About the Role We are seeking Interns to join APCO's Greater China team in Beijing. In this role, you will support client and business initiatives through research, stakeholder mapping, media and policy monitoring, content development and project coordination. Working alongside colleagues across our global network, you will gain exposure to public affairs, strategic communications and advocacy programmes across a range of sectors and issues. What You’ll Do - Conduct research and analysis on policy, regulatory, industry and stakeholder developments. - Monitor media, public policy and current affairs relevant to client priorities. - Support the preparation of client materials, including reports, briefings, presentations and research summaries. - Assist with stakeholder mapping, event coordination and project administration. - Contribute to content development, translation and proofreading in English and/or Chinese. - Collaborate with colleagues across practices and markets to support client projects and business objectives. - Stay informed on current affairs, public policy, business and geopolitical developments relevant to APCO's clients. What You Bring - Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field. - Mother-tongue Chinese proficiency is required, together with strong English research, writing and communication skills, broadly equivalent to IELTS 7.0+, TOEFL iBT 95+, or comparable demonstrated proficiency. - Previous internship, academic, research or extracurricular experience related to public affairs, strategic communications, public policy, consulting or government relations is preferred. - Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Proactive, detail-oriented and eager to learn. - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. - Interest in public affairs, strategic communications, policy and current affairs. - Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies. Additional Requirements - Ability to work onsite from our Beijing office. - Commitment to a minimum internship period of three months. - Availability to work at least three days per week during regular business hours (9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday). 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.