APCO is hiring seniors and recent graduates to join our full-time, 6-month paid internship program. We are looking for forward-thinking and enthusiastic interns who are fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese to join our team for the Office of the Executive Chairman (OXC). OXC supports our founder and chairman, Margery Kraus, on a range of new business proposals, client support, and thought leadership content. Our team is dynamic, fast-paced, and consistently operates at a global level.   

The interns will support our international communication and public affairs efforts by conducting research, analyzing data, preparing reports, and assisting with various projects. The interns will also be responsible for monitoring media coverage and social media in Latin America as well as drafting content in Spanish and/or Portuguese. The ideal candidates will also have a strong interest in Latin America geopolitics, culture and events. Although most of the work will consist in assisting with Latin America-related requests, the interns will have the opportunity to explore other areas and support other teams across APCO.

This internship may sit in our Washington DC or New York office.

Responsibilities: 

• Conducting research and analysis on issues related to clients in Spanish and/or Portuguese-speaking countries;
• Monitoring Spanish and/or Portuguese-language media coverage and social media platforms;
• Writing and translating content for clients in Spanish and/or Portuguese;
• Draft briefs for new business opportunities, fact sheets, and editorial content;  
• Monitor issues or news events;  
• Identify and compile lists of media contacts;  
• Research topics and issues and analyzing findings;  
• Edit and proofread client deliverables;  
• Assist in the development of client proposals;  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Experience studying or working in a Spanish and/or Portuguese-speaking country is a plus.
• A recent graduate or; currently enrolled in an accredited university or college as a full-time undergraduate
• The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and attentive to detail;  
• Applicants are expected to have excellent written and oral communication skills and experience successfully balancing multiple tasks;  
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Requires US Work Authorization, unable to consider candidates with OPT/Post-OPT status.

What are the core working hours and will I need to be in an office?

Our interns work between 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.