Corporate Communication Intern - Rome

at  APCO Worldwide

ABOUT APCO

Founded in 1984, APCO Worldwide is an award-winning, independently owned global communication and business strategy firm with offices in major cities throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. APCO combines a global perspective with local expertise to help clients around the world manage challenges, opportunities, perceptions and reputations. APCO clients include corporations and governments; industry associations and nonprofit organizations; and many of the top companies on the Fortune 500. The firm is a majority women-owned business.

QUALIFICATIONS & DESIRED SKILLS:

• Degree and/or post-graduate degree in Communications, International Relations, Political Science or equivalent (ideally you are already graduated or very close to your graduation)
• Language skills: proficiency in Italian and English
• Prior experience working in agency and on social communications & digital pr is a plus
• Knowledge and interest in corporate communication
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent communication & writing skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and perform under tight deadlines
• Eligible to work in the EU
  Location: Piazza dei Caprettari 70, 00186, Rom

we are looking for a Corporate Communication & Pr intern for our Rome office

The following are specific duties performed on a daily basis:

• Support media and social media relations (eg. drafting press releases, building media lists, elaborating social media pieces, fostering social media pr, managing online communities, etc.)
• Provide general research and intelligence to the office
• Develop understanding of different client/ industry issues through research and monitoring across a wide range of relevant issues
• Draft client materials
• Support event coordination and logistics organization
• Actively support new business opportunities by contributing to brainstorms, conducting research, compiling bios and preparing decks
• Any other task deemed reasonable