Project Assistant, Government Affairs

APCO is seeking a Project Assistant in Beijing to collaborate with staff and clients across all levels.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support 3–4 projects across various tasks, including policy research, media monitoring, stakeholder engagement, media outreach facilitation, report compilation, and presentation development.
• Conduct research, prepare meeting minutes, and draft client deliverables alongside project teams under the supervision of project managers.
• Actively contribute to internal and client meetings by summarizing research findings and proposing creative ideas and solutions.
• Assist senior managers in business development efforts by conducting research and preparing credentials.
• Maintain a strong passion for staying up to date on client issues and industry trends, attend networking events, and keep team leaders informed of potential business opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, International Affairs, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of six months of internship or full-time work experience in a consulting firm, multinational corporation, trade/industry association, or diplomatic posting.

Core Skills:

• Strong understanding and interest in China’s political and economic development, with knowledge of APCO’s key sectors (such as ICT, healthcare, retail, and education) being a plus.
• Excellent time management and a proactive approach to learning.
• Self-motivated, efficient, responsible, flexible, and adaptable to various tasks.

Languages:

Office Environment:

This role is based in APCO’s Beijing office, where the Project Assistant will collaborate closely with approximately 30 Chinese and international colleagues, as well as a larger team of over 50 professionals across Greater China.

APCO in Greater China

Having entered the China market as one of the first consultancies in 1989, APCO has helped a wide range of organizations succeed in this complex but rewarding environment. We are keenly sensitive to changes in the political, regulatory and business landscape across China and advise business, government and non-profit organizations on issues critical to their success through our offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

We provide our clients with business advisory and public affairs offerings ranging from market entry strategy and government relations to risk assessment. Our strategic communications expertise in crisis management, media engagement and digital communications help our clients protect and enhance their reputation in this fast-moving market.

Our multilingual, cross-cultural team of more than 50 is made up of professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds, including business, government, journalism, academia and non-profit. This breadth of experience and perspective allows us to provide integrated solutions tailored to the specific goals of our clients.

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to 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.