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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$88K - $105K *

Drive the agency-wide Voice of Customer program, translating insights into actionable strategies that enhance customer experience and foster cross-functional collaboration for measurable improvements...

Everett, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing internal communications to connect a growing, remote workforce. Collaborate with leadership to create clear, engaging messages that align employees with company priorities...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex, technically sophisticated projects, focusing on data centers. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure project alignment with client goals, budgets, and sch...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$71K - $98K *

Lead the development and management of Building Information Models, enhancing project execution through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and advanced VDC technologies across various sectors...

Germantown, MDRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to lead technical onboarding and drive customer success through expert configuration, API integrations, and project management. Make a meaningful impact by streamlining implementat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $250K *

Lead the charge in our cybersecurity operations, overseeing teams and strategies to enhance effective security monitoring and incident response while ensuring top-notch service delivery across diverse...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Transform your content expertise into impactful communications that engage diverse audiences. Lead projects that enhance clarity and drive business goals in the financial services sector, while collab...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as you drive strategic growth in K-12 special education markets. Lead complex sales cycles, build trusted relationships, and shape innovative solutions that enhance educational o...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive enterprise sales, build relationships, and deliver innovative media solutions. Leverage your expertise in SaaS to generate pipeline and revenue growth while collaborat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career by developing and maintaining key customer relationships, driving sales success, and collaborating with teams to exceed goals. Leverage your expertise in account management and sales...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform cybersecurity practices by leading RMF/ATO processes for a cloud-based platform, ensuring compliance with NIST standards and implementing robust security controls. Collaborate with stakehold...

Fort Campbell, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading demand generation strategies that drive pipeline growth in the public sector. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to optimize campaigns, enhance performance, and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform agency operations by owning customer outcomes and building innovative solutions. Leverage deep technical expertise and operational leadership to drive impactful change and ensure successful...

Florida, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $131K *

Elevate customer engagement by driving successful project delivery, fostering collaboration across teams, and ensuring satisfaction through proactive communication and effective management of complex...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$61K - $157K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise risk and resilience. As a strategic leader, you'll define complex challenges, lead advisory solutions, and foster client relationships, all while driving inn...

Washington, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Empower enterprise clients by defining strategic risk and resilience solutions. Lead multidisciplinary advisory engagements, combining consulting expertise with technological insights to navigate comp...

Raleigh, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of enterprise resilience by leading advisory engagements that address complex business and technology challenges, collaborating with experts across risk, cybersecurity, and AI to crea...

Houston, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate solutions for enterprise risk and resilience challenges, leading advisory engagements across cybersecurity, compliance, and AI. Collaborate with clients and experts to develop actionable stra...

Austin, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Help us shape and deliver strategic advisory solutions in Risk & Resilience, engaging enterprise clients to tackle complex challenges within governance, cybersecurity, and technology transformation wh...

Raleigh, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise resilience by leading advisory solutions for risk management, cybersecurity, and technology. Collaborate with clients and experts to shape strategies that connect business and tec...

Atlanta, GARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Build your career as a Strategy & Engagement Manager, leading advisory efforts to address complex risk and technology challenges for enterprise clients across various domains including cybersecurity a...

San Antonio, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Empower enterprise clients by shaping and delivering innovative risk and resilience strategies that connect business goals with technology, guiding them through complex challenges in cybersecurity, co...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $166K *

Shape the future of supply chain security by conducting risk assessments, translating complex data into actionable insights, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance the FAA's cybersecurity...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform budget planning and execution within clinical informatics, leveraging expertise in PPBE and MFR practices. Collaborate with leadership to ensure financial strategies align with healthcare in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of Precision Guided Munitions by leading capture strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with program objectives. Drive innovation and enhance program per...

Cedar Rapids, IARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.