About Matthew Hiltzik

Matthew Hiltzik is the Founder and CEO of Hiltzik Strategies, a strategic communications and consulting firm specializing in research and content, crisis management, litigation support, media relations, digital and social media strategy, and impactful storytelling. Matthew and his firm operate at the intersection of industries—including finance, business, technology, sports, politics, philanthropy, education, and entertainment—with a nuanced understanding of diverse audiences to shape, protect, and advance narratives.

Leveraging his expertise, experience, and relationships, Matthew helps clients maximize their opportunities and navigate today’s complex media landscape. Under Matthew’s leadership, Hiltzik Strategies uses the power of communications to build bridges between diverse audiences and foster understanding across ideological divides.

Matthew began his career in politics before holding senior communications roles at Miramax Films and Freud Communications, where he led the U.S. launch of the firm, before starting Hiltzik Strategies in 2008.

Beyond client work, Matthew dedicates his time to strengthening communities and supporting causes rooted in education, interfaith dialogue, and social impact. He serves on the boards of several mission-driven organizations, including The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award USA, the Ghetto Film School, Montclair State University’s School of Communication and Media, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation where, in 2015, he became the first communications professional ever appointed to the board.

Matthew’s passion for storytelling and advancing understanding is also reflected in his work as a producer of five documentaries, including the award-winning Paper Clips, Documented, and Holy Land Hardball. 

Matthew is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. He lives in Manhattan with his wife, Dana, and their three children.