Founded in 1984, APCO Worldwide 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. The Communication Intern role 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\xe2\x80\x99s requests Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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
Ad Hocks assignment as per the Account Director\xe2\x80\x99s request
Requirements
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in business management, Marketing, Economics, International Relations, Mass Communication or Equivalent
Good writing, communication, organization , time management and initiative skills
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Available as full timer
Proficient in English and Arabic
AD-Hocks Assignment/reports:
As per the Direct Manager\xe2\x80\x99s requests
Internship period: 3 months, might be extended to a total of 6 months based on need Competencies
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
Work Conditions
The physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, in addition to the office climate:
Office environment is general office setting
About APCO in the Middle East and North Africa Home to some of the fastest growing economies in the world, the Middle East and North Africa region has a pivotal role to play in driving global conversations \xe2\x80\x93 from environmental policies to religion and pop culture. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are clear leaders in this equation, although the wave of innovation continues to transcend borders. APCO launched its regional operations in 2006 in Dubai. Growing from a team of less than 10 consultants, APCO today has over 200 people from 26 countries working in teams across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Manama and Kuwait and our projects take us to countries across the region and the Levant. APCO was awarded Best Agency in the Middle East by PRWeek in 2019 and Best Agency to Work for: EMEA Network by PRovoke Media in 2017 and 2019. With a portfolio of over 100 clients, APCO\xe2\x80\x99s MENA offices deliver public relations and digital communication support across health, food, consumer & retail, finance, technology, real estate & hospitality, non-profit and public affairs practices. The region also offers specialized services, created for the Middle East, such as our Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model and our Compass and License to Operate offerings. In addition, APCO\xe2\x80\x99s global AI Comms Lab, a first-of-its-kind innovation center which utilizes artificial intelligence to build and protect the reputations of major global brands, governments and organizations is driven from the Dubai office. From helping governments connect with the private sector and civil society, to supporting the Pope\xe2\x80\x99s historic visit to the region and launching iconic brands and destinations, we understand the nuances of the MENA region and pride ourselves on making an impact.
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