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Boldness

Inclusivity

Curiosity

Empathy

APCO Worldwide is an advisory and advocacy communications consultancy helping leading public and private sector organizations be catalysts for progress, navigate the challenges of today, act with agility, anticipate social risk and build organizational reputations, relationships and solutions to succeed. APCO is an independent and majority women-owned business with offices in more than 30 global markets and work in more than 80 countries.

Human Resources

APCO Worldwide

APCO Worldwide is an advisory and advocacy communications consultancy.

You should have a degree in Communications or related fields, be proficient in Italian and English, and possess strong research, writing, and multitasking skills.

You will support media relations, conduct research, draft materials, assist in event planning, contribute to new business efforts, and manage social media engagement tasks.

Government & Politics

Media & Journalism

Milan

<div>About APCO
Founded in 1984, APCO is an award-winning, independently owned global communication and business strategy firm with offices in major cities throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. APCO combines a global perspective with local expertise to help clients around the world manage challenges, opportunities, perceptions and reputations. APCO clients include corporations and governments; industry associations and nonprofit organizations; and many of the top companies on the Fortune 500. The firm is a majority women-owned business.
Responsibilities:
we are looking for a Corporate Communication &amp; Pr intern for our Milan office
The following are specific duties performed on a daily basis:
<ul><li>Support media and social media relations (eg. drafting press releases, building media lists, elaborating social media pieces, fostering social media pr, managing online communities, etc.)
</li><li>Provide general research and intelligence to the office
</li><li>Develop understanding of different client/ industry issues through research and monitoring across a wide range of relevant issues
</li><li>Draft client materials
</li><li>Support event coordination and logistics organization
</li><li>Actively support new business opportunities by contributing to brainstorms, conducting research, compiling bios and preparing decks
</li><li>Any other task deemed reasonable
</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Desired Skills:
<ul><li>Degree and/or post-graduate degree in Communications, International Relations, Political Science or equivalent (ideally you are already graduated or very close to your graduation)
</li><li>Language skills: proficiency in Italian and English
</li><li>Prior experience working in agency and on social communications &amp; digital pr is a plus
</li><li>Knowledge and interest in corporate communication
</li><li>Strong research and analytical skills
</li><li>Excellent communication &amp; writing skills
</li><li>Ability to multitask, prioritize and perform under tight deadlines
</li><li>Eligible to work in the EU
</li></ul>Location: Via San Paolo 1, 20121 Milano</div>

About APCO
Founded in 1984, APCO is an award-winning, independently owned global communication and business strategy firm with offices in major cities throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. APCO combines a global perspective with local expertise to help clients around the world manage challenges, opportunities, perceptions and reputations. APCO clients include corporations and governments; industry associations and nonprofit organizations; and many of the top companies on the Fortune 500. The firm is a majority women-owned business.
Responsibilities:
we are looking for a Corporate Communication & Pr intern for our Milan office
The following are specific duties performed on a daily basis:
Support media and social media relations (eg. drafting press releases, building media lists, elaborating social media pieces, fostering social media pr, managing online communities, etc.)
Provide general research and intelligence to the office
Develop understanding of different client/ industry issues through research and monitoring across a wide range of relevant issues
Draft client materials
Support event coordination and logistics organization
Actively support new business opportunities by contributing to brainstorms, conducting research, compiling bios and preparing decks
Any other task deemed reasonable
Qualifications & Desired Skills:
Degree and/or post-graduate degree in Communications, International Relations, Political Science or equivalent (ideally you are already graduated or very close to your graduation)
Language skills: proficiency in Italian and English
Prior experience working in agency and on social communications & digital pr is a plus
Knowledge and interest in corporate communication
Strong research and analytical skills
Excellent communication & writing skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize and perform under tight deadlines
Eligible to work in the EU
Location: Via San Paolo 1, 20121 Milano

Intern, Corporate Communication - APCO Worldwide

Intern, Corporate Communication

You need a relevant Bachelor’s degree, 0-1 year experience, knowledge of UAE Labor Law, proficiency in Arabic and English, and must reside in Dubai or be willing to relocate.

