Consultant

APCO Worldwide, a leading global communications agency, is looking for a consultant (account manager) to join our Singapore office.

**About APCO in Southeast Asia**

From our hub in Singapore and offices throughout the region, APCO’s Southeast Asia team works with leading clients, including multinational companies, international organizations, governments and NGOs. We offer regional insights to help these organizations navigate the diverse markets in the region. We have strong expertise and extensive experience serving the ICT, health care, finance and food, consumer products & retail sectors. We have also been a preferred partner of new emerging technologies including those in artificial intelligence, drones and crypto technology.

APCO is a full-service consultancy offering solutions and opportunities to our clients in the region, ranging from government relations, strategic communications, media management, market access, digital and advisory services.
- A proven track record working with the media with a focus on corporate communications
- Someone who thrives on the variety and diversity of agency life - past agency experience is desirable but not necessary
- Experience of and an aptitude for managing junior team members
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An active interest in digital/social media

**Day to day responsibilities**
- Managing portions of large client projects or managing small client projects independently, preparing client-ready materials (i.e. summary reports, press releases, credentials, proposals) and reviewing/improving the work product of junior team members
- Oversee tasks and workflow, manage junior staff/teams, and manage full proposal development for new business
- Maintain an awareness of macro business issues impacting clients by conducting and analysing research on a variety of client related issues
- Independently coordinate client meetings and events. Complete client deliverables under the supervision of a more senior team member or assigned account manager.
- Demonstrate an understanding of APCO’s business practices and processes and have strong tactical and strategic abilities
- Consultants possess strong written and oral communication skills and the professionalism of a Senior Consultant
- The Consultant will interface with all levels of staff and will have regular contact with staff in the client’s organization regarding project or client related issues

**We are recognised as one of the best agencies to work for in our industry, providing**:

- The opportunity to work on a diverse range of clients and projects with some of the industry’s best and brightest
- A collegial and collaborative working environment, where you will work closely with colleagues from around the world
- Significant opportunities to develop professionally, with extensive training and personal development programmes including a global exchange programme
- A competitive compensation and benefits package

**About APCO**

APCO Worldwide is an advisory and advocacy communications consultancy helping leading public and private sector organizations act with agility, and build organizational reputations, brands, relationships and solutions to succeed.

APCO is an independent and majority women-owned business.

Most importantly, we are a trusted partner to our clients. We help them anticipate, plan, execute and secure impact through our curiosity, insights and diverse expertise.

Our clients benefit from APCO leaders who have the pulse of the dynamically changing global environment that defines the marketplace; the first-hand experience of having faced significant issues or opportunities; the ability to harness the power of data, insights and technology; and the passion to deliver unparalleled results.

Our expertise and integrated approach enable us to provide a full range of services, across industry sectors and global markets, allowing us to offer effective counsel and programs for boards of directors and CEOs. We meet the evolving needs of executives and their teams in communications, public affairs, government relations, legal, risk, organizational transformation, international relations, corporate responsibility and brand marketing.

We measure success in the transformations we help to catalyze, our clients’ impact on society and their continued profitable growth.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS**:
**EDUCATION**:University degree

**EXPERIENCE: 3 to 5 **years relevant experience in a consulting firm, corporation, diplomatic posting or media role

**OFFICE ENVIRONMENT**:The physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, in addition to the office climate

The office environment is a general office setting

Some travel may be required