Intern, Health Care/Health Policy - Spring 2019 Interns Washington, District Of Columbia APCO Worldwide, Inc. is looking for forward-thinkingandenthusiasticinterns for the spring of 2019. Interns are assigned to various practices within APCO (global marketing, health care & health policy, public affairs, crisismanagement & litigation communication, global solutions, insight/research, the officeof chairman, creative & digital, and human resources). APCO provides stimulating experiences including lunch &learns and hands-on experience in the industry. Now that weve got your attentionwhat does it take to become a part of the APCO Internship Program? RESPONSIBILITIES * Drafts press releases, factsheets, and editorial content; * Monitors of issues or news events; * Identifies and compiles lists of media contacts; * Researches topics and issues and analyzing findings; * Edits and proofreads of client deliverables; * Assists in the development of client proposals; * Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS * A recent graduateor; currently enrolled in an accredited university or college as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student; * 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; * Must be able to spend at least 20 hours per week in the office. About APCO: APCO Worldwide is a global communication consultancy. We help the most innovative organizations adapt and thrive in this fast-moving, interconnected and complex world. We do this for all types of organizations, in all industries and in all situations. We partner with clients to guide them through a changing, complex global environment, enabling them to reach their business and societal goals. We bring our clients' work to life creatively and digitally through diverse thinking and a campaign mentality that embraces a variety of integrated tactics to achieve success. Our work impacts bottom lines; creates and protects jobs; defines issues important to society; improves workplaces and communities; gains visibility for and gives voice to those who may not typically be heard; and much more. Simply put, our work is impactful, meaningful, and problem-solving or opportunity-creating. APCO is a majority employee- and women-owned business. APCO Worldwide, named "Public Affairs Agency of the Year" 2017 Best Large Agency to Work For 2013-2014 and one of the Top Places to Work in PR by PRNews, offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D