Communications Specialist Jobs

Explore Communications Specialist opportunities with employers seeking experienced professionals to shape clear, consistent messaging. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior communications roles across corporate communications, public relations, media relations, and internal communications.

What Does a Communications Specialist Do?

Communications Specialists plan and deliver messaging that helps organizations connect with employees, customers, media, and other stakeholders. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include writing and editing announcements, developing communication plans, coordinating media outreach, supporting executive communications, managing content channels, and tracking engagement. The work often involves collaborating with marketing, human resources, leadership, and subject-matter experts.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills, along with sound judgment and attention to detail. Experience with communications strategy, media relations, crisis communications, internal messaging, digital publishing, or analytics can be valuable. Senior roles may require a relevant degree or equivalent experience, a strong portfolio, and a track record of advising stakeholders and managing projects across teams.

Explore Communications Specialist Career Opportunities

Communications Specialist job titles and responsibilities vary by organization and industry. Search for roles that align with your strengths, such as corporate communications, public relations, employee communications, or strategic communications. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders to find professional communications jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more.

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$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic project delivery across multiple squads, ensuring alignment with business priorities and effective communication among stakeholders. Utilize program management exp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$132K - $176K *

Drive market growth by developing strategic partnerships and solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer engagement and competitive positioning, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Lead and innovate IT Controls and AI Resiliency projects, ensuring effective management and delivery within scope, budget, and schedule while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer engaging content strategies that educate stakeholders on data center infrastructure. Streamline cross-platform media development to build awareness and credibility, leveraging your storytellin...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $115K *

Empower your career by developing user-focused documentation for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to create clear, accessible content that enhances user experience...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client satisfaction and profitability. As a key player, you'll manage client relationships, support sales processes, and ensure seamless communication between...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading PMO operations for a complex federal IT program. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution, effective risk management, and compliance, while maintaining sche...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $163K *

Transform your career by driving impactful narratives in AI workforce transformation. Collaborate with executives to enhance Cisco's reputation through strategic media relations and storytelling, ensu...

Washington, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$85K - $105K *

Transform virtual resettlement services by leading a national portfolio that enhances access for refugees. Oversee strategy, implementation, and compliance while fostering partnerships and innovative...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovation and excellence, driving projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ensure quality standa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform growth strategies for military decision-making by leading market initiatives, conducting research, and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders in the U.S. Navy and defense sectors to e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Elevate client success by leading MSP program implementations from discovery to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with client objectives, manage risks, and drive proj...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by leading federal proposal efforts from start to finish. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling, compliant proposals for defense and civilian sectors...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $117K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing privacy compliance and cybersecurity. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, develop training, and ensure adherence to federal regulations while prote...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $103K *

Support a global workforce by delivering exceptional IT solutions. Manage user lifecycle processes, troubleshoot modern workplace technologies, and enhance IT operations through automation and documen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $143K *

Analyze and reengineer business processes to enhance operational efficiency, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements while supporting syste...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise service delivery by leading cross-center operations, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring high-quality IT services across multiple locations. Drive initiatives that improve performa...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing diverse medical communications projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction while leading multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong relationships wit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$65K - $101K *

Empower a secure collaboration environment by administering Microsoft 365 and related tools. Provide expert Tier II/III support, monitor performance, and maintain web content, ensuring compliance with...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$206K - $283K *

Unlock potential by providing expert guidance in network security transformation, collaborating with sales teams to architect solutions that enhance customer security postures and drive successful out...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$206K - $283K *

Transform customer security with your expertise in network security and zero trust. Collaborate across teams to define robust solutions and lead critical technical discussions that enhance cybersecuri...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $223K *

Champion innovative marketing strategies by leading pre-sale initiatives that align client goals with creative concepts in a fast-paced telecommunications environment for a top-tier content creator...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $95K *

Elevate public sector sales by forging strategic relationships, consulting on complex energy solutions, and driving market expansion while providing outstanding customer leadership. This role emphasiz...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$322K - $402K *

Transform enterprise growth by driving net-new logo acquisition and expanding major accounts in data security and AI resilience. Engage C-suite decision-makers and collaborate with partners to deliver...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$322K - $402K *

Lead the charge in driving net-new logo acquisition and expanding major accounts in data security. Engage senior decision-makers, articulate value, and build compelling business cases to impact compan...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Communications Specialist do?question toggle

    A Communications Specialist creates and coordinates messaging for an organization. Typical work can include writing content, supporting media relations, developing communication plans, preparing executive or employee communications, and measuring audience engagement.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Communications Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek strong writing and editing abilities, communication strategy experience, project coordination skills, and familiarity with relevant channels or tools. Some roles request a degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

  • Which skills are important for Communications Specialists?question toggle

    Clear writing, editing, storytelling, organization, collaboration, and sound judgment are widely useful. Depending on the position, employers may also value media relations, crisis communications, digital content, analytics, and experience advising senior stakeholders.

  • Can Communications Specialist jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Compensation depends on factors such as seniority, employer, location, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Communications Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Browse Communications Specialist listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including opportunities in corporate communications, public relations, and related specialties.