APCO Worldwide
The Communications Intern role at APCO Worldwide is to assist the Team in several tasks including: research, content writing, pitching stories, preparing PowerPoint presentations and some ad-hocks assignments as per the direct supervisor’s requests. Job ID for this vacancy is 455.
Duties Of Communications Intern
- Organize bi-weekly meeting between clients and mid to senior level employees at APCO.
- Take minutes of meetings and send accurate and detailed report to the concerned parties.
- Assist in drafting basic content pieces (PR and social media).
- Complete all necessary administrative tasks, such as research and email.
- Maintain email/telephone contacts with clients as needed, without requiring a supervisor to intervene on routine matters.
- Assist in preparing coverage, weekly and monthly reports.
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations.
- Onsite support.
- Editorial & content writing.
- Ad Hocks assignment as per the Account Director’s request.
Eligibility Requirements
The eligibility requirements for the role of Communications Intern are as under:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business management, Marketing, Economics, International Relations, Mass Communication or Equivalent.
Skills & Knowledge Desired
- Good writing, communication, organization , time management and initiative skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Available as full timer.
- Good knowledge and interest in climate change and sustainability.
- Proficient in Arabic and English Language.
- Excellent communication skills written and verbally.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Research skills.
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organization and time management skills, strong attention to detail.
- Initiative skills.
- Teamwork skills.
- Ability to be flexible, resilient, solution oriented and creative.
- Service-orientated attitude, proactive thinker, information seeker.
Internship Period
- 3 months, might be extended to a total of 6 months based on need
- Intern will receive a COP28 completion certificate upon successfully completing the internship.