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The Role
Serve as Korea-focused industrial and narrative specialist connecting Korean energy transition and green industrial policy to GSCC's regional and international communications. Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, produce Korea-related analytical and narrative products, provide rapid Korea context and talking points, integrate insights across desks, and support campaign framing and partner engagement related to power, grid, semiconductors, batteries and industrial policy.
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We are looking for an Associate who will serve as the network’s industrial and narrative bridge to South Korea, translating Korea’s fast‑evolving energy transition and green industrial strategy into actionable communications and campaign framing for Asia and key international audiences.
The role combines industrial intelligence, narrative analysis and relationship‑building, ensuring that Korea’s domestic transition is accurately understood, trusted and connected to the trade, energy and green industrial discourse needs of Asia and the rest of the world.
How you'll contribute
- Act as an “intelligence and narrative bridge”, connecting Korea’s domestic climate and energy transition dynamics – especially power‑sector, grid reform and green industrial policy – with the concrete needs of other countries' desks in trade, diplomacy and campaign framing.
- Develop and maintain trustworthy connections with Korean academics, analysts, clean‑energy industry leaders, corporate voices (e.g. semiconductors, AI/data centres, batteries) and relevant media actors who can inform and co‑shape network strategies.
- Maintain a clear, up‑to‑date overview of priority stakeholders, key relationships and strategic opportunities related to Korea’s transition (policy windows such as the 12th Power Plan, climate law revision, grid and pricing reforms, RE100 industrial complexes), and share this regularly with relevant country desks.
- Co‑develop and edit high‑impact Korea‑related content for network and other platforms that show Korea’s green transition pace to domestic, regional and international audiences, highlighting how Korea’s transition direction affects regional trade, investment, and fossil project viability.
- Respond to ad‑hoc internal requests for Korea context, stakeholder background and narrative advice in a timely way, particularly around fast‑moving energy security or industrial debates.
- Serve as the primary point person in the GSCC network for Korea‑related industrial intelligence, stakeholder context and talking points (e.g. RE100, grid modernization, GX industrial opportunities, regional spillovers).
- Participate actively in GSCC and partner calls, planning spaces and online conversations, ensuring that Korea‑specific insights are integrated into regional and global strategies and key campaign moments – including work with Japan, Australia and other Asia desks on “Korea in Asia / Korea in the world” narratives.
Our ideal candidate has
- 6–8 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: industrial or policy analysis, journalism, research, communications or campaigning related to South Korea, ideally with exposure to climate, energy or industrial transformation.
- Deep understanding of Korea’s political economy and industrial policy landscape, especially in sectors such as power and grid systems, semiconductors and AI/data infrastructure, batteries, heavy industry, and related value chains.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret Korean‑language policy, media and industrial signals and translate them into clear, actionable insights for non‑Korean audiences (e.g. Asia desks, international media, investor networks).
- Strong track record of producing high‑quality analytical or narrative products (briefings, reports, media pieces or campaign materials) under time pressure, especially on climate, energy or industrial competitiveness topics.
- Existing relationships, or a clear pathway to build them, with relevant Korean academics, think tanks, researchers, journalists or industry leaders.
- Fluency in Korean and strong proficiency in English; excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
- A strategic, systems‑oriented mindset, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and the ability to make sound judgements in ambiguous or fast‑moving situations.
- An independent self‑starter, comfortable working remotely, managing their own workload and collaborating across time zones and cultures using online tools.
- A collaborative team player who can support and advise colleagues across countries and functions, and who is comfortable operating in a highly networked, partner‑driven environment.
Why join us?
- Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature and work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
- 6 offline days (with no calls or meetings) per year to focus on your work
- Reduced working time on Fridays during the Dry Season (summer)
- Access to our employee assistance program to support your mental health and personal development
- Supplementary paid business closure for end-of-year holidays
- Maternity leave matched to 20 weeks for countries where regulation allows less than that
- Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world
- A full-time position with an employment or consultant contract, subject to location, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year.
Location: flexibly remote.
Some international travel will be required. We may be able to provide co-working spaces in some locations. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.
Contract and Benefits disclaimer: Contract type and some benefits may vary by jurisdiction. We will confirm eligibility and the applicable terms during the hiring process.
Contract and Benefits disclaimer: Contract type and some benefits may vary by jurisdiction. We will confirm eligibility and the applicable terms during the hiring process.
Salary / Fee: Meliore sets compensation levels through a systematic alignment with local market data, taking into account the responsibility level of each role or the expected level of services and the skills and experience of the selected candidate. We apply a consistent, equitable, compensation policy, and provide data on our calculations and pay or fee ranges, in all locations where we operate. Our compensation practices reflect our commitment to fairness, inclusion, and accountability, and are regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with evolving market standards and organisational values.
About
At The Meliore Foundation, our vision is for a world where facts and science help guide the public debate and inform better decision-making on vital issues facing our planet.Our aim is simple – we want to help create real and lasting change in the world. We work with global philanthropic funding partners to support strategic communications programmes which educate and encourage fact-based discourse at community, societal, commercial and policy-making levels. Across our global communities, serious challenges abound. Yet every threat is also an opportunity to create a brighter future. With innovation, connection and insight, we break down barriers and prove that positive outcomes can be achieved, differently and better.Ultimately, The Meliore Foundation strives to empower our people, instil trust with our partners and deliver impactful strategic communications. We’re here to debunk misinformation and set the record straight as we inform the public and bring people together for the greater good. The Meliore Foundation is the project host for various programmes including:The Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), an international, collaborative network of communications professionals in the field of climate, energy and nature, aims to inform and strengthen media debate and public discourse.Field Intelligence for Strategic Communications (FISC) provides insights on strategic communications gaps and needs in the climate and energy field.Strategic Perspectives is a pan-European think tank founded in 2022 that works in a collaborative way with like-minded actors to ensure effective climate action is the solution to a multitude of crises the EU is facing.
Skills Required
- 6-8 years experience in industrial or policy analysis, journalism, research, communications or campaigning related to South Korea
- Deep understanding of Korea's political economy and industrial policy landscape (power, grid, semiconductors, batteries, heavy industry)
- Ability to interpret Korean-language policy, media and industrial signals and translate them for non-Korean audiences
- Strong track record producing high-quality analytical or narrative products (briefings, reports, media or campaign materials) under time pressure
- Existing relationships, or clear pathway to build them, with Korean academics, think tanks, researchers, journalists or industry leaders
- Fluency in Korean and strong proficiency in English; excellent written and verbal communication in both languages
- Strategic, systems-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Independent self-starter comfortable working remotely and managing workload across time zones
- Collaborative team player able to support colleagues across countries and functions in partner-driven environments
- Ability and willingness to undertake some international travel
- Right to work in your location (must be authorized to work where based)
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Meliore Foundation is a philanthropic organization funding global strategic communications. It aims to promote fact-based awareness and debate on global issues, including climate change, sustainability, and UN SDGs, to influence policy and public discourse for a better future. Constituted in Belgium, it operates globally as both an operating and grant-making foundation.
