International Affairs Summer/Fall '25 Internship (Ukrainian Bilingual)

APCO is looking for a forward-thinking and enthusiastic intern who is fluent in Ukrainian to join our team for the Office of the Executive Chairman (OXC). OXC supports our founder and chairman, Margery Kraus, on a range of new business proposals, client support, and thought leadership content. Our team is dynamic, fast-paced, and consistently operates at a global level.   

The intern will support our international communication and public affairs efforts by conducting research, analyzing data, preparing reports, and assisting with various projects. The intern will also be responsible for monitoring media coverage and social media in Ukraine as well as drafting content in Ukrainian. The ideal candidate will also have a strong interest in geopolitics, culture and events. Although most of the work will consist in assisting with Ukraine-related requests, the intern will have the opportunity to explore other areas and support other teams across APCO.

This internship may sit in our Washington DC or New York office.

Responsibilities: 

• Conducting research and analysis on issues related to clients in Ukraine;
• Monitoring Ukrainian-language media coverage and social media platforms;
• Writing and translating content for clients in Ukrainian;
• Draft briefs for new business opportunities, fact sheets, and editorial content;  
• Monitor issues or news events;  
• Identify and compile lists of media contacts;  
• Research topics and issues and analyzing findings;  
• Edit and proofread client deliverables;  
• Assist in the development of client proposals;  
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Fluent in written and spoken Ukrainian;
• Experience studying or working in Ukraine is a plus;
• A recent graduate or; a senior currently enrolled in an accredited university or college as a full-time undergraduate;
• The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and attentive to detail;  
• Applicants are expected to have excellent written and oral communication skills and experience successfully balancing multiple tasks;  
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• 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 interns work between 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 

We are committed to a hybrid and flexible working environment, and there may be days that you wish to work from home and days that we come together so that you get to explore more of our culture and meet other colleagues. You will be provided with a company laptop so that you are able to work from home and in the office easily. 

Compensation:
 
This is a paid internship at a fixed hourly rate of $17.50.

When is the closing date for applications?

Applications will close on Monday, March 17th. 

When does the internship commence? 

Our intern program begins on Monday, June 9th and ends on Friday, December 12th 2025. 

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.

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About APCO 
 

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.  

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world. 

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of s