Associate Consultant – Public Affairs & Communications

APCO is a global advisory and communications firm that helps organizations navigate political risk, regulatory change, and complex geopolitical environments. We combine public affairs expertise, strategic communications, and crisis advisory — delivered locally and backed by a global network.

We are looking for an Associate Consultant to join our Tel Aviv team , with a strong focus on public affairs analysis, geopolitical monitoring, communications and advisory work for senior decision-makers.

What you’ll do

Support and deliver public affairs and geopolitical analysis for Israeli and international clients operating in complex environments
Contribute to rapid briefings, real-time updates, and forward-looking assessments
Monitor and analyze political, security, regulatory, and macro developments in Israel, the region, and globally
Translate fast-moving developments into clear, concise insights and implications for business and policy leaders
Draft briefings, backgrounders, scenario assessments, and stakeholder engagement recommendations.
Support broader public relations and public affairs campaigns, including drafting op-eds, articles, press materials, and social content
Build and maintain relationships with media, political, and business community stakeholders
Support trainings, workshops, and business development activities, including pitches and proposals
Collaborate closely with APCO colleagues globally across public affairs, geopolitical risk crisis, and corporate communications teams

What we’re looking for

3+ years’ experience in public affairs, policy analysis, strategic communications, consultancy, agency, or related roles
Academic background in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Security & Diplomacy, Communications, Journalism or a related field
Native-level Hebrew and excellent English (C1+); Arabic is an advantage
Strong understanding of Israel’s political system, media environment, and regional dynamics
Proven ability to analyze complex, fast-moving situations and communicate under pressure
Exceptional writing and analytical skills, with a talent for distilling complexity into decision-ready insights
Comfortable working on multiple projects across sectors
Proactive, curious, detail-oriented, and confident working across unfamiliar subject areas
Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills

Why APCO

Work at the intersection of geopolitics, public policy, and business risk
Exposure to global teams and senior decision-makers
A collaborative, intellectually rigorous culture with early responsibility
Clear career paths, ongoing training, and access to APCO’s global learning platform
Flexible work arrangements and a competitive compensation and benefits package