Public Affairs Associate
Beam, South Korea
Job Description
Beam is Asia Pacific’s largest shared micromobility company, on a mission to turn little drives into better rides and make cities flow better for everyone.
Shared micromobility is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and we’re leading the way in Asia Pacific with operations in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia. In collaboration with cities, we bring a safe, affordable and sustainable new mode of transport to citizens with our fleets of self-driven small electric vehicles. Following our recent US $93M Series B round, we will be expanding our operations to Turkey, Japan and Indonesia.
We have gathered a team with a passion for innovation and technology. We tackle growing challenges every day as a group of problem solvers, determined to make a positive impact on people’s lives and the future of the planet.
This is just the beginning. Come join us on the journey.
Beam’s public affairs team aims to navigate challenges related to micromobility in cooperation with national and local authorities and communicate with communities on the positive impact we can have on cities and mobility. We are looking for a forward-thinking, creative individual who will be responsible for policy issues management in Korea.
You will be based in Korea, with requirements to travel within Korea frequently. You will report to the Public Policy Manager and work cross-functionally to conceive and roll-out events and programs that drive policy and business end-goals.
If you have an interest in building government affairs and public policy strategy from the ground up, want to work with a lean and dynamic team, and be exposed to all aspects of a start-up technology business, we want to hear from you.
- Engage with local government officials and council members and other stakeholders to support Beam’s operation in KR.
- Continuously monitor changes in the policy landscape and evaluate their potential impact on Beam operations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally (Operations, PR, BD, CS) to ensure smooth business operations.
- Conduct research to provide insights to internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills (spoken and written), including the ability to convey complex technical concepts both orally and in writing in a clear, concise manner.
- Ability to organize, plan and implement work assignments, manage competing demands and work under the pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- At least 3 years of experience with government agencies or government relations/ public affairs roles from the private sector.
- Interest in transportation, urban planning, sustainable mobility, and smart city policies.
- Bilingual (KOR/ENG)
Benefits
- Opportunity to make an impact to the world by transforming urban transportation.
- Be part of a hyper-growth organization with plenty of opportunities to springboard your career.
- Flexible and autonomous working environment with highly motivated and competent colleagues.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
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