Communications Analyst at Milltown Partners in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Milltown Partners is an independent, employee-owned firm advising technology companies and influential individuals on communications and policy challenges. The Communications Analyst role involves conducting research, analyzing data, and contributing to strategic discussions to help shape client communications and policy strategies. Responsibilities: - Turn information into insight - Help shape strategy - Write for different audiences - Keep teams organised - Contribute to a collaborative culture Required Qualifications: - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Experience conducting research and drawing logical conclusions from what you find - Experience using AI tools (eg. Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) effectively, safely and critically - Intellectual curiosity - you enjoy learning about new topics and understanding how things work - An interest in reputation management, storytelling and how communications shapes outcomes for influential organisations and individuals - A curiosity about the opportunities and challenges facing the technology industry - A genuine desire to learn how to advise on business strategy, public policy and communications - Collaborative instincts - you value working with others and learning from people around you - A commitment to seeking feedback and acting on it Preferred Qualifications: - Relevant experience through internships or work in PR, corporate communications, media, policy or research - Interest in the policy and regulation challenges within the technology industry - Experience using AI tools effectively in an academic or professional or similar setting - Technical interests - whether that's building websites, apps or other projects Required Skills: Research experience, AI tools proficiency Important Skills: Intellectual curiosity, Writing for different audiences Nice-to-Have Skills: Collaborative instincts, Interest in reputation management, Interest in technology industry, Feedback commitment Benefits: 401(k) with company match, eligible from day one, Robust healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus dedicated mental health support, 26 days PTO, 10 sick days, and 10 public holidays, Two-week company-wide winter break, Paid parental leave, Sabbatical leave, $100/month commuter benefit, Hybrid working model with three days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), Structured career development with clear progression pathways and a defined career framework