Milltown Partners

Senior Communications Analyst

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Milltown Partners is a global advisory firm working with influential organizations and individuals on the communications and public policy challenges that define their reputations. We are looking for a Senior Communications Analyst to join us who is early in their communications career. THE SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS ANALYST ROL ESenior Analysts provide the research and analysis on which all our advice rests. They assess discussion of our clients' interests among media and stakeholders. All Senior Analysts produce excellent written work for a range of audiences and channels and make valuable contributions to internal and external meetings offering both their point of view and organizational skills . RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ANALYST RO LEResearch and analysis: finding and drawing insights from data and evidence to inform our advi ceUsing specialist tools to conduct high quality desk research and media analysis to contribute advice to clien tsReading a wide breadth of industry and client news and monitoring the media landscape to understand the issues clients are facing, including the views of both their critics and supporters in insights generati onContributing to the new business process through research and drafting materia lsStrategic thinking: identifying the goal, and implications of different courses of action, to recommend the most effective approa chTaking into account the client’s overall objectives and core audiences to ensure work and recommendations are relevant and usef ulParticipating in team discussions to develop strategic and creative thinking for clien tsDeveloping your own interest in areas relevant to our clients and sharing your insights with clients and internal colleagues (eg. technology, policy or venture capita l)Written and verbal communication: expressing ideas fluently and persuasively for a range of different audiences and channe lsConsistently producing rigorous, accurate and detailed wo rkProducing compelling written content and supporting the execution of significant communications moments (e.g. media briefings, frequently asked question doc s)Tailoring the style and content of verbal and written communication to different audiences and channe lsClearly articulating recommendations and processes to implement th emProject management: planning and delivering priorities to meet agreed goals, timetable and budg etOrganizing yourself and others to support the delivery of client or internal work in a timely fashi onTaking responsibility for team administration across client and internal needs (e.g. media monitoring, agendas, scheduling calls, tracking wor k)Adapting your project management style for different audienc esEffectively practice time management to balance priorities across clients and within projec tsActively communicating to keep teams informed and adapt to issues as they emer geAI integration: developing AI literacy while applying tools to drive the quality of research and analys isUsing AI tools proficiently moving beyond simple prompts to more sophisticated applicatio nsMastering data sources we can feed into AI tools (e.g. Factiva, Meltwate r)Developing and refining prompts that produce high-quality outputs aligned with client needs and Milltown standar dsContributing to the firm's AI knowledge base by sharing successful use cases, prompts, and lessons learn edStaying current with AI tool capabilities and updat esApplying AI tools responsibly ensuring all outputs meet quality and compliance standar dsContributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environme ntGiving and receiving regular feedback to people at all levels in the fi rmActively seeking input or assistance from others and reflecting their contributions in the wo rkDemonstrating allyship to all colleagu esConsidering the role you can play in equitable career development to everyone in the fi rm MUST HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIE NCEA fluent command of written and verbal English langu ageAn interest in reputation management and consulta ncyExcellent verbal and written communication ski llsIntellectual curiosity to develop subject matter expertise in new top icsAbility to conduct in-depth research and translate findings into insig htsDeep interest in the power of media in storytell ingA highly motivated team member who values collaborat ionA desire to seek out feedback in order to learn and deve lopCommitment to contributing to a supportive and inclusive cult ure DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIE NCES1-3 years of professional experience in public relations or other relevant fields e.g. corporate communications, editorial, policy or resea rch)Curiosity and/or experience in the technology indu stry WHAT WE OFFER IN R ETURNCompetitive and fair base salary determined through annual industry benchma rkingDiscretionary twice-yearly bo nusesProfessional development opportunities, with access to both expert professional coach and internal tra ining26 days of annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plus Public Hol idays4% match to 401k contrib utionGenerous policy for new parents (for both mothers and fat hers)Generous medical, dental and vision insurance options, including support for depen dents$100 monthly commuter ben efitsVariety of team events, such as socials, external guest speakers and annual firm celebra tionsSelection of breakfast foods and snacks in the office, plus a weekly team lunchVariety of team events, such as socials, external guest speakers and annual firm celebra tions3-day week in the office hybrid policy (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays manda tory) AB OUT USMilltown Partners is a transatlantic advisory firm working with influential companies, organizations and individuals on their reputation-defining communications and policy challenges. We work with established and emerging technology companies, global investors, iconic brands, renowned sports franchises and influential individuals. We collaborate across locations and disciplines to combine our judgement, deep subject-matter expertise and innovative use of technology to deliver impact for our clients. We root our strategies in data insights and research on the audiences that matter, messages that work, and communications channels that deliver. We are an independent, employee-owned company, which means we have the freedom to invest in our people and our culture, and everyone shares in our su ccess. L OCATIONFor this role, Milltown Partners is currently only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the US without visa spons orship. DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION AT MILLTOWNCreating a diverse, equitably and inclusive environment is core to our values, culture and success as an employee owned business. We want to empower everyone in the team to share their best thinking and ideas, feel valued and know they are having an impact and belong in the business, regardless of their background, age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. We have an ambitious DEI programme managed by a global leadership team of volunteers with three global company commitments to: improve representation of minority groups, enhance everyone's sense of inclusion and support underrepresented communities through pro bono work. Underpinning these commitments is a focus on what it means to have a DEI culture and how to measure that in our approach to growth, attracting talent and the impact of our work for clients.