You will manage HR queries, supervise government paperwork, maintain personnel files, oversee induction processes, support performance management, and ensure payroll accuracy.

People, HR & Administration

Education & Teaching

Dubai

<div>The Role:
The HR Intern is responsible for specified generalist responsibilities and core HR administration requirements across the Arab region offices in support of the HR function. The job holder will be required to work in a busy office and help the smooth running of the department throughout the region.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative duties:
<ul><li>Manage the core HR administrative process for all Arab region&rsquo;s offices and to act as &lsquo;point of contact&rsquo; for all staff requiring HR support and guidance on HR administrative queries.
</li><li>Liaise and supervise the PRO for all government related paperwork for staff.
</li><li>Create, maintain and review standard reports and administrative efficiencies.
</li><li>Enter data and ensure data integrity within HR information systems and other required databases
</li><li>Manage and maintain personnel files and keep all HR documentation up to date.
</li></ul>HRBP Assistance:
<ul><li>Manage Induction process for regional new starters at all levels including preparing materials, delivering the HR portions and coordinating logistics/meetings.
</li><li>Support the online-performance management process. Provide employees and supervisors with appropriate information to conduct reviews as needed.
</li><li>Oversee administration of the online review process on HRIS and ensure on line performance review forms are returned to Human Resources upon completion.
</li><li>Support co-ordination of the leaver process.
</li><li>Maintain accurate and up to date payroll and employee data spreadsheets
</li><li>Make sure that all items relating to pay are sent within pre-set deadlines to payroll and are accurate.
</li>Liaise with the Benefits provider to register all staff on to the Benefit schemes, respond to general benefit enquiries and to cancel benefits when appropriate. 
<li>
 
</li></ul>AD-Hocks Assignment/reports:
<ul><li>As per the HR Team&rsquo;s requests
</li></ul>Requirements:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, HR, or Equivalent
</li><li>0-1 years of relevant experience
</li><li>Knowledge of the UAE Labor Law and Free zone regulations is a plus
</li><li>Proficient in Arabic and English
</li><li>Must reside in Dubai or be willing to relocate
</li><li>Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed and allowed by local regulations</li></ul></div>

The Role:
The HR Intern is responsible for specified generalist responsibilities and core HR administration requirements across the Arab region offices in support of the HR function. The job holder will be required to work in a busy office and help the smooth running of the department throughout the region.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative duties:
Manage the core HR administrative process for all Arab region’s offices and to act as ‘point of contact’ for all staff requiring HR support and guidance on HR administrative queries.
Liaise and supervise the PRO for all government related paperwork for staff.
Create, maintain and review standard reports and administrative efficiencies.
Enter data and ensure data integrity within HR information systems and other required databases
Manage and maintain personnel files and keep all HR documentation up to date.
HRBP Assistance:
Manage Induction process for regional new starters at all levels including preparing materials, delivering the HR portions and coordinating logistics/meetings.
Support the online-performance management process. Provide employees and supervisors with appropriate information to conduct reviews as needed.
Oversee administration of the online review process on HRIS and ensure on line performance review forms are returned to Human Resources upon completion.
Support co-ordination of the leaver process.
Maintain accurate and up to date payroll and employee data spreadsheets
Make sure that all items relating to pay are sent within pre-set deadlines to payroll and are accurate.
Liaise with the Benefits provider to register all staff on to the Benefit schemes, respond to general benefit enquiries and to cancel benefits when appropriate.


