Director, Corporate Communications & Reputation Strategy

Milltown Partners LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Professional development opportunities

26 days PTO + holidays

401k match 4%

Parental leave support

Medical, dental, vision insurance

$100 monthly commuter benefits

Team events & annual celebrations

Office snacks and team lunches

Hybrid 3-day in-office policy

Job summary

Milltown Partners LLP in New York seeks a Director to lead client advisory with deep corporate communications experience. You will set strategy, guide teams, and coach colleagues to deliver high-impact work that protects reputations and drives growth.

The role blends strategy, leadership and hands-on client collaboration across a global advisory firm, with opportunities to shape plans for quality, talent and growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of written and verbal English language.
• 10+ years of corporate communications experience - consultancy or in-house, preferably in tech.
• Strategic approach to reputation rooted in research, data and insight.
• Experience engaging with senior audiences across the communications landscape.
• Experience building advisory relationships with senior stakeholders for strategic counsel.
• Experience developing media strategies and managing senior reporters.
• Experience leading new business conversations, including RFP processes.
• Experience managing complex, high-performing teams with diverse experiences.
• Willingness to play a hands-on role within client teams and across the firm.
• Intellectual curiosity to develop subject matter expertise and share with colleagues.
• Collaborative, coaching mindset and commitment to learning and growth.
• Commitment to a supportive and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: set direction and priorities for teams, ensuring accountability.
• Provide trusted advisory support to clients with high-impact insights.
• Define strategic direction and tactical choices for clients.
• Share experience to enable the rest of the team to replicate success.
• Leverage firm resources to deliver high-quality, high-impact advice.
• Coach colleagues to identify opportunities and reach goals.
• Innovation: model excellence and ensure research underpins all work.
• Grow external networks to win new business and collaboration opportunities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client advisory

Stakeholder management

Media strategy

Team leadership

Business development

Hands-on execution

Collaboration

Coaching capability

Feedback mindset

Inclusive culture

Job description

Milltown Partners LLP in New York seeks a Director to lead client advisory with deep corporate communications experience. You will set strategy, guide teams, and coach colleagues to deliver high-impact work that protects reputations and drives growth.

The role blends strategy, leadership and hands-on client collaboration across a global advisory firm, with opportunities to shape plans for quality, talent and growth.