Job Description

Role Summary

APCO is looking for a Communications Intern to join our team. In this role, you will support day-to-day client activities, assist with project coordination, contribute to content development and research, and help with campaign execution and presentation development. This internship offers hands-on exposure to strategic communications and client work in a fast-paced agency environment. The role is based in Riyadh and reports to a director.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating day-to-day client activities and internal communication across client accounts.
• Support the preparation of status reports, meeting notes, trackers, presentations, and client decks.
• Help track project timelines, deliverables, approvals, deadlines, and progress updates.
• Support campaign execution under the guidance of senior team members.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including PR, content, digital, and creative, to support smooth workflow.
• Assist in drafting communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, briefing notes, announcements, and other written content.
• Conduct research on industry trends, media developments, and relevant client topics.
• Contribute to campaign ideas, content planning, and presentation development.
• Assist with new business research and proposal preparation when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree student or fresh graduate in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Interest in strategic communications, public relations, digital media, and public affairs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication, time management, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of digital media and content creation is a plus.
• Available for a full-time internship based in Riyadh.

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to 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.

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.