AD-Hocks Assignment/reports:
As per the HR Team’s requests
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, HR, or Equivalent
0-1 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of the UAE Labor Law and Free zone regulations is a plus
Proficient in Arabic and English
Must reside in Dubai or be willing to relocate
Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed and allowed by local regulations

Intern, HR - APCO Worldwide

Intern, HR

You should have a degree in IT or related field, 1-2 years in helpdesk support, experience with Windows, Mac, Office365, and conference tech, plus relevant certifications and troubleshooting skills.

You will provide help desk support for users, perform hands-on tech assistance, engage with vendors, and participate in service improvement projects and other assigned tasks.

Software Engineering

IT & Cybersecurity

<div>The Role:
The IT Associate works to ensure a smooth operational technology environment through proactive engagement with our staff as requirements, issues or problems arise. The IT Associate will be a part of an integrated global team providing quality guidance and support to colleagues locally and across the APCO network. The role offers extensive on-the-job learning opportunities and you will be working with the very latest hardware and collaboration technologies. The role requires working one week night shift per month. 
 
Primary Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Help desk support for regional and global users both in-person and remotely, working with the global service desk team and ensuring cases are updated and repeating issues are addressed effectively.
</li><li>Perform hands on support, both preventative and remedial for all company technologies, mobile devices, applications, cloud services, conferencing rooms and peripherals or other technologies as required.
</li><li>Engage service providers and vendors in logging support or service tickets as required or assigned.
</li><li>Participate in projects to improve service provision, performance or to resolve an ongoing requirement.
</li>Other responsibilities as assigned. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
Qualifications:
<ul><li>BA/BS or Technical degree in Information Technology, MIS or related field is highly desirable
</li><li>ITIL, Microsoft certification (MTA, MCP, MCITP, MCSE) highly desirable.
</li><li>1-2 years of relevant experience, ideally with a professional services firm.
</li><li>Experience in Tier 1 or Tier 2 helpdesk support
</li><li>Supporting PC and Mac hardware, peripherals and networking technologies.
</li><li>Hardware and software troubleshooting techniques, tools and utilities
</li><li>Windows, MacOS, IOS and their cloud management platforms e.g. InTune
</li><li>Office365 or other business productivity suite administration experience
</li><li>Experience supporting Zoom and Teams for remote users, and an understanding of conference room AV technology.
</li><li>Troubleshooting skill &ndash; Windows &amp; Mac OS
</li><li>Experience working consistently within a ticket tracking system (e.g. Freshservice), assigning, updating and closing tickets in a reliable manner</li></ul></div>

The Role:
The IT Associate works to ensure a smooth operational technology environment through proactive engagement with our staff as requirements, issues or problems arise. The IT Associate will be a part of an integrated global team providing quality guidance and support to colleagues locally and across the APCO network. The role offers extensive on-the-job learning opportunities and you will be working with the very latest hardware and collaboration technologies. The role requires working one week night shift per month.

Primary Responsibilities:
Help desk support for regional and global users both in-person and remotely, working with the global service desk team and ensuring cases are updated and repeating issues are addressed effectively.
Perform hands on support, both preventative and remedial for all company technologies, mobile devices, applications, cloud services, conferencing rooms and peripherals or other technologies as required.
Engage service providers and vendors in logging support or service tickets as required or assigned.
Participate in projects to improve service provision, performance or to resolve an ongoing requirement.
Other responsibilities as assigned.


Qualifications:
BA/BS or Technical degree in Information Technology, MIS or related field is highly desirable
ITIL, Microsoft certification (MTA, MCP, MCITP, MCSE) highly desirable.
1-2 years of relevant experience, ideally with a professional services firm.
Experience in Tier 1 or Tier 2 helpdesk support
Supporting PC and Mac hardware, peripherals and networking technologies.
Hardware and software troubleshooting techniques, tools and utilities
Windows, MacOS, IOS and their cloud management platforms e.g. InTune
Office365 or other business productivity suite administration experience
Experience supporting Zoom and Teams for remote users, and an understanding of conference room AV technology.
Troubleshooting skill – Windows & Mac OS
Experience working consistently within a ticket tracking system (e.g. Freshservice), assigning, updating and closing tickets in a reliable manner

IT Support Associate - APCO Worldwide

IT Support Associate

You need 15+ years in Italian public affairs, strong writing and project management skills, expertise in stakeholder engagement, and a passion for Italian politics and business growth.

