Project Consultant (f/m/d)

Founded in 1984, APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.

We are looking for talented professionals to join us as a Project Consultant (f/m/d) in our growing office in Berlin. This is an outstanding opportunity to kickstart your career within the Public Affairs & PR Consulting world, working within a diverse, multi-market, and collaborative consultancy.

What will you be doing in this role?

• You will be supporting different project teams across a variety of clients from different sectors – corporate/crisis communications & healthcare.
• You will own elements of projects and workstreams while being an active member of the project team and consulting the client on current issues and strategic approaches
• You are actively involved in the day-to-day work of client projects, drafting materials, conducting research and analysis, monitoring media as well as political issues & topics
• You create client-ready written content including press releases, op-eds, viewpoint articles, blog posts, award entries, and social content
• You are conducting and analysing research and developing insights and drafting reports for our clients
• You will be involved in upskilling interns on projects from time to time
• You are actively involved in pitch- & outreach activities

Who we are looking for in this role?

• You have an academic degree in communications, public relations, political sciences, international relations or relevant fields
• Ideally, you bring 1-2 years of work experience in the area of PR and/or PA (internships count too)
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English, fluency in German (at least C1-Level) is required
• You have a strong client and service mindset and ideally, have been working with client stakeholders in previous roles or internships
• You have a passion and talent for crafting stories, you enjoy producing engaging (written) communication content
• You are a curious mind and are willing to dive deep into new topics, even if they are beyond your expertise (or comfort zone!)
• You have a genuine interest in current affairs and stay abreast of topics and developments
• You take initiative and work proactively to meet deadlines and make sure the quality of your work is excellent by working detailed and concise
• You are bold - going after that big client, challenging the perceived wisdom in the room, or simply asking a question - We want more of that!

We are recognized as one of the best agencies to work for in our industry, providing you with:

• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of clients and projects (national and international) with some of the industry’s best and brightest
• A collegial and collaborative work environment, where you will work closely with colleagues from around the world
• The opportunity to visit and work from our other global offices and the opportunity for Global Exchanges
• The chance to take on responsibility quickly with abound opportunities to develop professionally and personally
• Clear career paths, ongoing internal & external training, and access to our global Learning Platform
• Flexible work arrangements, a supportive team, collaboration across all levels, and a truly open culture
• A competitive compensation and benefits package with perks around mobility, mental health, pension, and your personal & professional development

With our commitment to recruit, hire, promote, and retain people who reflect the diverse communities in which we operate, APCO 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.

**Please note all candidates must be fluent in German both written and verbal. Unfortunately, candidates who do not have this skill set will not be considered for this opportunity**