Role Summary
The Intern will support client teams across Web3, fintech, and digital asset accounts by assisting with day-to-day activities, campaign execution, and content development. This role offers hands-on exposure to PR, media relations, and strategic communications in a fast-paced agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating day-to-day client activities and internal communication
• Support preparation of status reports, meeting notes, and presentations
• Help track project timelines, deliverables, and updates
• Support campaign execution under the guidance of senior team members
• Coordinate with internal teams (PR, content, digital, creative) to ensure smooth workflow
• Help track approvals, deadlines, and project progress
• Assist in drafting press materials, including press releases, media pitches, and briefing notes
• Support media outreach and maintain media lists
• Monitor media coverage and help track campaign performance
• Contribute to content development such as blogs, announcements, and thought leadership pieces
• Conduct research on industry trends in Web3, fintech, and tech
• Support development of campaign ideas and presentations
• Assist with new business research and proposal preparation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress), preferably in Communications, PR, Marketing, or related field
• Interest in fintech and digital assets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Interest in PR, media, and emerging technologies (Web3, fintech, digital assets)
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of digital media and content creation is a plus

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

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.