Job Opportunities – Americas
To submit your resume for future employment opportunities in the Americas, please contact:
Jessica Lee
senior employment manager
APCO Worldwide
Human Resources Dept.
700 12th Street, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20005
U.S.A.
Phone: +202.778.1000
or
Washington, D.C.
Administrative Assistant
Billing Accountant
Communication/Public Affairs Opportunities
Graphic & Digital Designer
Grassroots/Public Affairs Manager (SAE)
Online Marketing & Communication Associate
Senior Vice President/Vice President
Chicago
Entry-level and Junior Communication Professionals
New York
Entry-level and Junior Communication Professionals
Seattle
Office Manager
San Francisco
VP - Consumer Media Relations
Administrative Assistant
Washington, D.C.
APCO Worldwide, a global communication consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant. This position will be an integral partner to senior level staff members and provide support to them by supporting their day-to-day activities. You will help to identify action items and anticipate issues on their behalf; create, edit and/or proofread documents, presentations, contracts and agreements; coordinate events, meetings and travel arrangements; and support research efforts as needed. Ideal candidates must have 5+ years administrative experience supporting senior executives, excellent communication/customer service skills, be detail orientated and have the ability to juggle multiple assignments. High level of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required.
APCO Worldwide, named one of the "Top Places to Work in PR" by PRNews, is an award winning firm and offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D
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Billing Accountant
Washington, D.C.
APCO Worldwide, a global strategic communication consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., is seeking a billing accountant responsible for managing the billing/invoicing process for APCO's clients. You will work with our client account/project managers to produce and finalize monthly client invoices through a pre-bill/proforma process, prepare client budget tracking reports and reconcile client accounts, reconcile manual invoices and set up new client accounts or projects.
A successful candidate will have an accounting degree or equivalent work experience, and three or more years of client billing experience (retainer, time + material, etc.) preferably in a professional services firm. You must have proven experience using accounting/ERP software, excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to multi-task. Proficiency in MS Office products also required.
APCO Worldwide, named one of the "Top Places to Work in PR" by PRNews, is an award winning firm and offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D
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Communication/Public Affairs Opportunities
Washington, D.C.
APCO Worldwide, a global communication consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., is accepting resume submissions from qualified individuals to build our talent pipelines in our Washington, D.C., and New York City offices. We are always interested in speaking with professionals who are interested in joining our firm and bring proven experience providing clients with consulting services in public relations, public affairs, issue management, media relations and/or public policy. Individuals may be responsible for researching client and current issues, media pitching/media monitoring, and writing press releases/summaries/reports and other client materials.
Candidates must have BA/BS in a related field. Experience in the international and/or political arena is highly desirable. Successful candidate will have exceptional writing skills with the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight deadlines, excellent project management experience, and the ability to provide our clients with the highest level of client service.
APCO offers a collegial work environment, an award-winning training program, opportunities for international exchanges, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D
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Graphic & Digital Designer
Washington, D.C.
APCO Worldwide, a global communication consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., has an immediate opening for a graphic and digital designer within our in-house creative studio. We are looking for a team player with excellent communication, time management and organizational skills. Responsibilities will include working with an art director, creative director and diverse clients to conceptualize and design a range of print and online media. APCO's clients include Fortune 500 companies, non profits and a wide range of organizations.
Qualified candidates will have exceptional creative abilities and the capacity to integrate message and visual elements. You should have a minimum of 3-5 years or relevant experience and a BA, BS or BFA degree in graphic design, fine arts or a related field. A solid understanding of print production process, working from templates and photo research; strong skills in Adobe CS including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, basic HTML/Dreamweaver & Flash, and Adobe Acrobat; and proficiency with a PC/Mac and knowledge of PowerPoint and MS Office Suite are also required.
APCO Worldwide, named one of the "Top Places to Work in PR" by PRNews, is an award winning firm and offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D
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Grassroots/Public Affairs Manager (SAE)
Washington, D.C.
APCO Worldwide, a global communication consulting firm, is seeking experienced, mid-level public affairs practitioner for its grassroots practice in the Washington, D.C. office. You will be responsible for managing grassroots campaigns, coalition building, issues management, media relations and for delivering the highest level of service to our clients. A successful candidate will have campaign and/or grassroots organizing experience, exceptional writing skills with the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight deadlines, four to six years of public affairs or political campaign management experience, and excellent communication skills. Bachelors Degree required.
APCO Worldwide is an award winning firm and offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D
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Online Marketing & Communication Associate
Washington, D.C.
