[GR Japan] Internship

GR Japan is looking for interns with a high level of Japanese and English proficiency, and a demonstrated passion for public policy and politics.

GR Japan is the largest and leading government relations and public affairs consultancy in Japan. We offer a full range of government relations and related services, including policy and issue monitoring, stakeholder mapping, in-depth intelligence, political due diligence, strategic outreach, advocacy, public procurement support, and public affairs campaigns.

GR Japan is part of The GR Company, which has offices in Washington D.C., London, Seoul, Osaka, Tokyo, Singapore, and Taipei.

Our team consists of experts with direct experience and a thorough understanding of Japanese government policy-making and decision-making, including former officials from key ministries and the major political parties. We also pride ourselves on our business sense and understanding our clients’ strategic goals and business needs.

GR Japan always welcomes passionate students and individuals searching for internships with us. In this role, you will build a firm foundation for a potential future career in government relations and public affairs.

We are looking for candidates with excellent academic ability who want to apply their knowledge to tackle real policy challenges that make a difference. We offer experience at the intersection of business and government, helping clients – world-leading multinational conglomerates, financial institutions, industry associations, NGOs, and other civil society and non-profit organizations – understand how to effectively interact with Japanese policy and government stakeholders.

Internship Structure & Benefits

This is a hands-on, in-person internship that runs three times per week over a period of three months.
Successful candidates will receive a transportation and meal allowance of ¥5,000 per day to support their participation.

Key Qualifications

• A demonstrated passion for public policy and politics
• Education or experience in public policy, political science, international relations, or economics
• Understanding of, or a strong desire to understand, Japan’s policy-making process and politics
• Excellent research skills
• Interest in international business
• Sound judgment and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to take a creative and proactive approach to solving complex policy-related challenges
• Self-starter
• High-level of Japanese and English proficiency are a must

Responsibilities

• Public policy research and analysis, report writing, editing, and strategic development
• Collaborating closely with project leaders in implementing strategic outreach and engagement plans with government officials, Diet members, media, and other key policy stakeholders
• Liaising with colleagues to ensure client satisfaction
• Assisting in taking meeting minutes
• Assisting in translations of client-related documents

Education

• Currently studying for a bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, political science, international relations, economics, or other related fields
• Recent graduates looking for opportunities are also encouraged to apply