Communications Analyst

Milltown Partners

Analyst at Milltown Partners providing communications and policy insights for influential organisations. Conducting research and analysis to shape strategies and produce compelling content.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,000 - $74,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Turn information into insight
You'll use research platforms like Factiva and Meltwater to monitor media, track policymakers and stakeholders, and understand the landscape our clients operate in.
You'll leverage our internal AI studio and tools such as Claude and Notebook LM to produce analysis that's rigorous and useful.
Help shape strategy
You'll contribute to discussions about what our clients should do and how they should communicate.
Write for different audiences
From media briefings to policy analysis to internal reports, you'll draft content that's clear, compelling and tailored to purpose.
Keep teams organised
You'll help manage the logistics that keep client work moving - scheduling, monitoring, agendas, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Contribute to a collaborative culture
You'll work with people across the firm, give and receive feedback regularly, and help create an environment where everyone can do their best work.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Relevant experience through internships or work in PR, corporate communications, media, policy or research (Desirable)
Interest in the policy and regulation challenges within the technology industry (Desirable)
Experience using AI tools effectively in an academic or professional or similar setting (Desirable)
Technical interests - whether that's building websites, apps or other projects (Desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

researchanalysiswritingpolicy analysislogistics managementstrategic communicationreputation managementstorytellingAI tools usagetechnical project development

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationintellectual curiositycollaborationfeedback seekingorganizational skillsadaptabilitycritical thinkingproblem-solvinglearning agility