Communications Internship at APCO in UAE

APCO is offering Communication internship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Our interns are treated as an extension of the APCO family – working with staff at all levels, participating in client work, pitching ideas and collaborating with fellow interns and staff – giving interns a true taste of what it’s like to be a PR professional.

Internship period:

3 months, might be extended to a total of 6 months based on need.

1. Organize bi-weekly meeting between clients and mid to senior level employees at APCO
2. Take minutes of meetings and send accurate and detailed report to the concerned parties
3. Assist in drafting basic content pieces (PR and social media)
4. Complete all necessary administrative tasks, such as research and email
5. Maintain email/telephone contacts with clients as needed, without requiring a supervisor to intervene on routine matters
6. Assist in preparing coverage, weekly and monthly reports
7. Prepare PowerPoint presentations
8. Ad Hocks assignment as per the Account Director’s request

1. Senior student/ fresh graduate: Bachelor’s Degree in business management, Marketing, Economics, International Relations, Mass Communication or Equivalent
2. Good writing, communication, organization , time management and initiative skills
3. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
4. Available as full timer
5. Proficient in English and Arabic
6. AD-Hocks Assignment/reports: As per the Direct Manager’s requests

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills written and verbally
• Excellent writing skills
• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Research skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organization and time management skills, strong attention to detail
• Initiative skills
• Teamwork skills
• Ability to be flexible, resilient, solution oriented and creative
• Service-orientated attitude, proactive thinker, information seeker

Work Conditions

• The physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, in addition to the office climate:
• Office environment is general office setting

About APCO:

Founded in 1984, APCO Worldwide 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.

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