education and public health.
- 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 Indian policy, current events and business trends.
- Active participation in brainstorming and strategy sessions
- Support event coordination and logistics.
- Other similar duties as assigned.
Expected Skills
- Excellent English writing and editing skills.
- Legal eligibility to do an internship in India.
- Strong research and critical thinking skills.
- Computer skills: MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and perform under tight deadlines.
- Self-starter and willing to learn in a professional demeanour
Location
Mumbai
Duration of Internship
Full Time (Work from office), 3 – 6 months commitment
