Public Affairs Intern

**Job Role**:
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 either public relations or policy advocacy, they will gain exposure in both practice areas.

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) based on the project assigned.
- 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.

**Qualifications and Standards**:

- Degree or postgraduate qualification preferably in Public Policy, Sociology, Communications, Journalism, Economics, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in Public Policy and strategic communications
- 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

**Internship Location**: Bengaluru
**Internship Type**: Work from office

**Duration**:3-month (can be extended based on performance)

**About APCO in India**

India is playing an increasingly important role in global geopolitics — not only as the world’s largest democracy but also as an emerging economic powerhouse. It is growing and changing at an exponential pace, due to the pro-reform policies of the government and increased investor confidence.

APCO’s India operations began in 2007, and our regional operation is one of the largest and most successful in the firm. Our offerings in India include corporate advisory, government relations, strategic communications, coalition building, crises management and consulting services. Our clients in India include multinational companies, industry associations, non-profit organizations and governments.

We take an integrated approach to consulting, which is based on our strong public affairs heritage, our nuanced understanding of strategic communications and remarkable research, creative and digital capabilities. This is supported by our global perspective and local knowledge, enabling us to address complex issues for our clients and deliver path-breaking campaigns.

Our team in India comprises a significant bench of senior-level staff with deep expertise coming from a range of journalistic, business, management consulting, communications, academic and government backgrounds. The team is based in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Alongside trusted affiliates, the team penetrates all important markets within and around the sub-continent.

**Careers at APCO**

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.