Milltown Partners · 3 hours ago
Communications Analyst
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$69K/yr - $74K/yrMilltown Partners is a global advisory firm focused on communications and public policy challenges. They are seeking a Communications Analyst to provide research and analysis, monitor media discussions, and contribute to strategic thinking and communication efforts.
Public Relations
Responsibilities
Research and analysis: finding and drawing insights from data and evidence to inform our advice
Using research tools and platforms - including Factiva and Meltwater - to conduct high quality desk research, media analysis and insight generation
Following 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 consumers
Using AI tools - Claude, Gemini, Notebook LM - proficiently in order to contribute to high-quality outputs that meet client needs and our standards
Contributing to the new business process
Strategic thinking: identifying the goal, and implications of different courses of action, to recommend the most effective approach
Taking into account the client’s overall objectives and core audiences to ensure work and recommendations are relevant and useful
Participating in team discussions to develop strategic and creative thinking for clients
Developing 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 channels
Consistently producing rigorous, accurate and detailed work
Drafting 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 channels
Clearly articulating recommendations and processes to implement them
Project management: planning and delivering priorities to meet agreed goals, timetable and budget
Organizing yourself and others to support the delivery of client or internal work in a timely fashion
Taking 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 audiences
Effectively practice time management to balance priorities across clients and within projects
Actively communicating to keep teams informed and adapt to issues as they emerge
AI integration: developing AI literacy while applying tools to drive the quality of research and analysis
Using AI tools proficiently moving beyond simple prompts to more sophisticated applications
Mastering 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 standards
Contributing to the firm's AI knowledge base by sharing successful use cases, prompts, and lessons learned
Staying current with AI tool capabilities and updates
Applying AI tools responsibly ensuring all outputs meet quality and compliance standards
Contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment
Giving and receiving regular feedback to people at all levels in the firm
Actively seeking input or assistance from others and reflecting their contributions in the work
Demonstrating allyship to all colleagues
Considering the role you can play in equitable career development to everyone in the firm
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 adviser
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 (eg. 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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