The Opportunity

Brunswick Group is seeking curious, sharp and proactive minds to join our Tokyo office for a 12-month paid internship programme.

At Brunswick, we advise clients through reputation-defining moments, helping them navigate complex business, financial, political and societal issues. Our Tokyo internship offers hands-on experience working with client teams on research, media monitoring, stakeholder analysis, communications planning, digital strategy and client engagement across Japan, Asia-Pacific and global mandates.

This is an opportunity for analytical and ambitious individuals to gain exposure to high-stakes advisory work, learn from experienced experts, and build a strong foundation for a career in stakeholder engagement.

The internship is designed as a 12-month programme, and candidates should be available to commit to the full duration. High-performing Interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities with Brunswick's Japan team.

About Brunswick in Tokyo

Brunswick's Tokyo office advises leading Japanese and international companies on some of their most important reputation, business and stakeholder challenges. Our team combines deep understanding of Japan's corporate, policy and media landscape with the expertise and reach of Brunswick's global network.

Our advisers support clients across a broad range of situations, including corporate reputation, financial communications, transactions, public affairs, digital strategy, crisis and issues management, stakeholder engagement and leadership positioning. Working closely with colleagues across Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America, the Tokyo team brings together diverse perspectives and specialist expertise to help clients navigate an increasingly complex operating environment.

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced advisers, contribute meaningfully to client assignments and gain insight into how organisations address critical business and reputational challenges in Japan and around the world

About the Role

As an intern, you will support client teams across a range of assignments, including:

• Conducting industry, company, competitor and stakeholder research to support client engagements and new business opportunities
• Monitoring media, policy and digital conversations in Japan and internationally, and analysing developments shaping corporate reputation, public discourse and stakeholder expectations
• Preparing reports, briefings and intelligence materials on key themes, narratives, market developments and emerging risks and opportunities
• Supporting research on current affairs, business leaders, prospective clients and issues affecting clients across sectors
• Assisting with client materials, presentations, stakeholder mapping, campaign planning and communications strategy development
• Supporting issues and crisis response efforts through rapid research, fact-finding and narrative analysis
• Supporting external client events, including investor meetings, media briefings, conferences and broader stakeholder engagement activities
• Working on assignments requiring analysis of Japanese and international media, policy developments and business trends
• Gaining exposure to how Brunswick develops advice for clients across corporate communications, financial situations, digital strategy, social media, SEO, AI and reputation management

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for candidates who bring:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and English, alongside exceptional research, analytical and synthesis skills
• A strong academic background and an interest in strategic communications, corporate affairs, business, media, public policy, markets and current affairs
• The ability to analyse complex information, identify key insights and communicate them clearly, concisely and accurately
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and the ability to recognise nuance in complex issues and stakeholder dynamics
• An interest in corporate reputation, stakeholder engagement, issues management and the factors shaping public discourse
• Understanding of corporate, financial and macroeconomic concepts, and an interest in how organisations navigate business and reputational challenges
• Strong digital literacy and an interest in the role of AI, social media and emerging technologies in business and communications
• The ability to work effectively across cultures and collaborate with colleagues and clients in both Japan and international markets
• A collaborative mindset, positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• A positive attitude and sense of humour, contributing to a collaborative, supportive and high-performing team environment
• Respect for diverse perspectives and working styles, alongside composure, good judgement and professionalism under pressure
• Availability to commit to the full 12-month internship programme and to work from our Tokyo office as part of an in-person team environment

Next Generation Talent at Brunswick

At Brunswick, developing the next generation of talent is central to our culture and long-term success. We are committed to providing aspiring advisers with meaningful opportunities to learn, contribute and grow from the beginning of their careers.

Our internship programme is designed to offer real responsibility, continuous learning and regular feedback. Interns are encouraged to contribute ideas, challenge assumptions and develop their own perspectives while working alongside experienced colleagues who are invested in their development.

Throughout the programme, interns will have opportunities to connect with colleagues across offices, practices and levels of seniority, building professional networks and gaining exposure to the breadth of Brunswick's work and culture.

For those who demonstrate strong performance, intellectual curiosity and a commitment to excellence, the internship can serve as a pathway to future career opportunities within Brunswick.

What You Can Expect

The internship is designed to provide rigorous, practical and well-rounded exposure to advisory work. Interns can expect:

• Hands-on experience supporting live client and research assignments
• Training in research methodologies, media monitoring, stakeholder analysis and communications planning
• Exposure to Brunswick colleagues across teams, practices and offices globally
• Mentoring, coaching and regular feedback throughout the programme
• Opportunities to build professional networks across business, media and advisory communities
• Experience working with both Japanese and international clients across a variety of sectors and situations
• Exposure to corporate reputation, financial communications, public affairs, digital strategy and issues management assignments
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating working environment
• The opportunity to build towards a future career with Brunswick for interns who demonstrate strong performance, curiosity and cultural fit during the programme

About Brunswick

Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes. 

Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.

Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world. 

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