APCO Worldwide Careers

Graphic + Digital Designer
Washington, D.C.

APCO Worldwide, a global communication consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., has an immediate opening for a graphic and digital designer within our in-house creative studio. We are looking for a team player with excellent communication, time management and organizational skills. Responsibilities will include working with an art director, creative director and diverse clients to conceptualize and design a range of print and online media. APCO's clients include Fortune 500 companies, non profits and a wide range of organizations.

Qualified candidates will have exceptional creative abilities and the capacity to integrate message and visual elements. You should have a minimum of 3-5 years or relevant experience and a BA, BS or BFA degree in graphic design, fine arts or a related field. A solid understanding of print production process, working from templates and photo research; strong skills in Adobe CS including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, basic HTML/Dreamweaver & Flash, and Adobe Acrobat; and proficiency with a PC/Mac and knowledge of PowerPoint and MS Office Suite are also required.

APCO Worldwide, named one of the “Top Places to Work in PR” by PRNews, is an award winning firm and offers a collegial work environment, countless training and development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. EOE M/F/V/D

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APCO Worldwide, a leading international public affairs consultancy, is seeking to hire a Senior Associate Director for its strategic communication team in Shanghai. The position demands versatility and strong experience in a variety of industries, while mastering the skills and techniques of the public affairs field. The Senior Associate Director will be a team leader involved with day–to–day management of client projects by supervising project teams and junior staff, and assisting with the company’s business development and marketing. The Senior Associate Director will be responsible for developing communication plans, managing client relationships and day-to-day service deliverables. In addition, he or she will show demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities, and have good written and oral communication skills. He or she will interface with all levels of staff and clients regarding projects. Requires a master’s degree or higher in related field required (overseas education would be asset) and 7-10 years relevant experience, preferably in communication industry, media and international working environment with sector specific knowledge and experience in health/pharmaceutical, B2B, or fast moving consumer goods. This position is open to anyone residing in Shanghai

Managing Director
Rome

The managing director is responsible for directing an office or region’s overall client projects, administration and new business development efforts. Responsibilities include directing the team resources in Rome, managing all aspects of client projects, directing and assisting with new business development efforts and maintaining influential contacts in the business and political community. The managing director reports to the regional CEO.

The managing director will manage the office P & L and budgets, nurture the office growth through business development goals including building relationships within the APCO organization to drive inward and outward business for the office, and directing and executing complex media, communication or reputation building strategies.

Requires an undergraduate and or postgraduate degree in a related field required and prior experience as a senior director or managing director as a corporate communication professional or public affairs practitioner in an international environment. Proven leadership capability, experience running a P & L, people management skills and fluent written and spoken English and Italian are also essential.