Job Description

Role Summary

APCO is seeking a detail-oriented Intern for a 3-month assignment, with the possibility of extension, to monitor and analyze media data using advanced social listening tools. In this role, you will design sophisticated search queries, ensure the accuracy and quality of data, and assess media consumption trends across both domestic and international news cycles. You will work closely with research, editorial, and communications teams to deliver clear, timely analytic reports and briefing materials that support the government advisory center’s projects. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to synthesize complex information are essential for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze data through media monitoring/social listening platforms
• Design and implement complex search queries across a number of topics
• Regularly conduct QA of data feeds to ensure quality standards
• Analyze and perform calculations across media consumption metrics
• Stay informed on news cycle domestically and internationally
• Work closely with broader research, editorial, and communications teams to help support and inform project outcomes
• Produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic/soft copy matrices, and/or web-enabled formats.
• Work with the government advisory center team

Requirements:

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions
• Attention to Detail: Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize information into clear, actionable deliverables
• Language: Fluent in English and Arabic
• Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools is required.

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.