Communication Intern
The Communication Intern role is to assist the Team in several tasks including: research, content writing, pitching stories, preparing PowerPoint presentations and some ad-hocks assignments as per the direct supervisor’s requests
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Organize bi-weekly meeting between clients and mid to senior level employees at APCO
- Take minutes of meetings and send accurate and detailed report to the concerned parties
- Assist in drafting basic content pieces (PR and social media)
- Complete all necessary administrative tasks, such as research and email
- Maintain email/telephone contacts with clients as needed, without requiring a supervisor to intervene on routine matters
- Assist in preparing coverage, weekly and monthly reports
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations
- Onsite support
- Editorial & content writing
- Ad Hocks assignment as per the Account Director’s request
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in business management, Marketing, Economics, International Relations, Mass Communication or Equivalent
- Good writing, communication, organization , time management and initiative skills
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Available as full timer
- Good knowledge and interest in climate change and sustainability
- Proficient in Arabic and English Language
AD-Hocks Assignment/reports:
- As per the Direct Manager’s requests
Internship period:
- 3 months, might be extended to a total of 6 months based on need
Competencies
- Excellent communication skills written and verbally
- Excellent writing skills
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Research skills
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organization and time management skills, strong attention to detail
- Initiative skills
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to be flexible, resilient, solution oriented and creative
- Service-orientated attitude, proactive thinker, information seeker
Work Conditions
The physical abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, in addition to the office climate:
- Office environment is general office setting