We are seeking intern colleagues for APCO Tokyo office.

Brief

APCO Worldwide is an independent and majority women-owned business with over 30 offices in major business, financial, political, and media capitals throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions. Tokyo office opened in 2014 and supports a range of Japanese and international clients that span multiple industries such as healthcare, tech, education and the public sector. APCO Tokyo‘s multicultural working environment provides students with the opportunity to analyze industries and markets from political, economic, and social angles, as well as improve their language abilities. Interns work as an integral part of our close-knit team on client projects including government relations and strategic communications work.

Interns at APCO’s Tokyo office will be responsible for supporting consultants on various existing and upcoming projects.

Specific responsibilities may include the following:

  • Translation (written Japanese to English and vice versa)
  • Online research and reports on media, markets, stakeholders, and policies
  • News and social media monitoring and analysis
  • Work with team to improve the design of presentations, proposal materials or deliverables
  • Media and event management support
  • Active participation in brainstorming and strategy sessions
  • Providing administrative assistance to projects on a limited basis
  • Other similar duties as assigned

Requirements& Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor or master's degree in progress, preferably in communications, public relations, international affairs or related fields
Experience: Previous trade association, diplomatic mission, research institution, agency, or consulting internship experience a plus
Language: Fluent or business level English and Japanese
*For reference, candidates’ Japanese ability should be at least N1 level. Those who have taken the TOEFL should be scoring 100 or above. The recruitment process will include interviews and writing assignments in both Japanese and English.
Other Core Skills:

  • Ability to work well with others in a team and independently
  • Ability to organize, multitask, and adhere to deadlines
  • Proactive approach and eagerness to learn
  • Eligibility to live and work in Japan (APCO will not sponsor visas for interns)

Working Arrangement:
The office space is open to those who are willing to come in but remote work is acceptable.

ABOUT APCO

APCO Worldwide is an advisory and advocacy communications consultancy helping leading public and private sector organizations act with agility, and build organizational reputations, brands, relationships and solutions to succeed.

Our expertise and integrated approach enable us to provide a full range of services, across industry sectors and global markets. We deliver effective counsel to boards of directors and C-suite executives, and we design and implement campaigns and programs that meet the evolving needs of their teams in communications, public affairs, government relations, legal, risk, organizational transformation, international relations, corporate responsibility and brand marketing.

APCO IN TOKYO

APCO’s Tokyo-based team prides itself on a proven record of advising multinational companies to realize strategic advantage and achieve their top- and bottom-line business goals by:

  • Aligning with societal and government priorities
  • Anticipating potential issues and mitigating negative risks
  • Navigating regulatory scrutiny and using regulation to call out others
  • Responding rapidly to crises to maintain and rebuild reputation
  • Identifying and engaging key local stakeholders and third-parties
  • Advocating for policies that create or expand their market

Our clients—a majority of whom draw from the health and tech industries–choose APCO for our unique combination of global mindset and local market knowledge and relationships. They trust that our insights and ideas will properly balance what's needed in Japan with the increasingly complex geopolitics of their business and with the uncertainties wrought by climate change, pandemic threats, rising prices, growing inequality, disinformation and various forms of ethnic and political tribalism.

Delivering on that promise is our diverse team of consultants, who have studied or worked in a dozen countries and who speak at least a half-dozen languages. Their international experience and perspectives enable us to deliver unmatched, world-class counsel and service that sets our clients apart and sets them up for continued success in Japan and beyond.

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.


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