Technology Communications Fellowship - Winter/Spring '26
APCO—a leading global advocacy and advisory firm—is hiring a Graduate Fellow focused on technology communications. We are looking for individuals with strong expertise and interest in technology, AI, communications, and client service.
APCO has a rich history of advising organizations during business-critical moments, future-proofing their businesses and engaging with an array of stakeholders. Our work spans technology communications, corporate positioning, and reputation management, uniquely positioning us to support clients by crafting compelling narratives that resonate with all relevant stakeholders, and drive business success across global markets.
Our full-time, paid Graduate Fellowship is designed for individuals in their final semester or recent graduates of a master’s program. Fellows are treated as professional staff, participate in client meetings and actively contribute ideas, and support the overall management and growth of client work and the firm.
Fellows will be based in the Los Angeles area.
Responsibilities:
- Provides day-to-day support of client projects by drafting materials (i.e. summary reports, press releases, credentials, and proposals), media monitoring, and conducting and analyzing research on a variety of client related issues;
- Assists on digital and social media projects, including creative project management, social media research, reporting, and content creation;
- Drafts initial proposals for client work and new business initiatives;
- Attends and actively participates in internal and client meetings, including brainstorming sessions;
- Develops understanding of client issues through research and monitoring of relevant issues;
- Actively supports new business process by preparing pitches and proposals, conducting research, compiling bios and preparing presentation decks.
Qualifications:
- A demonstrated interest in technology communications, including artificial intelligence;
- Comfort in a fast-paced environment collaborating with a global team;
- Entrepreneurial with strong critical thinking abilities;
- Organized and attentive to detail;
- Able to multi-task and approach assignments independently;
- Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite;
- Available to work 40 hours per week;
- Requires US Work Authorization, unable to consider candidates with OPT/Post-OPT status
What are the core working hours and will I need to be in an office?
Our fellows work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Our west coast offices are currently working day-to-day remotely while convening in-person monthly.
Compensation:
This is a paid fellowship at a fixed hourly rate of $24.04.
When is the closing date for applications?
Applications will close on Friday, October 10th.
When does the fellowship commence?
Our program begins on Monday, January 12th and ends on Friday, May 15th 2025.
Careers at APCO
Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams who 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.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, national origin, citizenship, native language, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, veteran status, neurodivergence, mental or physical disability, medical history, pregnancy, political belief or affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.