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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$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by managing audio visual projects from inception to completion, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction while collaborating with diverse teams and overseeing logistics...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $135K *

Drive change management initiatives to enhance IT service processes and user adoption. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective training, communications, and assessments, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives in Marketing Solutions, driving complex programs across multiple teams. Utilize project management expertise to ensure timely delivery, financial rigor...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $118K *

Transform technical documentation by executing updates and revisions for aviation automation projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and maintain version control while utilizing advanced...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by transforming complex AI solutions into compelling, engaging stories. Collaborate across departments to deliver personalized demos that resonate with higher-ed leaders and enhanc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization initiatives by leveraging AI and automation to enhance SaaS delivery processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline technical architecture and improve customer ou...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $183K *

Join a team that's driving partner growth through strategic engagement, AI adoption, and solution development. Collaborate across diverse partner types to enhance business outcomes and ensure scalable...

Vienna, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative solutions in the utility sector, supporting AMI projects through expert integration, mentoring, and alignment of technology with business needs. Champion industry standards an...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$300K - $360K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the TOLA SLED market by owning the full enterprise sales cycle, building executive relationships, and collaborating cross-functionally to secure critical data solu...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop strategic sourcing initiatives for IT software and services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness. Drive negotiations and manage supplier relat...

Falls Church, VARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving project success in mission-critical environments. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee design and construction phases, manage stakeholder relations, and ensure project profi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $98K *

Pioneer patient outreach initiatives to enhance engagement and scheduling volume across multiple markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and achieve performanc...

Henderson, NVRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $235K *

Drive the design and implementation of backend services to enhance customer experiences across NodeZero’s licensing, provisioning, and admin systems. Lead efforts to ensure accuracy, scalability, and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform complex cybersecurity narratives into engaging content that captivates audiences across various formats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand storytelling and drive conve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $181K *

Transform contract management by leading risk mitigation strategies and ensuring compliance across government and commercial projects. Drive operational excellence and enhance proposal quality while m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Unlock your potential by partnering with Sales to drive customer success, leading technical pre-sales processes, and mentoring peers while ensuring seamless transitions from sale to implementation acr...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by establishing strategic relationships with distributors and electrical contractors, driving sales growth and market share through collaborative planning and effective communicati...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving sales strategies for net-new logo acquisition. Own the full sales cycle, engage diverse stakeholders, and navigate complex procurement paths to achieve revenue targets and...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technology sales, driving net-new acquisitions and managing complex sales cycles. Engage diverse stakeholders and deliver impactful presentations, all while nav...

Jersey City, NJRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $350K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic advisor to executives, guiding organizations in workplace transformation, technology modernization, and data-driven strategies to enhance productivity and op...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$190K - $238K *

Champion provider growth by shaping strategies that enhance engagement and acquisition. Collaborate cross-functionally to create compelling messaging and drive impactful go-to-market initiatives, ensu...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $113K *

Empower your career by tackling complex billing disputes and fraud issues. This role blends financial investigation with strategic negotiation, requiring data analysis and project management to resolv...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $164K *

Lead our cybersecurity and governance initiatives, enhancing security operations and risk management while driving compliance with CMMC 2.0 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards. Collaborate across teams to imp...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate quality assurance by enhancing the Quality Management System for simulation products. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, drive improvements, and maintain customer satisfactio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming employee onboarding processes through Workday, managing the entire project lifecycle from design to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure al...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.