Marketing Specialist / Assistant – External Affairs (Public Affairs)

Location: Seoul office, Republic of Korea

Company

hirify.global is a Switzerland-headquartered open-access academic publisher with more than 500 scientific journals and a global network of researchers and academic institutions.

What you will do

• Research market trends, competitor landscapes, and industry challenges.
• Support public affairs and PR responses for academic, government, and society stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, scholars, academic societies, and institutions.
• Prepare stakeholder analyses, press releases, opinion pieces, position statements, and spokesperson talking points.
• Coordinate promotional activities, including academic conferences and university seminars in Korea.
• Support conference booth setup, on-site operations, stakeholder databases, logistics, inquiries, and new marketing initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or a related business discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in marketing, PR, public affairs, or media relations.
• Korean citizenship and the right to work and live in the Republic of Korea are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Korean and English.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in an international environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Professional growth through a global training system.
• Collaborative, diverse, and socially responsible working environment.
• Team-building activities and access to a company retreat facility.
• Annual health check-up, national holiday gifts, and support.

Hiring process

• Submit a motivational letter and an English resume with personal and education information.
• Reference letters and certificates may be included if available.
• Supporting documents must be submitted after final acceptance and must match the application.