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About the Public Affairs Internship

APCO is seeking a motivated Public Affairs Intern to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This internship provides hands-on experience in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced professional environment. The intern will gain exposure to government advisory, policy tracking, and integrated communications, supporting the Public Affairs team across various clients and projects.

Role Overview

This role is designed for individuals with a strong interest in public affairs and strategic communications, offering an opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a professional setting. The intern will contribute to research, content development, and daily account support, playing a role in client success.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and monitor political, policy, and regulatory developments relevant to clients.
• Support the preparation of client materials, including briefs, reports, and agendas.
• Assist in generating ideas and insights to support client campaigns and objectives.
• Track and summarize key news and stakeholder activities across different sectors.
• Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support for client accounts.
• Attend relevant industry events and policy discussions to gather insights and foster engagement.
• Support the team on ad-hoc assignments and projects as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated strong interest in public affairs and strategic communications.
• A basic understanding of the regional political and regulatory landscape is considered a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Proficiency in Arabic is a strong advantage.

Skills and Experience

This internship is suitable for individuals with 0-1 year of experience. Key skills include:

• Public Affairs
• Strategic Communications
• Government Advisory
• Policy Tracking
• Research
• Content Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analytical Skills
• Teamwork

Work Location and Type

The internship is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is an internship position.