Business Intelligence Internship- Winter/Spring '26

Are you ready to kickstart your career in business intelligence with a dynamic, global team? Introducing the Intelligence & AI Internship Program – an exciting opportunity for aspiring business intelligence and research professionals like you to join forces with our expert communications team across the world. At APCO, we pride ourselves on partnering with the world's leading companies, associations, nonprofits, and public-sector organizations to tackle diverse challenges and make a real impact using cutting-edge research methodologies and AI-enhanced analytics.

You will dive deep into the world of understanding target audiences – from policy elites and opinion leaders to industry experts and everyday consumers and digital communities across multiple platforms. You'll be exposed to a wide range of research agendas, including reputation management, corporate communications strategy, public affairs, issues management, message testing, social media landscape analysis, influencer mapping and thought leadership research.

At APCO, we believe in nurturing growth and learning. Our stimulating environment offers engaging experiences, such as lunch & learns, research trainings, AI tools workshops, social listening certification programs, and hands-on industry exposure, to help you sharpen your skills and become a top-notch opinion research professional equipped for the future of data-driven insights.

So, are you ready to take the leap and join the APCO Internship Program? Read on to find out what it takes to become a part of our dynamic team

This internship will sit in APCO's Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities:

• Editing reports and other written communication
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative primary opinion research data analysis
• Participating in the development of client proposals and deliverables
• Participating in qualitative and quantitative research projects, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, and online surveys plus social media listening
• Conducting desk research to identify market trends, competitive landscapes, and consumer insights leveraging AI research assistants and automated data collection tools
• Executing social media analysis using platforms like Talkwalker, Meltwater to understand different industry landscapes
• Testing survey programming
• Editing and coding datasets (qualitative and quantitative primary research)
• Assisting in the development of research survey questionnaires, and interview guides
• Participating in internal training sessions and workshops to enhance your knowledge and skills in market research, opinion research and business intelligence
• Supporting the team in administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings, managing project timelines, and updating databases
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, or graduated from an accredited university or college within the last year with a degree in marketing research, business administration, psychology, sociology, statistics, data analytics, communication, public policy and administration, social media studies, computational social science or other related fields
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with an ability to interpret complex data
• and draw meaningful conclusions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as basic experience handling and processing data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft SharePoint Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Working knowledge of Excel formulas and data processing
• Basic AI literacy with familiarity using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms for research assistance, data analysis, and content generation
• Previous experience in research and familiarity with crosstabs are a plus
• Basic knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics (experience with statistical software, especially SPSS, Q, Python is preferred but not required)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly
• 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 interns work 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 $17.95.

When is the closing date for applications?

Applications will close on Friday, October 17th.

Internship Dates:

Our program begins on Monday, January 12th and ends on Friday, May 15th 2025.

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.

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