Communications Consultant with strategic communications experience for a technology-centric client base. Driving reputation strategy and team collaboration at an influential advisory firm.
Responsibilities
Reputation strategy: drawing on deep knowledge of channels and audiences to identify how best to position clients and tell their story
Working with client team leads to set the strategy and priorities for client work
Creating integrated communications plans to guide the execution of the agreed strategy
Applying an understanding of how to deliver client objectives using strategies and tactics to reach target audiences on appropriate channels
Designing and interrogating client asks and designing research briefs to ensure that all advice is underpinned by insights
Tailoring the style and content of advice to meet the needs and expectations of individual clients
Confidently and transparently discussing AI-enhanced work with clients and explaining value-add
Going above and beyond the brief to suggest the most creative solutions
Advising: earning the trust of a variety of clients and providing recommendations that are understood and accepted
Advising in a variety of formats (written or verbal) and choosing the most effective format for the client, at the right time
Producing compelling written content and driving the execution of significant communications moments for clients (e.g. media briefings, speeches, owned channels and events)
Using AI for complex deliverables, applying advanced prompting techniques
Reading a wide breadth of industry and client news to understand the issues clients are facing in order to inform our advice
Drawing on a deep knowledge of audiences and channels to identify how best to position clients and achieve their communications goals
Using research tools and platforms including Factiva, Meltwater, Claude and Gemini to conduct insight generation
People Management: supporting the wellbeing of the team and encouraging everyone to perform, learn and develop
Developing project plans for client teams and ensuring work is delivered in a timely and high quality manner, drawing on the full range of tools and platforms
Managing the work of junior colleagues, and supporting their professional development through coaching and mentoring
Encouraging continuous learning and development, including the delegation of tasks and the provision of constructive feedback
Contributing to the business: applying knowledge of how the firm and clients generate revenue to improve the quality of our advice and analysis
Applying knowledge of the commercial context in which clients operate to ensure our advice furthers their business objectives
Understanding how Milltown operates as a business (e.g. team profitability) and beginning to contribute to internal projects
Demonstrating restlessness about spotting growth and development opportunities for the business (e.g. finding new ways to help clients, ways to run teams efficiently or share knowledge internally)
Using personal interests and/or former experience to contribute to the continued growth of the business, both potential new business opportunities and development opportunities for the team
Experimenting with, and implementing AI-powered workflows that improve team efficiency and can be shared more widely
Contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment
Giving and receiving regular feedback to individuals at all levels in the firm
Actively seeking input or assistance from others and reflecting their contributions in the work
Demonstrating allyship to all colleagues
Supporting the wellbeing of everyone on the team
Requirements
Excellent command of written and verbal English language
At least 3 years of corporate communications experience - either/or consultancy or in-house roles - ideally with exposure to the technology industry
Demonstrable ability to take a strategic approach to assessing corporate reputation challenges and opportunities
Understanding of different audiences and channels that make up the communications landscape
Experience building advisory relationships with different stakeholders in order to deliver strategic counsel and insight
Experience developing media strategies and interacting with journalists
Experience of project management, including planning and delivering work against agreed goals, timetable and budget.
Experience managing a team and delegating both upwards and downwards
Intellectual curiosity to develop subject matter expertise in new topics, and share that with colleagues
A highly motivated team member who values collaboration
A desire to seek out feedback in order to learn and develop
Commitment to contributing to a supportive and inclusive culture
Benefits
Competitive and fair base salary determined through annual industry benchmarking
Discretionary twice-yearly bonuses
Professional development opportunities, with access to both expert professional coach and internal training
26 days of annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plus Public Holidays
4% match to 401k contribution
Generous policy for new parents (for both mothers and fathers)
Generous medical, dental and vision insurance options, including support for dependents
$100 monthly commuter benefits
Variety of team events, such as socials, external guest speakers and annual firm celebrations
Selection of breakfast foods and snacks in the office, plus a weekly team lunch
Variety of team events, such as socials, external guest speakers and annual firm celebrations
3-day week in the office hybrid policy (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays mandatory)
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