Senior Communications & Policy Analyst (Hybrid, AI-Driven)

Milltown Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary bands

Twice-yearly bonuses

401(k) with company match

Healthcare options

PTO days and holidays

Winter break

Parental leave

Sabbatical

Job summary

Milltown Partners is seeking a Senior Analyst in New York to grow from research into shaping advisory outputs for technology, investors and brands. You’ll conduct rigorous media and policy analysis, lead on live client challenges, and contribute to strategic recommendations with an emphasis on clear, compelling storytelling.

The role emphasizes independence, collaboration, and the application of AI tools to drive practical insights for high-profile clients across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 18+ months professional experience in communications, policy or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Understanding of reputation management and corporate storytelling.
• Experience using AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) effectively and critically.
• Interest in opportunities and challenges facing the technology industry.
• Intellectual curiosity about topics relevant to clients (tech, policy, investment, media).
• Desire to develop advisory skills in business strategy, public policy and communications.
• Collaborative instincts and openness to feedback.
• Experience in at least one area we work in (tech policy, financial comms, stakeholder engagement).
• Experience using AI tools in academic or professional settings.
• Technical interests - building websites, apps or projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor media, policymakers and stakeholders using product platforms.
• Produce rigorous analysis using internal AI tools.
• Contribute to client discussions on messaging and audience strategy.
• Draft clear content for CEOs, policymakers, journalists and investors.
• Coordinate logistics to keep client work moving.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Research experience

AI tools experience

Tech industry interest

Collaborative instincts

Feedback-driven

Policy & comms interest

Analytical thinking

Tools

Factiva

Meltwater

Claude/Notebook LM

Job description

Milltown Partners is seeking a Senior Analyst in New York to grow from research into shaping advisory outputs for technology, investors and brands. You’ll conduct rigorous media and policy analysis, lead on live client challenges, and contribute to strategic recommendations with an emphasis on clear, compelling storytelling.

The role emphasizes independence, collaboration, and the application of AI tools to drive practical insights for high-profile clients across multiple jurisdictions.