Intern, Corporate Communication

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Brief description**:
Founded in 1984, APCO 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.

**Responsibilities**:
we are looking for a Corporate Communication & Pr intern for our **Rome**office

The following are specific duties performed on a daily basis:

- Support media and social media relations (eg. drafting press releases, building media lists, elaborating social media pieces, fostering social media pr, managing online communities, etc.)
- Provide general research and intelligence to the office
- Develop understanding of different client/ industry issues through research and monitoring across a wide range of relevant issues
- Draft client materials
- Support event coordination and logistics organization
- Actively support new business opportunities by contributing to brainstorms, conducting research, compiling bios and preparing decksAny other task deemed reasonable
- **Qualifications & Desired Skills**:

- Language skills: proficiency in Italian and English
- Degree and/or post-graduate degree in Communications, International Relations, Political Science or equivalent (ideally you are already graduated or very close to your graduation)
- Prior experience working in agency and on social communications & digital pr is a plus
- Knowledge and interest in corporate communication
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent communication & writing skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and perform under tight deadlinesEligible to work in the EU
- Location: Piazza dei Caprettari 70, Rome

**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.

**ABOUT US**

**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.