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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$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

$70K - $114K *

Transform your career by overseeing OSP construction projects across multiple locations. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, manage budgets, and drive successful implementation of fib...

Beaver Dam, WIRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$132K - $237K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement global security compliance frameworks, driving enterprise-wide initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards across complex cloud environmen...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth by deepening executive relationships and expanding our platform's impact across high-value customer accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to sol...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of AI integration by leading complex projects, bridging technical teams and leadership. Drive Agile methodologies, manage risks, and ensure timely deliverables in a dynamic environmen...

Virginia, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $170K *

Drive agile solutions for government agencies, enhancing efficiency and service delivery. Lead projects, mentor teams, and build client relationships while delivering technology solutions aligned with...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

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Chelmsford, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$200K - $315K *

Create and implement robust security architectures across enterprise, cloud, and infrastructure environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards while guiding security initiatives and influen...

Carlsbad, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$122K - $190K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $185K *

Champion growth by leading business development within the Intelligence Community. Build relationships, shape solutions, and ensure contract success while managing a diverse portfolio and driving team...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate brand awareness and drive pipeline through creative, hands-on marketing strategies. Own execution of content, demand generation, and PR efforts while fostering collaboration across teams to de...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $300K *

Empower strategic partnerships across the Eastern U.S. to drive revenue growth. Build and manage a partner-sourced pipeline, enhance customer engagement, and accelerate deal closures through collabora...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $90K *

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Sarasota, FLRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Elevate your storytelling skills by crafting compelling proposals and presentations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate our value to clients, while managing resources and optimizin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $243K *

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Plano, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Join us in transforming technical documentation by leading the shift to a Git-based, AI-augmented workflow. You'll set standards, mentor writers, and drive innovation across our Technical Publications...

Morrisville, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $147K *

Unlock potential by designing engaging, story-driven demonstrations that showcase technology's real-world impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling content that bridges prod...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$300K - $350K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise revenue across the West territory, engaging with senior security leaders in regulated industries. Shape strategic sales initiatives and build lasting relationship...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform product strategy by leading impactful initiatives that enhance user experience and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that delight customer...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $235K *

Pioneer product ownership by driving growth, retention, and economics for a key product line. Lead cross-functional teams to make impactful business decisions and accelerate outcomes in a dynamic, mis...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$102K - $177K *

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United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $185K *

Champion strategic pursuits in the Space ecosystem, driving acquisition and partnerships. Lead full-lifecycle capture efforts to align technical solutions with government needs, influencing pipeline g...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead engineering efforts by writing production code and mentoring a team. Drive modernization initiatives through Java microservices while managing performance and growth of engineers. Collaborate wit...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 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.