Job description

Job Summary

The Business Transformation Intern will support the delivery of internal communications and change management projects by contributing to content development, project coordination, and business development activities. The role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit internal communication materials, including leadership messages, change narratives, FAQs, and employee-facing updates.

  
  

• Support the development of communication plans and toolkits for transformation and change management projects.

  
  

• Help maintain content calendars and coordinate the rollout of internal campaigns across channels.

  
  

• Support day-to-day project activities, including scheduling, documentation, and tracking of deliverables.

  
  

• Assist with the preparation of client-ready materials such as presentations, workshop content, and reports.

  
  

• Coordinate with internal teams to keep project timelines and action items on track.

  
  

• Support proposal development, including research, formatting, and drafting sections under senior guidance.

  
  

• Help prepare pitch materials, credentials decks, and case studies.

  
  

• Conduct research on clients, sectors, and competitors to inform business development conversations.

  
  

Requirements

• Recently completed a degree in Business, Communications, Journalism, Psychology, or a related field.

  
  

• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to adapt tone for different audiences.

  
  

• Interest in organizational change, culture, employee engagement, and internal communications.

  
  

• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

  
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; familiarity with AI tools for research, drafting, and content development is a plus.

  
  

• Fluency in Arabic and English, written and spoken.

  
  

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.