APCO Worldwide, a global communication consulting firm, is seeking a talented individual to join its corporate marketing and communication team. The Online Marketing & Communication Associate will manage APCO's online positioning, brand and reputation. Responsibilities include: Web site development on behalf of APCO; working with application developers and graphic designers to support online marketing; drafting and managing online content; updating corporate Web sites (to include sub-sites and intranet); managing corporate contact database; organizing e-mail outreach; driving APCO's social media initiatives; SEO; monitoring blogs; and evaluating analytics. Requires a Bachelors Degree (a marketing, public relations or online communication degree preferred) and 3-5 years of relevant experience that includes experience designing and maintaining multiple Web sites, management of multiple complex projects and demonstrated strong proficiency in HTML and working with style sheets.
The most competitive candidates will also demonstrate strong project management skills, knowledge of the latest trends and technologies in online and social media, familiarity with online media research tools (i.e. ComScore, NetRatings) and an understanding of blog communities, blog advertising and monitoring. You should also have prior experience developing and conducting e-marketing initiatives, experience with Web site reporting tools (i.e. Urchin or Web Trends) and proficiency with Microsoft Office and HTML. Knowledge of CSS and Flash is a plus.
APCO Worldwide, named one of the "Top Places to Work in PR" by PRNews, is an award winning firm and offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D
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Senior Vice President/Vice President
Washington, D.C.
APCO Worldwide, a global communication consulting firm, is seeking SVP/VP level candidates for our DC office. Candidates may have a focus on digital, crisis or corporate communication. SVP/VP's at APCO have significant responsibilities for managing significant projects and budgets, providing strategic counsel to clients, managing/mentoring junior staff, driving and participating in business development activities, and developing and managing media strategies.
Qualified individuals will have a blend of corporate and agency experience; a solid understanding of corporate communication issues, objective and strategies; experience managing senior level client relationships; senior traditional and/or new media relations experience with a broad range of industry contacts; excellent writing skills; a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience that blends both agency and corporate communication environments; and a BA/BS degree.
APCO Worldwide, named one of the "Top Places to Work in PR" by PRNews, is an award winning firm and offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D
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Entry-level and Junior Communication Professionals
Chicago
APCO Worldwide, an international public affairs and strategic communication firm, has an immediate opening for an entry or junior level professional to join its Chicago office. Responsibilities include project and client account support; research, coordination, preparation and distribution of client materials (press releases, fact sheets, talking points, etc); media monitoring and documenting and tracking of account activity. Qualified candidates must have BA/BS, excellent communication skills, as well as strong writing and editing skills. Must be detail oriented and have the ability to juggle multiple assignments. Prior internship or work experience in public affairs, political campaigns, public relations or international affairs preferred. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point required.
APCO Worldwide is an award winning firm and offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D
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Entry-level and Junior Communication Professionals
New York
APCO Worldwide, an international public affairs and strategic communication firm, has an immediate opening for an entry or junior level professional to join its New York City office. Responsibilities include project and client account support; research, coordination, preparation and distribution of client materials (press releases, fact sheets, talking points, etc.); media monitoring and documenting and tracking of account activity. Qualified candidates must have BA/BS, excellent communication skills, as well as strong writing and editing skills. Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to juggle multiple assignments. Prior internship or work experience in public affairs, political campaigns, public relations or international affairs preferred. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required.
Besides rewarding work and an energized work environment, APCO offers an award-winning training program, opportunities for international exchanges, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D
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Office Manager
Seattle
APCO Worldwide, a global communication consultancy, has an opening for a polished, experienced professional to manage and coordinate the day-to-day business and administrative operations of its Seattle office. You will serve as a liaison to the firm's corporate office in Washington DC and manage the office's financial processes to include: assist in preparation and tracking of project and office budgets; manage and monitor office and client-related expenses; process check requests and ensure accurate and timely payment to vendors; assist with and facilitate monthly billing of clients; and manage office facilities. You also will assist with business development efforts by formatting of documents and presentations. You also will be responsible for facilitating contract development in conjunction with legal and finance staff.
A successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of senior/executive level administrative or office management experience that includes fiscal responsibilities, excellent communication and customer service skills and ability to multi-task. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required.
APCO Worldwide, named one of the "Top Places to Work in PR" by PRNews, is an award winning firm and offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D
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VP - Consumer Media Relations
San Francisco
APCO Worldwide, a global communication consulting firm, is seeking a vice president/senior media relations professional in the San Francisco area. This individual will be responsible for managing client relationships, projects and budgets; providing strategic counsel to clients; managing/mentoring junior staff; and developing and managing media strategies. This role has a significant media relations focus which will include designing and executing aggressive consumer public relations campaigns by cultivating media relationships for APCO clients, creating compelling story angles and ideas, pitching news stories, seeking high-level placements in print and broadcast media, responding to media inquiries and writing and distributing media materials.
Qualified candidates must have a proven track record of account management experience and media outreach. You should also have established national media relationships and the eagerness to build new relationships with key journalists and media outlets. Excellent writing and editing skills are also required. Candidates should have a minimum of ten years of experience that includes both strong consumer oriented media relations and agency account management experience.
APCO Worldwide, named one of the "Top Places to Work in PR" by PRNews, is an award winning firm and offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D
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