Who we are

At Greenpeace, we believe in the power of people to change the world. As an independent global campaigning network, we use peaceful, creative actions to confront environmental crisis, and develop solutions for a greener and peaceful future for all.

Our vision is a sustainable planet that is rooted in justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and safety.  We cannot do this alone. That’s why we are looking for people like you.

If you're someone who cares deeply about the planet and believes in the power of collective action, we invite you to bring your voice, passion, and unique perspective to Greenpeace East Asia. We will create the change together.

[Core Duties]

• Develop and execute strategic comms plans to amplify Greenpeace East Asia's campaigns, including co-creating stories with campaign teams, proactively pitching English broadcast and print media
• Develop and maintain close, productive relationships with key journalists and broadcasters in international traditional media particularly in the East Asia region
• Identify opportunities for proactive and reactive communications and coordinate with other departments, Greenpeace offices and Greenpeace International to implement project strategy and work plan
• Develop and draft crisis plans, media strategies, reactive media statements, talking points, FAQs, memos, crisis simulations and other deliverables as needed for crisis response
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in communications, traditional and new media, and identify opportunities to adapt Greenpeace work accordingly

[Desired Skills and Experiences]

• A keen news sense, critical thinker, adherence to deadlines and efficiency, creative storyteller
• English proficiency of native speaking and writing level with knowledge of at least one of the East Asian languages, including Korean, Japanese, or Mandarin Chinese
• Background in journalism, knowledge of NGO work, and network of English speaking correspondents especially in the East Asia region
• Minimum 3-4 years of experiences in publishing press releases, statements, OPEDs, liaising and creating stories for TVs and/or radio/podcast shows with key international media outlets such as BBC, CNN, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, etc
• Team player, can-do attitude, attention to detail, proactive, interpersonal skills and relationship building
• Knowledge of geopolitics, especially the socio-political environment in East Asia

[Contract type]

This is a regional position, so the contract period varies depending on the location.

- Korea : 2- year contract (As per internal policy, all new staff begin with a 2year contract. Upon completion of the 2-year term, transition to a permanent contract or contract ending depends on evaluation results.

• Taipei, HongKong, Beijing, Tokyo : 3-year contract

Application Guidance

Greenpeace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equitable treatment for all candidates, regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability status, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, race, religion, romantic inclination, sexual orientation or any other characteristics unrelated to job performance. Our dedication to a Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Safety workplace is not just a policy. It’s a core of who we are, reflected in every aspect of our work and organizational culture.

Therefore, the personal information below are NOT required in your CV:

• Photo, Gender, Marital Status, Age, Family Information, School Transcript.

**Our selection is based on relevant skills and qualifications. And the collected information is used solely for recruitment purposes.

Application Closing Date: 02/07/2025
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If we reach a sufficient pool of qualified candidates, the role may close earlier than expected. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

How to Apply:

Interested parties please apply with your English resume via Greenpeace career site:  

https://careers.gpeastasia.org/job/Korea-Communications-Officer%28Regional%29/1210823301/

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at rkr@greenpeace.org.