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Associate Director

Milltown Partners· San Francisco office
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Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)$150k - $174kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior communications leader role focused on leading client work, developing teams, contributing to AI-enhanced advisory, and driving new business while shaping culture in a hybrid, San Francisco-based environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client work and strategic communication guidance, including navigating policy debates, major announcements, and protecting reputation.
  • Drive teams and develop colleagues through clear structuring, delegation, coaching, and cross-team leadership.
  • Contribute to AI-enhanced advisory by guiding colleagues in adopting AI capabilities and sharing best practices across the firm.
  • Support business development by identifying opportunities, expanding client relationships, and contributing to pitches and proposals.
  • Shape and foster a collaborative, inclusive culture with regular feedback and a focus on wellbeing.

Qualifications

  • Around 8 years+ of corporate communications experience in consultancy or in-house roles, including work with technology companies and/or investors
  • Strategic approach to reputation challenges grounded in research, data, and insight
  • Experience building advisory relationships with senior stakeholders and delivering strategic counsel under pressure
  • Experience with integrated communications campaigns across multiple audiences and channels
  • Track record of developing media strategies and maintaining an active media contact network
  • 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 and entrepreneurial approach to building networks
  • Commitment to seeking feedback and contributing to an inclusive culture
  • Excellent command of written and verbal English

Skills

Required:Strategic communicationsStakeholder managementMedia strategyAI in advisory

Benefits

  • Competitive, transparent pay with open salary bands, plus twice-yearly bonuses
  • 401(k) with company match, eligible from day one
  • Robust healthcare options (medical, dental, vision) including 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 in-office days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
  • Structured career development with clear progression pathways and defined career framework
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Milltown Partners

Milltown Partners is a global advisory firm

We work with established and emerging technology companies, global investors, iconic brands, renowned sports franchises and influential individuals. We are an independent, employee-owned company, which means we have the freedom to invest in our people and our culture, and everyone shares in our success.

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