Associate Consultant, Geo-Commerce

Associate Consultant, Geo-Commerce

Early Career Position focused on Geopolitical Advisory, Public Affairs and Crisis Communications

As an Associate Consultant in APCO Worldwide’s Geo-Commerce Practice in New York or Washington D.C. you will have responsibility to help APCO deliver and grow its advisory business focused on cross-border trade, investment and commerce as well as broader geopolitical, policy and communication matters, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations.

You will work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues across the U.S., Europe and China. You will play a key role in coordinating and driving client projects and supporting the execution and engagement of high-profile public affairs and communications programs. The selected candidate must have the ability to work with cross-border, inter-disciplinary teams; manage competing priorities and deadlines; and ensure consistently high-quality client service, while staying abreast of current affairs, particularly related to the tech sector and the impacts of geopolitical events on multinational businesses. You will have the opportunity to work across disciplines: corporate advisory, public affairs, policy analysis, government relations, litigation and crises, issues management, ESG, anti-trust, communications, financial, media relations, and digital engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor policies and news on topics related to international relations including trade and supply chain, investment restrictions, economic sanctions, data and cybersecurity, national security and other diplomatic actions
• Conduct research into issues related to sectors including telecommunications, apparel, agriculture, healthcare and tech
• Assist in drafting analytical pieces on issues, policies, current events and business trends such as the CHIPS Act, trade and investment actions, UFLPA and other U.S. congressional developments
• Assist in identifying and engaging diverse stakeholders, media and influencers on topics and issues mentioned above
• Actively participate in brainstorming and team discussions
• Support media and stakeholder engagement
• Provide assistance to project teams and new business efforts, including primary and secondary research, data collection, note-taking and credential compilation

Qualifications:

• A demonstrated interest in communications, international affairs, or political science
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment collaborating with a distributed team
• Excellent written and oral communication, critical thinking and research skills
• Entrepreneurial with strong critical thinking abilities
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Able to multi-task and approach assignments independently
• Alignment with APCO’s values of curiosity, boldness, inclusivity and empathy
• 2 years of relevant experience

Compensation Range:

• $50,000–$70,000 (depending on geography, expertise, background, experience, etc.)

APCO Worldwide is an advisory and advocacy communications consultancy. We partner with public and private sector organizations to help them catalyze progress, act with agility and build reputations, relationships and solutions that enable success. It is an independent and majority women-owned business.

With our commitment to recruit, hire, promote and retain people who reflect the diverse communities in which we operate, APCO Worldwide ensures our teams bring the best possible expertise and diverse perspectives to our clients. We embrace diversity of identity, experience and thought, 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.