Graphic Design Internship - Summer/Fall '26

APCO•Washington, DC

2d•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

APCO is hiring seniors and recent graduates to join our full-time, paid internship program. Our interns assist with graphic design, content creation, campaign execution, and market research to help amplify APCO’s presence across digital and traditional platforms. Interns are treated as professional staff, participate in team meetings and actively contribute ideas. This internship will sit in APCO's Washington D.C. office We are committed to a hybrid and flexible working environment, and there may be days that you wish to work from home and days that we come together so that you get to explore more of our culture and meet other colleagues. You will be provided with a company laptop so that you are able to work from home and in the office easily. Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams who 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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, national origin, citizenship, native language, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, veteran status, neurodivergence, mental or physical disability, medical history, pregnancy, political belief or affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. EOE M/F/V/D 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.

Requirements

Portfolio that demonstrates expertise in design, typography, composition, and color
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, etc.)
Candidates must be team players with excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to work against tight deadlines
Available to work 40 hours per week
Demonstrated interest in marketing, communications, or journalism
Requires US Work Authorization, unable to consider candidates with CPT/OPT/Post-OPT status

Nice To Haves

Previous work in an agency or in-house creative team preferred
Knowledge of project management software is a plus
Knowledge of wireframing, prototyping, HTML/CSS is a plus

Responsibilities

Assisting the Marketing Design team with multiple creative projects
General production support, including:
Photo sourcing and retouching
Incorporating edits to print and digital projects (ex: one-pagers and social media graphics)
Preparing/editing PowerPoint presentations and Word documents
File management and archiving
Monitor issues, news events and competitor happenings
Research topics and issues and analyze findings
Help with social media research and creation of social media content
Other tasks and projects as assigned