GSCC | Senior Strategic Communications Associate, South Korea

GSCC Network; Czarne Bloto; Remote; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications organization is seeking a Senior Strategic Communications Associate for South Korea to lead strategic communications in tackling climate change. The role requires strong communication skills in both Korean and English, alongside a deep understanding of climate and energy issues. This position offers a flexible, remote-first environment with a full-time consultant contract, lasting until February 2027. Enthusiastic candidates with a passion for impactful communications are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

International team collaboration

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ professional experience in communications or news media.
• Broad and detailed understanding of climate and energy issues.
• Willingness and ability to travel and occasionally work outside standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the GSCC South Korea strategy.
• Monitor domestic debates in traditional and online media.
• Provide communications services, strategic advice, and media relations support.

Skills

Professional experience in communications or news media

Native Korean proficiency

Strong English skills

Understanding of climate and energy issues

Strategic instincts for impactful communications

Knowledge of digital engagement trends

Collaboration skills

Adaptable mindset

Job description

GSCC | Senior Strategic Communications Associate, South Korea

Application Deadline: 15 December 2025

Department: Asia Regional Team

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: South Korea

Reporting To: TJ Kim

Description

About the role The Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC) is a global network of communications professionals working on climate, energy, and nature. GSCC is a programme hosted by the Meliore Foundation.

We are seeking an innovative Senior Strategic Communications Associate, South Korea with a unique mix of skills and expertise to play a key role in tackling climate change. The successful candidate will join our South Korea team, which leads multiple campaigns and media outreach activities.

As part of the team, you will support strategic communications work across campaigns, policy, and media. The ideal candidate is a highly organised and driven individual with strong knowledge of climate change and the energy transition, combined with hands‑on experience in communications and campaigning.

This is a maternity cover position running until February 2027, starting any time from January 2026. There is potential for renewal based on performance and mutual interest.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

How you'll contribute

• Develop and implement the GSCC South Korea strategy.
• Serve as a source of local intelligence and insight for the network.
• Build, convene, maintain, and facilitate networks of partners across policy and political issue areas to drive greater operational impact.
• Monitor domestic debates in traditional and online media, co‑develop strategies for influence, and strengthen digital engagement capabilities where needed.
• Provide communications services, strategic advice, and media relations support to regional partners, as well as to the global network and campaigns.
• Collaborate with the global network to contribute to research and deliver relevant, localised content; process ACT packages from other GSCC desks and produce regional ACT packages for the network.
• Assist, attend, and/or lead at major international events in other regions as required.
• Act as a contact point for the network for key international partners when needed.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on communications efforts as required.
• Manage and coordinate vendors and freelancers to support key tasks.
• Any other duties to be assigned from time to time.

Our ideal candidate has

• At least 5 years’ professional experience in communications or news media.
• Native Korean proficiency and strong English skills; other Asian languages are a plus.
• Broad and detailed understanding of climate and energy issues.
• Strategic instincts for impactful communications work.
• Knowledge of digital engagement trends and tools.
• A collaborative, self‑motivated, and adaptable mindset, able to work at pace across time zones in a remote setting.
• Willingness and ability to travel and occasionally work outside standard hours.
• A commitment to an inclusive, empowering, and respectful working culture.

Why join us?

• Be part of a remote‑first, international network working on climate, energy, and nature, with coworking access in some locations.
• Collaborate with a dynamic, culturally diverse group of professionals who combine passion with results‑oriented work.
• Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and work with colleagues worldwide.
• Benefit from a flexible work environment with space to develop and challenge yourself.
• A full‑time consultant contract with the possibility of renewal after the initial term.