Location: Singapore (preferred) or Southeast Asia (remote)
Type: Full Time

Level: Entry-Level to Early Career

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The Role

 

As an Associate at Emergent, you’ll be at the ground floor of shaping how tomorrow’s most important technologies engage with the world. You’ll dive deep into research, sharpen insights into action, and contribute to client work that spans regulatory strategy, stakeholder mapping, narrative framing, and policy influence.

 

This is more than an entry-level role - it’s an on-ramp to strategic advisory. You’ll collaborate closely with senior consultants and directors, learning the ropes while making meaningful contributions from day one. If you’re intellectually curious, politically attuned, and excited by the intersection of policy, power, and innovation, this is your chance to build real expertise, and start your journey towards becoming a trusted voice in the field.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Conduct in-depth research and monitoring on regulatory, political, and industry developments across Asia-Pacific

• Draft briefing notes, stakeholder maps, policy summaries, and communications materials

• Support the delivery of client work including project coordination, content development, and insight generation

• Help track project timelines, maintain quality standards, and contribute to client reporting

• Work with colleagues across policy, narrative, and design to produce sharp, strategic, and visually compelling outputs

• Contribute to knowledge-building, internal processes, and business development efforts

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What We’re Looking For

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• 1 - 4 years of experience in public affairs, policy research, communications, consulting, or related fields

• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills - clear thinkers who can turn complexity into insight

• Regional interest or experience in Southeast Asia, with an eye on political, regulatory, or economic trends

• Familiarity with issues in tech, sustainability, or trade is a bonus

• Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive in solving problems

• Hungry to learn, adaptable, and excited to work in a fast-moving, growing team

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What We Offer

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• Mentorship and skill development in a tight-knit, high-performance team

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and experimentation

• A front-row seat to some of the most interesting public affairs issues and clients

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How to Apply

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Send your CV to careers@emergentpublicaffairs.com, along with a short note about yourself: what drives you, and what you hope to contribute and gain from this role.