Associate Director

Milltown Partners

Associate Director fostering communication strategies at Milltown Partners for technology and innovation clients. Leading teams to address complex reputational challenges and enhance advisory capabilities.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $174,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead client work
Take strategic responsibility for clients’ most important communications challenges
Build trust to deliver genuinely impactful advice
Drive teams and develop colleagues
Structure work clearly, delegate effectively, and hold high standards
Coach colleagues on developing advisory instincts
Contribute to AI-enhanced advisory work
Help drive how AI is used to transform quality and precision of work
Support business development
Identify and contribute to new opportunities
Shape our culture
Give and receive regular feedback, support wellbeing of team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Around 8 years+ of corporate communications experience in consultancy or in-house roles, including time working with technology companies and/or investors
Demonstrable ability to take a strategic approach to reputation challenges, rooted in research, data, and insight
Experience building advisory relationships with senior stakeholders and delivering strategic counsel in high-pressure situations
Experience taking an integrated approach to communications campaigns, engaging with a range of audiences and channels
Track record of developing media strategies and maintaining an active network of media contacts
Existing network within technology, policy, media or investor communities
Experience managing and developing others through coaching and feedback
Strong grasp of AI tools and their application in advisory work, with ability to drive adoption across teams
Intellectual curiosity to develop expertise in new areas and an entrepreneurial approach to building networks
Commitment to seeking feedback and contributing to an inclusive culture
Excellent command of written and verbal English.

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

Reputation ManagementIntegrated Communications CampaignsMedia Strategy DevelopmentData-Driven InsightsStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Trust BuildingCoachingFeedback ReceptionIntellectual CuriosityEntrepreneurial Approach