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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$71K - $96K *

Optimize technical documentation processes for the Solid Rocket Motor program, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with engineering teams to gather data, maintain product information, and pr...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $181K *

Empower your career by leading cultural resources compliance projects across diverse sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage clients, and ensure adherence to regulations while mentor...

Salem, ORRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $141K *

Shape the future of software delivery by crafting compelling messaging and positioning for regulated enterprises. Drive executive conversations with insights on compliance and AI governance, while equ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $160K *

Optimize marketing strategies to drive growth initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to activate opportunities that position the company as a tru...

North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at key accounts by driving enterprise software sales in the Aerospace & Defence sector. Collaborate with global teams to enhance customer satisfaction and expand IFS's market prese...

Itasca, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing multi-departmental projects, ensuring successful outcomes through effective communication, strategic planning, and performance tracking while navigating ambigu...

Lincoln, NERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $115K *

Drive impactful storytelling and enhance brand reputation through strategic PR initiatives, collaboration with marketing teams, and management of agency partnerships. Elevate your communications skill...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $139K *

Champion sales growth in the Building & Construction sector by exceeding quotas, collaborating with teams, and providing market insights to drive product adoption and customer engagement across your t...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $150K *

Unlock potential by overseeing project operations and client relationships, driving growth through strategic partnerships and best practices. Lead teams to achieve business goals while ensuring high s...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career by driving sales and developing strategic relationships within major sectors across the AMER region, ensuring revenue maximization and effective execution of account strategies...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $230K *

Architect system-level requirements and verification plans for a complex aerospace program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure coherent design and integration across multiple engineerin...

Huntsville, ALRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Transform data solutions for Federal clients by joining a dynamic team focused on modernizing critical IT systems. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to drive impactful projects and enhance ope...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $178K *

Lead the evolution of our CMS and AI web strategy, driving product vision and execution for public sector clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused solut...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $220K *

Contribute to corporate security by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures while collaborating with IT, engineering, and business teams to address and mitigate risks across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$83K - $95K *

Engineer secure enterprise infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards an...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Transform large-scale data center projects by leading innovative structural engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and sustainability in design, while managing...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving technical integration and validation for Ambient AI Scribe initiatives. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance workflows, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational re...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $130K *

Lead complex projects to successful completion by developing integrated plans, managing risks, and aligning stakeholders across business and technology teams to ensure effective execution and continuo...

Des Moines, IARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Deliver strategic leadership for a centralized partner data management system, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enhancing user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Optimize IT Financial Management by leading benchmarking engagements and guiding C-suite clients. Collaborate across research teams to enhance service delivery while mentoring analysts and implementin...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful fundraising communications and events. Drive donor engagement through compelling storytelling and strategic initiatives while managing a diverse portfolio in a...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic growth initiatives with major Canadian Communications Service Providers, leveraging executive relationships and technical expertise to drive cybersecurity solutions and achieve measurab...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Grow your career with a pivotal leadership role overseeing IT service delivery, project management, and customer engagement. Drive collaboration across teams to enhance infrastructure operations and e...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $126K *

Lead the charge in product marketing strategy, driving product launches and competitive outreach while collaborating across teams to ensure effective messaging and increased market visibility for tech...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $114K *

Unlock potential by driving impactful product marketing strategies and launches. Collaborate across teams to enhance brand awareness and customer engagement while utilizing market insights to influenc...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.