Milltown Partners · 6 hours ago
Communications Analyst
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$69K/yr - $74K/yrMilltown Partners is a global advisory firm that helps organizations navigate communications and public policy challenges. They are seeking a Communications Analyst who will provide research and analysis, monitor media discussions, and contribute to strategic thinking and written communications for clients.
Public Relations
Responsibilities
EResearch and analysis: finding and drawing insights from data and evidence to inform our advic
EUsing research tools and platforms - including Factiva and Meltwater - to conduct high quality desk research, media analysis and insight generatio
NFollowing a wide range of relevant industry and client news across multiple channels to understand the issues our clients are facing, including the views of supporters, critics, regulators and consumer
SUsing AI tools - Claude, Gemini, Notebook LM - proficiently in order to contribute to high-quality outputs that meet client needs and our standard
SContributing to the new business proces
SStrategic thinking: identifying the goal, and implications of different courses of action, to recommend the most effective approac
HTaking into account the client’s overall objectives and core audiences to ensure work and recommendations are relevant and usefu
LParticipating in team discussions to develop strategic and creative thinking for client
SDeveloping your own interest in areas relevant to our clients and sharing your insights with clients and internal colleagues (eg. technology, policy or venture capital
)Written and verbal communication: expressing ideas fluently and persuasively for a range of different audiences and channel
SConsistently producing rigorous, accurate and detailed wor
KDrafting compelling written content and supporting the execution of significant communications moments (e.g. media briefings, frequently asked question docs
)Learning how to tailor the style and content of verbal and written communication to different audiences and channel
SClearly articulating recommendations and processes to implement the
MProject management: planning and delivering priorities to meet agreed goals, timetable and budge
TOrganizing yourself and others to support the delivery of client or internal work in a timely fashio
NTaking responsibility for team administration across client and internal needs (e.g. media monitoring, agendas, scheduling calls, tracking work
)Adapting your project management style for different audience
SEffectively practice time management to balance priorities across clients and within project
SActively communicating to keep teams informed and adapt to issues as they emerg
EAI integration: developing AI literacy while applying tools to drive the quality of research and analysi
SUsing AI tools proficiently moving beyond simple prompts to more sophisticated application
SMastering data sources we can feed into AI tools (e.g. Factiva, Meltwater
)Developing and refining prompts that produce high-quality outputs aligned with client needs and Milltown standard
SContributing to the firm's AI knowledge base by sharing successful use cases, prompts, and lessons learne
DStaying current with AI tool capabilities and update
SApplying AI tools responsibly ensuring all outputs meet quality and compliance standard
SContributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environmen
TGiving and receiving regular feedback to people at all levels in the fir
MActively seeking input or assistance from others and reflecting their contributions in the wor
KDemonstrating allyship to all colleague
SConsidering the role you can play in equitable career development to everyone in the fir
Qualification
Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in the English language
Experience conducting research and translate findings into logical insights
Proficiency in time management and project management
An interest in reputation management and storytelling
Desire to learn how to be an advisor
Keen interest in a range of storytelling channels and their efficacy for different audiences (e.g. owned platforms, media reporting, social media commentary, policy speech making)
Intellectual curiosity to develop subject matter expertise in new topics (e.g. attending events, reading, seeking out more experienced individuals)
A highly motivated team member who values collaboration and learning from others
A desire to seek out feedback in order to learn and develop
Commitment to contributing to a supportive and inclusive culture
Preferred
Exposure to relevant fields through work experience or internships (e.g. public relations, corporate communications, media, policymaking or research)
Curiosity and/or experience in the technology industry
Experience using LLMs effectively and critically to support studies or work
Experience building websites, apps and/or other technical products
Benefits
Discretionary twice-yearly bonuses
Professional development opportunities, with access to both expert professional coach and internal training
26 days of annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plus Public Holidays
4% match to 401k contribution
Generous policy for new parents (for both mothers and fathers)
Generous medical, dental and vision insurance options, including support for dependents
$100 monthly commuter benefits
Variety of team events, such as socials, external guest speakers and annual firm celebrations
Selection of breakfast foods and snacks in the office, plus a weekly team lunch
3-day week in the office hybrid policy (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays mandatory)
Company
Milltown Partners
Milltown Partners is a global advisory firm working with influential organisations & individuals on communications & public policy.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Christian Seiersen
Partner
Jordan Hunt
Partner
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