Communications Analyst

About the role

Great communications and policy advice starts with brilliant research and analysis. As an Analyst at Milltown Partners, you'll be the foundation on which our work is built – tracking what matters, spotting what others miss, and turning complexity into clarity for some of the world's most influential organisations. You'll work on live challenges where the stakes are high and context shifts constantly. Within one team you might be analysing regulatory developments in AI policy across multiple jurisdictions. Within another you could be researching investor perceptions to inform a fundraising strategy. The work is varied, the learning curve is steep, and the impact is real.

We're looking for ambitious, intellectually curious people who think critically about complex problems and are ready to learn how to be an adviser.

Responsibilities

• Use research platforms like Factiva and Meltwater to monitor media, track policymakers and stakeholders, and understand the landscape our clients operate in.
• Leverage internal AI studio and tools such as Claude and Notebook LM to produce rigorous, insightful analysis.
• Contribute to discussions about client strategy, including audiences, channels, and timing.
• Develop perspectives on issues such as AI regulation, competitive dynamics, and stakeholder positioning, and share them with colleagues and clients.
• Draft clear, compelling content tailored to different audiences, from media briefings to policy analysis to internal reports.
• Help manage logistics that keep client work moving—scheduling, monitoring, agendas, and follow-ups.
• Collaborate across the firm, give and receive feedback regularly, and help maintain a supportive, high-performing culture.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting research and drawing logical conclusions from findings.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) effectively, safely, and critically.
• Intellectual curiosity and enjoyment of learning about new topics.
• Interest in reputation management, storytelling, and how communications shapes outcomes for influential organisations and individuals.
• Curiosity about the opportunities and challenges facing the technology industry.
• Genuine desire to learn how to advise on business strategy, public policy, and communications.
• Collaborative instincts and a commitment to seeking and acting on feedback.

Desirable

• 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, professional, or similar setting.
• Technical interests such as building websites or apps.

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent pay with open salary bands, plus twice-yearly bonuses.
• 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 and 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.