Associate, Strategic Communications, Green Trade Specialist

Role Overview

• Act as an “intelligence and narrative bridge”, connecting China’s domestic industrial dynamics with the concrete needs of other countries' desks in trade, diplomacy and campaign framing.
• Develop and maintain trustworthy connections with academics, analysts, clean‑energy industry leaders and relevant media actors within and outside China, who can inform and co‑shape network strategies.
• Maintain a clear, up‑to‑date overview of priority stakeholders, key relationships and strategic opportunities, and share this regularly with relevant country desks.
• Co‑develop and edit high‑impact China‑related content for network and other platforms
• Respond to ad‑hoc internal requests for China context, stakeholder background and narrative advice in a timely way.
• Serve as the primary point person in the GSCC network for China‑related industrial intelligence, stakeholder context and talking points.
• Participate actively in GSCC and partner calls, planning spaces and online conversations, ensuring that China‑specific insights are integrated into regional and global strategies and key campaign moments.
• Work closely with internal brands and other analytic partners to co‑develop products (briefings, decks, memos) that inform strategy in APAC and the Global South.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: industrial or policy analysis, journalism, research, communications or campaigning related to China, ideally with exposure to climate, energy or industrial transformation.
• Deep understanding of China’s political economy and industrial policy landscape, especially in sectors such as steel, heavy industry, EVs, power grid or related value chains.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret Chinese‑language policy, media and industrial signals and translate them into clear, actionable insights for non‑Chinese audiences.
• Strong track record of producing high‑quality analytical or narrative products (e.g. briefings, reports, media pieces or campaign materials) under time pressure.
• Existing relationships, or a clear pathway to build them, with relevant Chinese academics, think tanks, researchers, journalists or industry leaders.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and strong proficiency in English; excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• A strategic, systems‑oriented mindset, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and the ability to make sound judgements in ambiguous or fast‑moving situations.
• An independent self‑starter, comfortable working remotely, managing their own workload and collaborating across time zones and cultures using online tools.
• A collaborative team player who can support and advise colleagues across countries and functions, and who is comfortable operating in a highly networked, partner‑driven environment.

Benefits

• Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature. We offer coworking access in some locations.
• 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.
• Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
• A full-time position with a consultant or employment contract, subject to location, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.