You will lead public affairs campaigns, manage client relationships, oversee projects, develop strategies, monitor issues, and identify new business opportunities.

Rome

<div>APCO&rsquo;s Rome office is hiring a Director to join our fast-growing public affairs team. We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and talented professional to join our team based only a few minutes&rsquo; walk to the Italian Senate.
We work with high-profile companies and organisations spanning energy, transport, health, tech, sustainability, fmcg and professional services. Candidates with an interest in these sectors would be welcomed. You will have strong expertise navigating Italian policy issues on behalf of clients in an agency setting and a deep understanding of ongoing developments within Italian politics.
The ideal candidate would need to have a minimum of fifteen years of relevant experience in consultancy, in-house, Italian political institutions, or within trade associations/think tanks. Experience of working in the Italian Parliament or political parties would be of advantage, but not a pre-requisite for this role.
You will be self-directed, proactive, and motivated to win for your clients every day. You will have experience leading teams, driving new business and managing work streams while also serving as senior counsel on major projects. You will have a desire to learn and grow &ndash; both across industries/sectors and communication mediums, such as traditional media, social/digital media, issues advocacy, grassroots, and stakeholder communications. You know how to work with clients and have a positive, proactive attitude that wins the confidence of clients and inspires teams.
By joining our team, you will be working with colleagues across APCO&rsquo;s international network of 32 offices who are open, collaborative, collegiate, supportive, and diverse.
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Lead a wide range of public affairs, strategic communication and issue campaigns for our clients.
</li><li>Manage and grow client relationships including overseeing client projects, supervising project teams, allocating resources, and delegating and reviewing work effectively.
</li><li>Provide the highest level of client service on a daily basis through proactive account management, serving as the key client contact while also managing staff (both senior and junior) to successfully maintain and grow client relationships.
</li><li>Design and implement integrated public affairs campaigns to position client issues, messages and priorities with key audiences that may include politicians (national, regional and local), civil servants, media, trade associations, consumers and other key stakeholders for our clients.
</li><li>Lead strategy development and craft effective messages for both prospective clients (as a key part of the new business process) and for existing clients.
</li><li>Monitor developments in key client issue areas and flag opportunities for further client engagement.
</li><li>Identify and lead new business opportunities for APCO.
</li></ul>Qualifications:
<ul><li>At least 15+ years of Italian public affairs and strategic communications campaign experience including leading successful teams.
</li><li>Exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills, and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight deadlines.
</li><li>Solid project management experience, including overseeing a team and multiple deliverables, providing clear and concise feedback to maintain high standards.
</li><li>Demonstrated success formulating and leading strategic engagements with external stakeholders.
</li><li>Attitude for identifying, leading and winning new business opportunities in line with APCO&rsquo;s growth strategy.
</li><li>Have strong enthusiasm for Italian politics and a deep understanding how connections are built, and policy forged.
</li></ul>We are recognised as one of the best agencies to work for in our industry, providing:
<ul><li>The opportunity to work on a diverse range of clients and projects with some of the industry&rsquo;s best and brightest.
</li><li>A collegial and collaborative working environment, where you will work closely with colleagues from around the world.
</li><li>Significant opportunities to develop professionally, with extensive training and personal development programmes.
</li>A competitive compensation and benefits package, including private medical insurance and mental health support. Industry-leading global exchange program. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
About APCO in Italy
APCO Italy has over 60 staff working across more than 100 clients and sits at the centre of the firm&rsquo;s global operations. Thanks to a diverse and multilingual team, APCO Italy leads on many of the firm&rsquo;s most dynamic global assignments. With a growing client base in the most pressing issues facing the world today, APCO has been a fixture of the Italian public affairs and communication&rsquo;s market since 2000 and continues to be at the forefront of the seismic changes facing economies and societies today.
We are a truly integrated firm, with deep expertise and experience across the full range of advisory offerings including corporate communications, public affairs, digital strategy and paid media.</div>

