International Affairs Internship

Title: International Affairs Internship (Portuguese or Spanish Bilingual) - Winter/Spring '27 Location: Washington, United States Posted Date: 2026-09-15

APCO is hiring seniors and recent graduates to join our full-time, paid internship program. We are looking for forward-thinking and enthusiastic interns who are fluent in Portuguese and/or Spanish 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 Portuguese and/or Spanish. The ideal candidates will also have a strong interest in Latin American 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: 

• Conduct research and analysis on issues related to clients in Portuguese and/or Spanish-speaking countries
• Monitor media coverage and social media platforms
• Write and translate content for clients in Portuguese and/or Spanish
• Draft briefs for new business opportunities, fact sheets, and editorial content
• Monitor issues or news events
• Identify and compile lists of media contacts
• Edit and proofread client deliverables
• Assist in the development of client proposals
• Perform other duties as assigned  

Qualifications:

• Recent college graduate or senior in class standing
• Fluent in written and spoken Portuguese and/or Spanish
• Experience studying or working in a Portuguese and/or Spanish-speaking country is a plus
• 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 CPT/OPT/Post-OPT status  

What are the core working hours and will I need to be in an office?  Our interns work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.  We are committed to a hybrid and flexible working environment, and there may be days that you wish to work from home and days that we come together so that you get to explore more of our culture and meet other colleagues. You will be provided with a company laptop so that you are able to work from home and in the office easily. 

Compensation:   This is a paid internship at a fixed hourly rate of $18.40.  When is the closing date for applications? Applications will close on Friday, October 2nd.   When does the internship commence? Our program begins on Tuesday, January 12th and ends on Friday, May 21st 2027.  Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams who 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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, national origin, citizenship, native language, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, veteran status, neurodivergence, mental or physical disability, medical history, pregnancy, political belief or affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. EOE M/F/V/D 

About APCO   

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.  

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world. 

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.  

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.  

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact. 

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made. 

APCO is hiring seniors and recent graduates to join our full-time, paid internship program. We are looking for forward-thinking and enthusiastic interns who are fluent in Portuguese and/or Spanish 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.