Job Description

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 ROLE
Senior 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 ROLE
Research and analysis: -Finding and drawing insights from data and evidence to inform our advice-Using specialist tools to conduct high quality desk research and media analysis to contribute advice to clients-Reading 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 generation-Contributing to the new business process through research and drafting materials
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-Producing compelling written content and supporting the execution of significant communications moments (e.g. media briefings, frequently asked question docs)-Tailoring the style and content of verbal and written communication to different audiences and channelsClearly 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

MUST HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

A fluent command of written and verbal English language
An interest in reputation management and consultancy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Intellectual curiosity to develop subject matter expertise in new topics
Ability to conduct in-depth research and translate findings into insights
Deep interest in the power of media in storytelling
A highly motivated team member who values collaboration
A desire to seek out feedback in order to learn and developCommitment to contributing to a supportive and inclusive culture

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

1-3 years of professional experience in public relations or other relevant fields e.g. corporate communications, editorial, policy or research)
Curiosity and/or experience in the technology industry

WHAT WE OFFER IN RETURN

Competitive and fair base salary determined through annual industry benchmarking
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 contributionGenerous 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
Variety of team events, such as socials, external guest speakers and annual firm celebrations
3-day week in the office hybrid policy (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays mandatory)

ABOUT US
Milltown 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 success.
LOCATION
For this role, Milltown Partners is currently only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION AT MILLTOWN
Creating 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.

About Milltown Partners

Milltown Partners is a global advisory firm working with influential organisations and individuals on the communications and public policy challenges that define their reputations.

Our clients are leaders in their field: groundbreaking technology companies and their founders; global businesses and their CEOs; prominent individuals and renowned institutions. Technology and innovation are at the heart of our business and problem-solving approach, and we root our strategies in data insights and research on the audiences that matter, messages that work, and communications channels that deliver.

We work as one team to ensure our clients can draw on our collective experience. The advice of our teams in London, Brussels, Dublin, San Francisco and New York is informed by everyone from our accomplished analysts to the founding partners, including leaders who have joined us from respected advisory firms as well as senior positions at Google, WhatsApp, The Royal Household, Uber, the British Government, Airbnb, the Financial Times, Manchester United or the BBC.

By combining our breadth of experience, deep sector-specific knowledge and a research-driven approach, we help our clients analyse and solve their most important communications challenges.

We are an Employee Ownership Trust. The people that work here own the company and share in its success. We're fully independent and will remain so. That means we can continue to do what we've always done: take the long view, build a business aligned to our values, invest in our people and their development, and innovate to improve the quality of our advice.

Industry

Marketing & Advertising

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

London, GB

Year Founded

2013

Website

milltownpartners.com

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