APCO’s Rome office is hiring a Director to join our fast-growing public affairs team. We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and talented professional to join our team based only a few minutes’ walk to the Italian Senate.
We work with high-profile companies and organisations spanning energy, transport, health, tech, sustainability, fmcg and professional services. Candidates with an interest in these sectors would be welcomed. You will have strong expertise navigating Italian policy issues on behalf of clients in an agency setting and a deep understanding of ongoing developments within Italian politics.
The ideal candidate would need to have a minimum of fifteen years of relevant experience in consultancy, in-house, Italian political institutions, or within trade associations/think tanks. Experience of working in the Italian Parliament or political parties would be of advantage, but not a pre-requisite for this role.
You will be self-directed, proactive, and motivated to win for your clients every day. You will have experience leading teams, driving new business and managing work streams while also serving as senior counsel on major projects. You will have a desire to learn and grow – both across industries/sectors and communication mediums, such as traditional media, social/digital media, issues advocacy, grassroots, and stakeholder communications. You know how to work with clients and have a positive, proactive attitude that wins the confidence of clients and inspires teams.
By joining our team, you will be working with colleagues across APCO’s international network of 32 offices who are open, collaborative, collegiate, supportive, and diverse.
Responsibilities:
Lead a wide range of public affairs, strategic communication and issue campaigns for our clients.
Manage and grow client relationships including overseeing client projects, supervising project teams, allocating resources, and delegating and reviewing work effectively.
Provide the highest level of client service on a daily basis through proactive account management, serving as the key client contact while also managing staff (both senior and junior) to successfully maintain and grow client relationships.
Design and implement integrated public affairs campaigns to position client issues, messages and priorities with key audiences that may include politicians (national, regional and local), civil servants, media, trade associations, consumers and other key stakeholders for our clients.
Lead strategy development and craft effective messages for both prospective clients (as a key part of the new business process) and for existing clients.
Monitor developments in key client issue areas and flag opportunities for further client engagement.
Identify and lead new business opportunities for APCO.
Qualifications:
At least 15+ years of Italian public affairs and strategic communications campaign experience including leading successful teams.
Exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills, and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight deadlines.
Solid project management experience, including overseeing a team and multiple deliverables, providing clear and concise feedback to maintain high standards.
Demonstrated success formulating and leading strategic engagements with external stakeholders.
Attitude for identifying, leading and winning new business opportunities in line with APCO’s growth strategy.
Have strong enthusiasm for Italian politics and a deep understanding how connections are built, and policy forged.
We are recognised as one of the best agencies to work for in our industry, providing:
The opportunity to work on a diverse range of clients and projects with some of the industry’s best and brightest.
A collegial and collaborative working environment, where you will work closely with colleagues from around the world.
Significant opportunities to develop professionally, with extensive training and personal development programmes.
A competitive compensation and benefits package, including private medical insurance and mental health support. Industry-leading global exchange program.


About APCO in Italy
APCO Italy has over 60 staff working across more than 100 clients and sits at the centre of the firm’s global operations. Thanks to a diverse and multilingual team, APCO Italy leads on many of the firm’s most dynamic global assignments. With a growing client base in the most pressing issues facing the world today, APCO has been a fixture of the Italian public affairs and communication’s market since 2000 and continues to be at the forefront of the seismic changes facing economies and societies today.
We are a truly integrated firm, with deep expertise and experience across the full range of advisory offerings including corporate communications, public affairs, digital strategy and paid media.

APCO Worldwide

Mission

Culture & values

Boldness

Inclusivity

Curiosity

Empathy