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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$139K - $208K *

Join a team that's transforming Global Supply Chain and ERP processes. As a Staff Business Process Leader, you'll drive process standardization, support ERP transformations, and engage with stakeholde...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $117K *

Manage the performance and growth of a global network of Authorized Service Providers, ensuring compliance and service quality while driving revenue growth through data-driven decision-making and part...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Help us drive strategic initiatives within Navy housing programs. You will support the planning and execution of barracks improvements, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance housing conditions, r...

Hawaii, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $137K *

Contribute to impactful projects by leveraging your expertise in analysis and strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency, ensuring alignm...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $126K *

Empower strategic initiatives by managing complex projects, enhancing processes, and fostering cross-functional relationships. Lead teams to execute plans effectively while ensuring alignment with org...

Missouri, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $305K *

Join a team that's redefining account management by driving growth and retention for complex health systems. Build strategic relationships with C-suite executives and lead cross-functional teams to de...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $163K *

Join a team that's transforming government consulting by leading digital initiatives, engaging with executive clients, and fostering workforce development, while driving impactful strategic solutions...

Texas, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $105K *

Drive impactful learning experiences by developing engaging curriculum and materials for federal users. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance user adoption of enterprise applications an...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of enterprise architecture by leading strategic initiatives, translating business goals into scalable solutions, and guiding cross-functional teams in integrating complex healthcare a...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $165K *

Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management for aerospace hardware, optimizing costs and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence design and enhance supply chain...

Connecticut, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing healthcare processes for the Veterans Health Administration, enhancing business and clinical operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to redesign workflows, address chal...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $238K *

Empower providers by crafting compelling product narratives and strategies that enhance adoption and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into impactful marketing...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading clients through the CMMC 2.0 compliance journey. As a key advisor, you'll translate complex regulations into actionable strategies, ensuring audit readiness and security...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming public sector consulting by guiding organizations through digital transformation and ERP implementations, while managing high-impact teams and fostering client relation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform identity and access management by executing daily operations, supporting AI tooling, and managing SaaS vendor administration. This role offers hands-on experience and a clear growth path tow...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence in the Remote Operations Center, overseeing real-time market commitments and compliance. Lead a team to ensure efficient generation unit management and effective communica...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead demand generation initiatives to drive sustainable pipeline growth and market engagement. Collaborate cross-departmentally to optimize strategies, mentor teams, and enhance brand awareness throug...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $105K *

Develop and implement strategies to manage financial and compliance risks in a dynamic payments environment. Analyze transaction patterns to identify risks and collaborate with teams to enhance fraud...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$186K - $232K *

Empower strategic partners by building deep technical relationships and driving preference for a modern data security platform. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance pa...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $205K *

Champion process excellence by optimizing workflows and driving cross-functional improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate service quality throu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$146K - $282K *

Drive transformative B2B and B2C marketing strategies that enhance brand presence and user engagement across our dual marketplace. Lead a high-performing team, optimize multi-channel acquisition, and...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative enterprise solutions. Engage with a variety of technologies while supporting mission-critical systems. Drive customer suc...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $178K *

Transform customer relationships as you drive strategic growth in hyperscale and silicon design sectors. Own account strategy, lead complex negotiations, and collaborate with global teams to deliver i...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$247K - $309K *

Collaborate to drive sales growth in enterprise technology through prospecting, managing pipelines, and closing opportunities while enhancing existing accounts in a dynamic, technology-focused environ...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $155K *

Support employee relations and advisory services, guiding managers on compliance and performance issues while enhancing workforce planning and development initiatives. Engage in special projects to im...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.