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Milltown Partners

Milltown Partners

Global advisory firm for communications policy

Analyst

Full-Time
$69k - $74k/yr

+ Bonus + 401(k) Match + Commuter Benefit

Entry
San Francisco, CA, USA
Hybrid

Three in-office days per week required (Tue–Thu).

About the job

Requirements
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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. This isn't about summarising - it's about finding the thread that matters and pulling on it.
  • Help shape strategy: You'll contribute to discussions about what our clients should do and how they should communicate. You'll learn to think about audiences (investors, policymakers, journalists, employees), channels (owned platforms, media) and timing. You'll develop your own perspectives on the issues our clients face - whether that's AI regulation, competitive dynamics or stakeholder positioning - and share them with colleagues and clients.
  • 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. You'll learn to write for CEOs, journalists and investors - often all in the same week. The ability to translate complexity into clarity is fundamental to the work.
  • 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. It sounds simple, but doing it well makes everything else possible.
  • 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. At Milltown, we're all in this together - comradeship isn't just a value, it's how we operate.
Desired 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

About the company

Milltown Partners provides global advisory services focused on communications and public policy to influential organisations and individuals, helping them manage reputations and solve high-stakes challenges. Its approach combines data-driven research on audiences, effective messaging, and suitable channels, delivered by a coordinated team across London, Brussels, Dublin, San Francisco and New York. The firm differentiates itself through its independent, employee-owned model, long-term mindset, and broad, sector-specific expertise drawn from high-profile clients and leaders. Its goal is to analyze and solve clients’ most important communications and policy challenges with careful, evidence-based advice that aligns with the interests of its people and clients.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 research on AI backlash gives sellable thought leadership to clients.
  • Lever lists 2026 openings for AI, frontier-tech, policy, and public-affairs consultants.
  • Taso brought Adobe, Nextdoor, and Niantic relationships into Milltown's client funnel.

What critics are saying

  • Tech-policy demand concentrates revenue around regulators, platform disputes, and AI controversy cycles.
  • Big consultancies and law firms can undercut Milltown with broader bench depth.
  • If AI advisory commoditizes, clients internalize strategy and squeeze premium fees.

What makes Milltown Partners unique

  • Employee-owned structure lets Milltown invest for clients, not outside investors.
  • The Taso Advisory acquisition deepens UK and European tech-policy firepower.
  • London, New York, San Francisco, and Brussels coverage supports cross-border reputation work.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Student Loan Assistance

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Commuter Benefits

Meal Benefits

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Legal Services

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Company News

PRWeek
Sep 8th, 2023
Milltown Partners acquires tech policy consultancy

Global reputation and policy advisory firm Milltown Partners has bought tech policy consultancy Taso Advisory for an undisclosed sum.