Job Description

We are looking for a full-time Intern to join our Tel Aviv team for a year-long internship, designed for recent graduates at the very start of their careers. This is a paid, full-time position with competitive compensation and full benefits, offering hands-on exposure to public affairs, geopolitical analysis, and strategic communications as part of a global advisory firm.

The internship offers strong learning and growth opportunities, with exposure to different teams and workstreams, and the chance to build the skills and experience needed for future roles in public affairs, policy, and communications.

APCO is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional development and which offers structured training programs, mentorship opportunities, and clear pathways for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Support research and monitoring of political, security, regulatory, and macro-economic developments in Israel, the region, and globally

• Help prepare daily updates, briefings, summaries, and research notes

• Assist in turning complex developments into clear, structured insights

• Contribute to backgrounders, timelines, stakeholder maps, and internal briefings

• Support public affairs and communications work, including research for articles, op-eds, and press materials

• Assist with client deliverables, presentations, and proposals

• Collaborate with colleagues in Tel Aviv and across APCO’s global teams

What we’re looking for

• Recent graduate (or about to graduate) in a relevant field

• No previous work experience required

• Native-level Hebrew and strong English; Arabic an advantage

• Strong interest in politics, policy, geopolitics, and media

• Clear writing skills and attention to detail

• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn

Why APCO

• Full-time, paid internship

• Competitive compensation and full benefits package

• Hands-on exposure to real client work

• Close mentorship and structured learning

• Strong foundation for future careers in public affairs and communications

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.