Intern (Business Development Team) - Washington, DC

Who We Are 

BowerGroupAsia, Inc. (BGA) is the premier government affairs and public policy advisory firm supporting multinational companies in the Indo-Pacific region. With a presence in 25 countries, BGA staff provide bespoke services to clients in 28 markets across the region. We seek a talented, highly motivated Intern to join our Business Development Team based in Washington, D.C. for an immediate start.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide research support for BGA Business Development Team and BGA field offices relating to government policies, commercial landscape, regulatory developments, international trade, strategic communications and business intelligence;
• Prepare and edit briefings, profiles, presentations, memos, research papers, BGA event handbooks and other materials for BGA Business Development Team and clients;
• Aid in the development of sector-relevant news updates for BGA Business Development Team and clients;
• Monitor relevant news items for client updates on sector-specific developments;
• Cover events relating to the Indo-Pacific region at think tanks, universities and other relevant institutions and provide summaries to BGA staff;
• Provide logistical support for BGA events in Washington;
• Support the work of the BGA Business Development Team as needed;
• Assist with data inputting and other administrative tasks.

Job Requirements

We seek a collegial and highly motivated colleague who is equally comfortable and effective working in small teams and independently and has the following skills:

• Strong research, analysis, writing and editing skills and the ability to utilize them in conveying critical insights on the political economy and business policy environment is essential.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with the Indo-Pacific region is required. 
• Industry specific expertise is a plus, including but not limited to finance, energy, information technology (AI, cloud services and advanced manufacturing), fast-moving consumer goods, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transport and distribution, and media.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving and self-sufficiency skills. 
• Computer competence with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and web browsing tools is required.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and email marketing platforms is a plus.
• Professional level English language skills required. High proficiency in one or more Indo-Pacific language(s) will be an advantage.
• Both graduate students and undergraduate upperclassmen are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV/resume and short writing sample (750-1000 words, attached to the cover letter). Please note that this is a paid internship and a commitment of 15-35 hours per week is requested.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please address application materials to Vice President, Charlie Bower.

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