About InfluenceMap And The Opportunity
InfluenceMap is a globally recognized non-profit think tank driving change on climate and sustainability.
We produce cutting-edge, objective research on how businesses and finance impact the climate crisis, working collaboratively across corporate, finance, public, civil society, and media sectors.
We are best known for our LobbyMap platform, which analyzes corporate advocacy on climate change and biodiversity, alongside our FinanceMap and Carbon Majors platforms.
With offices in London, New York, Tokyo, Seoul, Canberra, and Brussels, we're a team of 70+ dynamic professionals shaping the climate conversation worldwide.
We are seeking a tech-savvy Communications & Media Support Officer to support our existing media and communications team (based in London and New York) and help us significantly increase our media reach and communications output in new regions.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of journalism, digital innovation, and climate action—and who is excited about leveraging emerging technologies to maximize impact.
Based in Japan, you will focus on APAC markets and support our regional communications efforts, working with talented teams across time zones to amplify groundbreaking climate research through strategic media engagement, compelling content, and smart use of digital tools.
What You Will Do:
Media Relations & Strategic Outreach
Support media engagement in your region, helping to build and nurture relationships with key media contacts in climate, sustainability, business, and finance journalism
Assist with media release coordination for the region, working collaboratively with communications leads and local teams to ensure timely, impactful announcements
Monitor the pulse of sustainability conversations in your region—tracking emerging issues, policy developments, and media trends to identify strategic opportunities
Content Development & Storytelling
Help craft compelling narratives from complex climate data and research, creating first drafts of press releases, event descriptions, newsletters, and other communications materials
Support the delivery of short-form content strategies, working with regional teams on insights pieces, webinar concepts, and thought leadership content
Drive social media presence by creating engaging content for each research release and crafting timely reactions to breaking sustainability news
Digital Infrastructure & Innovation
Leverage technology to optimize communications workflows—from CRM systems to marketing automation to AI-assisted content tools
Manage key data tasks, including website registrations, media archive updates, and other digital administration that keep our platforms current
Identify and implement new tools and approaches that give us a competitive edge in reaching and engaging our audiences
Partnership & Collaboration
Build strategic relationships with communications partners across the region
Collaborate globally with InfluenceMap teams worldwide, contributing to cross-regional campaigns and learning from international best practices
Support event coordination to amplify InfluenceMap's presence at key regional gatherings
Requirements
Essential Skills and Experience:
Media relations experience working with journalists, with an understanding of how newsrooms operate
Exceptional English fluency:
Near-native written and spoken English
Regional language skills:
Japanese language skills are highly valuable (Korean is a bonus)
Digital native:
Comfortable with social media platforms, content management systems, and eager to explore emerging communications technologies
Strong writing skills:
Ability to translate complex climate research into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences
Systems proficiency:
Quick to learn new software and platforms; experience with standard communications and productivity tools
Right to work in Japan
Highly Valued Skills and Experience:
Salesforce and/or Mailchimp experience:
Familiarity with CRM and email marketing platforms
AI/automation curiosity:
Interest in or experience with using new tools to enhance communication efficiency
Climate/sustainability knowledge:
Understanding of climate policy, corporate sustainability, or environmental journalism
Regional expertise:
Understanding of media landscapes, policy processes, and stakeholder networks in your region
Social media:
Experience in building and growing a social media presence (e.g., increasing followers, engagement, or reach)
Benefits
Details of Benefits:
This is a full-time employment opportunity
Location:
Tokyo base preferred, although our policy allows flexible and remote working
Competitive salary
Full statutory health, insurance, and employment benefits
An extra three paid days organization-wide closure at the end of the calendar year
Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from our offices, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences.
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to work in a mission-driven, highly analytical, data-oriented organization, we invite you to apply for this role.
If you are excited about this role, but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You may be just the right candidate for this role, or you may have transferable skills that would be valuable in other areas of our team.
Please apply via the link below and send your application prior to December 15, 2025. Early applications are welcomed and will be processed as they arrive.Show more Show less
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