International Affairs Advisory Internship (Africa Focus) - Winter/Spring '27
About The Position
APCO is hiring rising seniors and recent graduates to join our full-time, paid internship program. Our interns will experience on-the-job training in client service as a part of APCO's Office of the Executive Chairman (OXC). OXC supports our founder and chairman, Margery Kraus, on a range of new business proposals, client support, and thought leadership content. Operating at a dynamic, fast-paced, and consistently global level, the team offers interns meaningful exposure to international affairs work - providing opportunities to explore global issues, support cross-regional projects, and gain insight into how APCO advises clients around the world. This internship will sit in APCO's New York or Washington, D.C. office.
Requirements
- Recent college graduate or senior in class standing
- Demonstrated interest in international affairs
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience successfully balancing multiple tasks
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Requires US Work Authorization, unable to consider candidates with CPT/OPT/Post-OPT status
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Africa-focused policy, market, or regional work is preferred
- The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and attentive to detail
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis on political, economic, and policy developments across Africa, helping to inform client recommendations, strategic insights, and advisory projects
- Draft and refine memos, presentations, and thought-leadership materials that address international affairs topics and worldwide client priorities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support projects spanning multiple regions, contributing insights that connect U.S. and international perspectives
- Assist in developing client proposals, contributing research, drafting, and narrative structuring to help showcase APCO's global capabilities and tailored solutions
- Identify and compile lists of media contacts
- Edit and proofread client deliverables
Benefits
- Paid internship
- On-the-job training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
