Communications and Media Officer, Japan-based

4週間前

Tokyo InfluenceMap
Do you have a desire to make a positive impact by amplifying cutting-edge climate and biodiversity research in fast-growing markets? Join us in supercharging our communications and media impact

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.

Our work has been featured in media globally, used by hundreds of investors, and informed numerous climate campaigns.

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.

This role likely suits a recent graduate who wants to build a media and communications career focused on sustainability.


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.

Ideal candidates will be collaborative team players who enjoy supporting others while taking initiative on their own projects. They can work independently across time zones while staying connected to global teams. They are excited by the challenge of making complex research accessible and compelling. They see technology as an enabler, not a replacement for creativity. And they are driven by the mission to accelerate climate action through better communication.


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.
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