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Director

Milltown Partners· Milltown Partners
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Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)$180k - $220kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Directors are senior communications leaders responsible for client leadership, strategic direction, team building, and driving the firm’s growth, with a focus on technology, policy, and AI-enabled advisory work.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client relationships at the highest level and shape strategic direction
  • Structure teams for success and set clear priorities
  • Advise clients directly and deliver breakthrough work with their teams
  • Drive new business, build networks, and contribute to scaling AI capabilities
  • Shape firm culture and contribute to firm’s future strategy
  • Guide AI-enhanced advisory capabilities and share best practices across the firm
  • Identify and convert new opportunities and lead competitive pitches

Qualifications

  • At least 10 years of corporate communications experience in consultancy or in-house roles, including significant experience in technology
  • Proven ability to develop research-driven communication strategies influencing senior stakeholders
  • Experience building advisory relationships with C-suite and providing strategic counsel under high pressure
  • Track record in media strategy and managing relationships with senior editors
  • Experience leading competitive pitches and new business conversations with measurable results
  • Experience managing high-performing teams and developing others through coaching and feedback
  • Existing network within technology, policy, media or investor communities
  • Strong grasp of AI tools and their application in advisory work with ability to drive adoption
  • Intellectual curiosity to develop expertise in new areas and entrepreneurial approach to networks
  • Commitment to seeking feedback and contributing to an inclusive culture
  • Excellent written and verbal English proficiency

Skills

Required:Corporate communications strategyC-suite advisory and strategic counselMedia relations and editor relationshipsBusiness development and pitchesPeople leadership and coachingAI tooling and adoption in advisoryNetworking and relationship buildingCommunication (written and verbal)

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) with mental health support
  • 26 days PTO, 10 sick days, 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, Thursday)
  • Structured career development with clear progression pathways and 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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