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The Role
Leads South Korea-focused strategic communications and advocacy supporting clean-energy transition and industrial policy goals. Responsibilities include monitoring Korean politics, media, energy and industrial developments; translating regional trends into Korean-facing narratives; producing policy intelligence; pitching stories; engaging Korean companies, policymakers and journalists; coordinating international teams; and refining campaign strategy. Requires professional fluency in Korean and English, strong research and communications skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a politically sensitive environment.
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The Korea Associate will help deliver GSCC’s Korea in Asia strategy: using South Korea’s role as an export-oriented industrial power, technology leader, and regional energy actor to accelerate both Korea’s domestic green transition and cleaner energy pathways across Asia.
The role sits at the intersection of Korean politics, media, climate and industrial policy, corporate engagement, and regional campaign work. The Associate will identify and amplify evidence that green transition (“GX”) pays—through energy security, competitiveness, export resilience, industrial opportunity and credible regional leadership.
A central part of the role is to bring external signals back into Korea: demonstrating how energy choices in Korea affect its commercial interests, reputation and partnerships across Asia, while helping connect demand for affordable, reliable clean power in Asian markets with Korean government and corporate decision-makers.
The role sits at the intersection of Korean politics, media, climate and industrial policy, corporate engagement, and regional campaign work. The Associate will identify and amplify evidence that green transition (“GX”) pays—through energy security, competitiveness, export resilience, industrial opportunity and credible regional leadership.
A central part of the role is to bring external signals back into Korea: demonstrating how energy choices in Korea affect its commercial interests, reputation and partnerships across Asia, while helping connect demand for affordable, reliable clean power in Asian markets with Korean government and corporate decision-makers.
How you'll contribute
- Identify timely media opportunities linked to Korean domestic policy moments, energy announcements, corporate decisions, international summits and regional developments.
- Translate regional developments into clear Korean-facing stories: for example, how clean-power demand in ASEAN markets, supply-chain requirements, green industrial competition or fossil-fuel risks affect Korean companies and policymakers.
- Support the delivery of the GX Pays strategy by linking Korea’s domestic transition agenda to its trade, financing, industrial investment and supply-chain relationships across Asia.
- Identify opportunities to elevate credible voices from partner countries into Korean political, corporate and media debate.
- Work with regional colleagues to convert country-level campaign wins, proof points and partner perspectives into strategic assets for Korean domestic advocacy.
- Produce concise, accurate and usable intelligence on Korean energy and industrial-policy developments, including electricity demand, clean-power policy, fossil-fuel infrastructure, grid reform, corporate procurement and key investment decisions.
- Support outreach to Korean companies with regional exposure, particularly in batteries, EVs, electronics, semiconductors, data centres, industrial manufacturing, energy and infrastructure.
- Coordinate closely with Korea colleagues, Asia Regional Team colleagues and relevant GSCC thematic or country teams to ensure shared priorities, consistent messaging and effective use of regional opportunities.
- Help identify which regional signals and interventions are most effective in influencing Korean domestic discussions, and refine the strategy accordingly.
Our ideal candidate has
- 6–8 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: industrial or policy campaigners, journalism, research, communications related to South Korea, ideally with exposure to climate, energy or industrial transformation.
- Strong understanding of South Korean politics, media, business and public-policy dynamics.
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively for different audiences, including media, policymakers, corporate stakeholders and civil-society partners.
- Professional fluency in Korean and English, including excellent written Korean and English.
- Experience pitching stories to journalists, building media relationships or delivering communications campaigns.
- Ability to analyse complex policy, economic or technical information and turn it into concise, compelling communications.
- Strong research, organisational and project-management skills; ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
- Comfort working independently in a fast-moving, politically sensitive environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across cultures, time zones and teams.
- Commitment to accelerating a fair, credible and economically resilient clean-energy transition.
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: South Korea (remote)
Some international travel will be required. 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 of experience in industrial or policy campaigning, journalism, research, or communications related to South Korea
- Strong understanding of South Korean politics, media, business, and public-policy dynamics
- Professional fluency in Korean and English, including excellent written communication in both languages
- Ability to write clearly and persuasively for media, policymakers, corporate stakeholders, and civil-society partners
- Experience pitching stories to journalists, building media relationships, or delivering communications campaigns
- Ability to analyze complex policy, economic, or technical information and turn it into concise communications
- Strong research, organizational, and project-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
- Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, politically sensitive environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across cultures, time zones, and teams
- Commitment to a fair, credible, and economically resilient clean-energy transition
- Exposure to climate, energy, or industrial transformation
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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.
