Internship, Public Affairs

**BRIEF DESCRIPTION**

APCO is seeking an internship student in Singapore who will work under the supervision of the intern coordinator and interface with all levels of staff regarding project tasks.

APCO Singapore office offers internships to students year-round. APCO’s internship program seeks to provide students or new graduates with a valuable and substantive work experience and strives to involve the interns in all aspects of the company. An intern is encouraged to attend staff and brainstorm meetings and will also potentially have the opportunity to attend client meetings. Interns are treated as professional staff and play a key role on client service teams. They typically focus on one of APCO diverse client service groups while also contributing to a wide range of project work in other areas.

Client functional service groups include Corporate Affairs, Government Relations and Partnerships. Industry Groups include ICT, FMCG and Healthcare

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

The intern is responsible for supporting assigned staff to support projects that aims to enhance an organization's reputation and policy environment, influence decision-making, and ensure effective communication with various audiences.
- Specific responsibilities may include:

- Research with respect to:

- Policy and issues analysis
- Corporate and industry analysis
- Public perceptions
- Media and issues monitoring
- Writing and developing briefing books, reports and white papers

**QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS**

**EDUCATION**:

- Bachelor or master’s degree in progress, preferably in international relations, political science, communications, public relations, or related fields

**LANGUAGES**:

- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required

**EXPERIENCE**:
Relevant professional or internship experience highly desirable

**CORE SKILLS**:

- An understanding of regional economics and politics
- Excellent written and communications skills
- Ability to organize and multi-task on project requests
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as to work independently
- Self-motivated
- Professional demeanor

**VISA**:
Eligible to work in Singapore

**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.

**APCO in Southeast Asia**

The Future of Advisory Starts Here.

The traditional advisory model no longer works. The world’s most ambitious leaders need more than insights—they need intelligence, influence, innovation, and impact to navigate the most complex challenges of our time.

At APCO, we build uncommon ground where business, policy, and technology converge to shape the future. From geopolitical intelligence to issues-based campaigning and smart market entry strategies, our Singapore hub is redefining what advisory means in Southeast Asia and beyond.

Operating at the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic regions, we are a global center of excellence for integrated advisory and advocacy—where industries are diverse, opportunities are vast, and the potential is unlimited.

From change management to crisis response, digital transformation to CEO transitions, we help organizations not just navigate, but master complexity. Whether shaping policy, guiding Southeast Asia’s next-generation business leaders, or building coalitions for societal impact, we are the partner that leaders trust when the stakes are high and the rules have yet to be written.

At APCO Southeast Asia, we help clients make the decisions that matter. Powered by a cutting-edge tech stack and led by the region’s top talent, we provide intelligence, shape influence, drive behavioral and regulatory outcomes, and create lasting impact across industries and society.