Associate – South Korean Industrial & Trade Specialist

Meliore Foundation

. Deliver GSCC’s Korea in Asia strategy by using South Korea’s role as an export-oriented industrial power, technology leader and regional energy actor .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • South KoreaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in South Korean politics, media, and public policy dynamics, with a strong ability to produce compelling communications on clean energy and industrial transformation. Proficient in both Korean and English, capable of managing multiple projects and collaborating across diverse teams.

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6–8 Years Experience in Policy CampaigningProfessional Fluency in Korean and EnglishStrong Understanding of South Korean PoliticsAbility to Write Clearly and PersuasivelyStrong Research and Project Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisCommunications CampaignsMedia Relationship BuildingResearch SkillsProject Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaboration Across CulturesOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Clean Energy TransitionIndustrial TransformationKorean Energy PolicyFossil-Fuel InfrastructureElectricity DemandGreen Industrial CompetitionSupply-Chain RelationshipsCorporate ProcurementEVs and BatteriesData Centres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver GSCC’s Korea in Asia strategy by using South Korea’s role as an export-oriented industrial power, technology leader and regional energy actor
Identify timely media opportunities linked to Korean policy moments, energy announcements, corporate decisions, international summits and regional developments
Translate regional developments into clear Korean-facing stories about clean-power demand, supply-chain requirements, green industrial competition and fossil-fuel risks
Support the GX Pays strategy by linking Korea’s domestic transition agenda to trade, financing, industrial investment and supply-chain relationships across Asia
Elevate credible voices from partner countries into Korean political, corporate and media debate
Convert country-level campaign wins, proof points and partner perspectives into strategic assets for Korean domestic advocacy
Produce concise, accurate intelligence on Korean energy and industrial-policy developments, including electricity demand, clean-power policy, fossil-fuel infrastructure, grid reform, corporate procurement and investment decisions
Support outreach to Korean companies in batteries, EVs, electronics, semiconductors, data centres, industrial manufacturing, energy and infrastructure
Coordinate with Korea colleagues, Asia Regional Team colleagues and relevant GSCC thematic or country teams
Identify effective regional signals and interventions influencing Korean domestic discussions and refine the strategy accordingly

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–8 years of experience in industrial or policy campaigning, journalism, research, or 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 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 ability to collaborate across cultures, time zones and teams
Commitment to accelerating a fair, credible and economically resilient clean-energy transition
Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
Some international travel opportunities/requirements