Intern, Corporate Communication

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Brief description:  
Founded in 1984, APCO 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.

Responsibilities:
we are looking for a Corporate Communication & Pr intern for our Milan 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
   

Qualifications & Desired Skills:

• Language skills: proficiency in Italian and English
• 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)
• 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: Via San Paolo 1, 20121 Milano
 

The monthly allowance provided for the internship is €800.

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.