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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$205K - $242K *

Shape the future of internal communications by leading the strategy for People Success, crafting clear, impactful messaging for organizational changes, and enhancing engagement across the workforce th...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $150K *

Innovate your career with a strategic role focused on omnichannel marketing. Lead data-driven insights and creative recommendations for a top financial services brand, collaborating across teams to en...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Empower our Security & GRC initiatives by managing projects that ensure compliance, drive accountability, and foster collaboration across teams. Lead the project management framework to keep programs...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $112K *

Design and implement comprehensive participant communication strategies for large clients, ensuring engagement and satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial education and decision-ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $120K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic IT Services team as a ServiceNow System Administrator. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and enhance enterprise solutions, ensuring optimal performance...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $126K *

Transform client engagement through data-driven insights and innovative CRM solutions. Lead a dynamic team to enhance client intelligence, streamline processes, and drive strategic marketing initiativ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Deliver seamless integration and Tier 3 support for secure mobile infrastructure. Collaborate with enterprise stakeholders to ensure compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction while managing c...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at driving growth and expanding market presence through strategic sales planning, client relationship management, and business development in the public sector, ensuring long-term...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Security Operations Analyst, engaging in real-time monitoring, incident management, and technical support for a global enterprise. Enhance security response strategies while c...

Indianapolis, INRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing enterprise proposals and plans, ensuring compliance and quality across submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance win strategies and dri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $166K *

Drive our end-to-end Lifecycle strategy and customer communications journey, leveraging data and AI to enhance engagement across multiple channels. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize conversio...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $166K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing telecom systems for Antarctic support. Collaborate with teams to manage cable assets, ensuring compliance and quality while overseeing upgrades for Insid...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $216K *

Join a team that's driving growth initiatives for the US Air Force. You'll develop strategies, manage relationships, and support pipeline development to enhance business opportunities and position the...

Mc Lean, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in program management excellence, ensuring seamless operations and compliance across diverse teams while supporting critical Air Force contract initiatives and rapid-response readiness...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$62K - $103K *

Drive open-source research and analysis to support high-profile government clients. Conduct media monitoring, identify trends, and prepare concise reports to inform decision-making, all while working...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at building executive relationships and driving growth through strategic account management, ensuring alignment with customer needs and innovative solutions across multiple busines...

Austin, TXRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving sales success within the commercial sector. Collaborate with technology and business leaders to build relationships and deliver valuable solutions while exceeding sales...

Nashville, TNRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$189K - $259K *

Unlock operational success by leading global strategy and performance in Customer Success Operations, driving data-driven insights, seamless processes, and effective stakeholder engagement to enhance...

Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion database and server excellence by managing SQL Server and Windows environments. Ensure optimal performance, security, and availability across development, test, and production systems while s...

Albuquerque, NMRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in cultivating high-impact B2B client relationships through strategic oversight, innovative marketing solutions, and dedicated account management while driving growth and profitability...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth for a diverse portfolio of North American clients. Act as a strategic partner, enhancing relationships and identifying new opportunities to accelerate their...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $260K *

Engage in defining and driving go-to-market strategies for AI solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product positioning, launch new initiatives, and leverage market insights to reinforc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading digital marketing strategies and developing talents. Empower client relationships while driving campaign execution and leveraging innovative approaches to enhan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's enhancing cybersecurity across critical systems and services. This role combines hands-on security engineering and collaboration to protect technology environments against evolving...

Eugene, ORRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Analyze and deliver data management solutions to support public health research, utilizing advanced statistical software and collaborating with project leaders to enhance data quality and reporting fo...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

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.