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.
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.
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.
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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Drive the development of advanced data pipelines in a cloud environment to centralize and govern critical data for national security operations. Lead a team in migrating legacy systems to modern solut...
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Join a team that's redefining automation and AIOps for state infrastructure. Lead initiatives in AI-enabled operations and drive the evolution of enterprise automation while supporting the Texas Priva...
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Drive strategic leadership in philanthropy communications and marketing, overseeing a team of 40+ to enhance donor engagement and fundraising outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to align messagin...
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Systems Administrator - Team Lead
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Lead the charge in providing technical oversight and mentorship for a Systems Administration team, ensuring the security, performance, and availability of critical enterprise IT infrastructure while r...
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Explore future opportunities in enterprise sales aimed at large K-12 districts, fostering meaningful relationships and driving impactful solutions in the EdTech space, leveraging your experience in co...
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Champion the Alteryx platform by ensuring secure, efficient operations and integration across enterprise analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and a...
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$329K - $445K *
Grow your career by leading a high-performing sales team focused on enterprise software solutions for the Public Sector. Drive revenue growth, manage strategic accounts, and collaborate with technical...
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Manager, ITA Communications & Engagement - Chase Travel
$95K - $115K *
Create and implement strategies to enhance engagement and communication within the Independent Travel Advisor community, fostering connections and improving overall advisor experience through innovati...
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$110K - $130K *
Join us to lead the enterprise Program Management Office, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment across divisions. You'll mentor project managers, oversee governance, and enhance project...
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Lead and optimize PMO strategies for major aviation and infrastructure programs. Drive governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while mentoring a high-performing team to ensure project...
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Applications Programming, Advisor
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$228K - $423K *
Lead the charge in advancing national cybersecurity initiatives, overseeing program execution and stakeholder engagement. Drive strategic objectives into actionable plans while ensuring technical perf...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive your career with a Senior Program Analyst role focused on solving complex cross-functional challenges. Utilize analytical skills to enhance pricing, agreements, and program performance while col...
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$200K - $250K *
Elevate client partnerships by solving complex business challenges. Seek out and establish new connections while fostering long-term relationships to drive success and become a trusted advisor in the...
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$83K - $154K *
Join our team to oversee supplier activities, ensuring compliance with nuclear quality standards through effective monitoring, inspection, and evaluation. Contribute to project success by identifying...
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Principal Consultant - Utility Cost of Service/Rate Design Specialist
$128K - $191K *
Lead impactful cost of service studies and rate design analysis for utilities across North America. Collaborate with clients, provide expert testimony, and manage projects to enhance utility operation...
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Join our team to enhance security and automation in delivery pipelines, driving consistent deployments and compliance through modern DevSecOps practices alongside skilled professionals...
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$140K - $160K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on project management excellence. Lead initiatives, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive project success through effective planning and execution in...
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Network Operations Center Technical Services Supervisor
$95K - $115K *
Oversee and lead a technical services team, ensuring efficient 24x7 network operations and advanced troubleshooting of IT systems. Drive quality and improve processes while actively engaging with both...
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Program Manager, Onsite Data Collection
$110K - $130K *
Explore the dynamic role of a Program Manager, overseeing end-to-end data collection programs. Drive operational excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic execution in a fast-paced environment, e...
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$80K - $95K *
Collaborate with design teams and stakeholders to create engaging, user-centered digital content. Leverage your expertise in UX writing to deliver high-quality, compliant web content that enhances use...
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$108K - $189K *
Join a dynamic team to drive mechanical design of cutting-edge, ruggedized hardware for public safety. Lead cross-functional collaboration from concept to production, balancing performance and manufac...
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Manager, Clinical Publications & Scientific Specialist
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in developing and communicating clinical evidence for innovations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage research, publications, and scientific communications, ensuring imp...
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What does a Communications Specialist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.