About the role#
APCO hires seniors and recent graduates for a full-time, paid internship. You will work alongside professional staff, participate in team meetings, and contribute ideas to help amplify our presence across digital and traditional platforms.
What you'll do#
- Support content development, marketing campaigns, digital communications, and special projects.
- Maintain marketing materials, track campaign performance, and conduct market research.
- Coordinate firmwide marketing projects and events.
- Source and retouch photos.
- Incorporate edits to print and digital projects.
- Prepare and edit PowerPoint presentations and Word documents.
- Design logos and brand identities.
- Manage files and archiving.
- Develop social media graphics.
What you'll need#
- Senior in class standing or a recent college graduate.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and XD.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work against tight deadlines.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week.
- US work authorization is required.
- Previous work in an agency or in-house creative team is preferred.
- Knowledge of video, animation, web design, wireframing, prototyping, and HTML/CSS is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Compensation: Paid at a fixed hourly rate of $18.40.
About APCO
APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm founded in 1984. It assists organizations in building common ground across various sectors. The firm specializes in public affairs, corporate communication, and crisis management. It is a privately held company based in Washington, DC, with a staff size between 1,001 and 5,000 employees.
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