Health Communications Internship - Winter/Spring '27

APCO Worldwide Holdings•Raleigh, NC

6d•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

APCO is hiring seniors and recent graduates to join our full-time, paid internship program. Interns will gain insight into the healthcare sector and its policy, regulatory, and reputational challenges. They will support communications, stakeholder engagement, and content development that promote public health and industry leadership. They are treated as professional staff - participating in team meetings, contributing ideas, and supporting the overall management and growth of client work and the firm. APCO’s Healthcare team partners with the world’s most innovative organizations to improve health outcomes and advance health equity through strategic advisory and advocacy. We cultivate strong relationships with key healthcare decision-makers and design integrated campaigns that position our clients for success in a rapidly evolving landscape. This internship will sit in APCO's Raleigh office.

Requirements

A demonstrated interest in healthcare, communications, or public relations
Comfort in a fast-paced environment collaborating with a distributed team
Excellent written and oral communication and research skills
Entrepreneurial with strong critical thinking abilities
Organized and attentive to detail
Able to multi-task and approach assignments independently
Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
Available to work 40 hours per week
Requires US Work Authorization, unable to consider candidates with CPT/OPT/Post-OPT status

Responsibilities

Monitor policies and news on topics related to the healthcare industry
Assist in drafting analytical pieces on healthcare issues, policies, current events and business trends
Assist with drafting and editing client deliverables
Identify relevant stakeholders and potential influencers
Develop monthly new business reports
Contribute to brainstorms and communications plans
Perform other duties as assigned