Strategy and Campaigns Internship London 2024

APCO’s Strategy and Campaigns Team is looking to hire an Intern who is excited by working across different communication channels (digital, media, social media, creative etc.) and undertaking data-driven research which will help us to ascertain insights which will feed into the strategies we develop for our clients. APCO’s approach to strategy and campaigns is rooted in: 

• We navigate complex challenges for clients by undertaking data-driven research to help us understand audience behaviour and the wider issues landscape. 
• Developing effective, evidence-based strategies for clients which are based on research and insights. 
• Planning and implementing integrated, creative, and culturally resonant campaigns across communications channels (digital, media, events etc.)  

Key responsibilities 

• Running digital landscape research and analytical reports for clients and prospective clients. 
• Supporting client accounts and campaign deliverables: e.g., social media content calendars, long-form copywriting for blogs, measurement reports, social media community management, paid advertising/media buying; coordinating with designers on creative ideas, art direction and developing of creative assets. 
• Active participation in internal and client meetings, offering knowledgeable observations and suggestions. 
• Developing creative ideas for how to improve services to our clients. 
• Supporting on new business opportunities. 

What we offer

We are recognised as one of the best agencies to work for in our industry, providing: 

• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of clients and projects with some of the industry’s best and brightest 
• A collegial and collaborative working environment, where you will work closely with colleagues from around the world
• Significant opportunities to develop professionally, with extensive training and personal development programmes  
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, including a wellbeing allowance and mental health allowance 
• An enhanced Parental leave policy for all our employees from day one 
• A paid opportunity each year to contribute to your community as part of our APCO Gives Back scheme 
• Access to free financial education and advice  

About APCO Worldwide 

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 non-profit organizations. The firm is a majority women-owned business.  

About APCO in London 

APCO London has over 120 staff working across more than 100 clients and sits at the centre of the agency’s global operations. Thanks to a diverse and multilingual team, APCO London leads on many of the agency’s most dynamic global assignments.

With a growing client base in the most pressing issues facing the world today such as the transition to Net Zero and access to healthcare, APCO has been a fixture of the UK communication’s market since 1996 and continues to be at the forefront of the seismic changes facing economies and societies today.

We are a truly integrated agency, with deep expertise and experience across the full range of communication offerings including corporate communications, public affairs, digital strategy and paid media, as well as capital markets thanks to our acquisition of Camarco.  

How do I apply? 

Applications for our Strategy & Campaigns Internship are now open. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we champion a blind recruiting processes for all entry-level roles in Europe, meaning that all applications are anonymous at screening stage.

While you will be asked to upload your CV/Resume to the job posting, we will be keeping these separate from our initial recruiting process and ask you to answer the below STAR-method style interview questions in writing to apply for the scheme. We will be reviewing, and shortlisting candidates based on these answers, and not on CVs. CVs will be viewed only at first stage interview. 

We advise you to write your answers in Word initially and to cut and paste them into our application form (which you can find by clicking apply to this posting). 

1. hat is your approach to working on several projects in parallel? How do you address competing priorities or deadlines? (250 words maximum)
2. Describe a time you were given a project and the assignment was completely new to you and something that you had never done before. How did you tackle it? (250 words maximum) 
3. Name a communications campaign which you admire.  How did this campaign use different communication tactics to meet its objectives? (250 words maximum) 
4. What do you think are the most important social media platforms for companies to use to communicate their priorities in 2024? (250 words maximum) 

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.