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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$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Document Control Supervisor, overseeing site access agreements and collaborating with environmental consulting teams. Utilize your expertise to resolve access needs, manage do...

Long Beach, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion effective document control by overseeing site access agreements, resolving access issues, and coordinating with environmental consulting teams. Lead a team while ensuring compliance and effic...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

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

$114K - $152K *

Join a team that's redefining brand identity through innovative design. Lead high-impact creative projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and elevate visual storytelling in a dynamic enviro...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $97K *

Shape the future of digital experiences by delivering innovative web solutions that enhance member engagement and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, high-qualit...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence as an Operations Analyst, balancing compliance and user experience. Leverage AI tools to analyze data, identify fraud patterns, and suggest process improvements while coll...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $170K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex federal programs for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. Drive mission-critical IT, cybersecurity, and telecommunications initiatives while ensuring stakeholder s...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$188K - $359K *

Lead regulatory compliance efforts within the health insurance industry, ensuring adherence to state and federal laws while developing strategic relationships with policymakers. Drive the implementati...

Washington, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining AI security! As a Principal AI Security Engineer, you'll lead assessments, design controls, and partner with teams to ensure safe AI adoption across the enterprise, drivi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading creative copy initiatives that shape impactful healthcare messaging. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling content that resonates with diverse au...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive operational efficiency and strategic initiatives across the organization. Lead cross-functional projects, analyze complex challenges, and implement scalable solutions to optimize perf...

Atlanta, GARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $130K *

Drive impactful clinical research contracts by leveraging your leadership and negotiation expertise to navigate complex agreements, ensuring compliance and fostering collaborative relationships across...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $90K *

Elevate program effectiveness by supervising staff and ensuring quality care for residents with mental health diagnoses, HIV/AIDS, and substance use histories. Collaborate with clinical teams to devel...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $245K *

Join our team as a Project Manager, overseeing high voltage Power Delivery projects from initiation to closeout. Foster client relationships, manage resources and budgets, and ensure project delivery...

Boston, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $174K *

Join a team that's redefining user experiences in Robotics and Autonomous Systems. As a UI/UX Designer, you'll create intuitive interfaces, conduct user research, and collaborate with developers to de...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by partnering with Sales to drive technical pre-sales, articulate business value, and enhance customer engagement through tailored solutions and demos, ensuring a seamless sales process...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower the mission of the US Space Force by providing essential contracting support. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance missile defense and space capabilities while ensuring efficient contr...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in maximizing strategic customer engagements by translating complex business challenges into actionable projects. Collaborate closely with executives to ensure successful delivery and...

New York, NYRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Help us shape the future of healthcare identity management by leading projects, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive success and foster gro...

Oregon, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $243K *

Join a team that's driving sustainment transformation and adoption across programs. As a Project Engineer Staff, you'll lead initiatives, coordinate projects, and enhance processes to ensure successfu...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $185K *

Transform the Cyber operations landscape by leading business development, shaping solutions, and executing contracts. Build trusted relationships, manage a diverse portfolio, and drive customer satisf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving growth in unstructured data protection. Leverage your technical expertise to engage with clients, lead discovery, and close deals while collaborating with sales and engineer...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and enhance endpoint management and security products, ensuring they meet customer needs and market standards. Drive product vision, roadmap, and exec...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive new business in the Cyber domain by building relationships, shaping solutions, and leading contract execution. Own a diverse portfolio while adapting to evolving responsibilities and ensuring cu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy, enhancing reputation and awareness while translating complex scientific information for diverse audiences. Serve as a trusted advis...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $170K *

Manage media strategy and public relations for a fast-paced organization. Shape discourse, handle press inquiries, and build media networks while mitigating reputational risks. Lead a growing team and...

United StatesRemote

1 week 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.