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 *

Join a team that's driving supply chain excellence by resolving critical issues, enhancing supplier performance, and ensuring production continuity through data-driven solutions and cross-functional c...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving expansion of high-profile Regional Enterprise accounts through strategic relationship building, consultative selling, and tailored technology solutions, fostering growth an...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$220K - $250K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic partner relationships and collaborating across teams to enhance solution development, enabling partners to achieve measurable outcomes while promoting business gr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $289K *

Champion growth in environmental services by leading business development, managing complex projects, and fostering client relationships in the power industry. Leverage your expertise to navigate regu...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$68K - $113K *

Transform policy initiatives by leading cross-divisional efforts to enhance operational excellence. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to develop strategic goals and implement impactful prog...

Madison, WIRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions by leveraging data analytics and strategic counsel to enhance client performance. Collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver tailored insights for transformational ev...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $200K *

Manage and execute a comprehensive IAM strategy, ensuring robust identity security across corporate and cloud environments. Lead a team to implement Zero Trust principles and enhance identity governan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $113K *

Unlock potential by leading analytical projects and coordinating programs in transportation and land use. Collaborate with agencies, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while driving sustainable pla...

San Bernardino, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$166K - $200K *

Lead the charge in advancing power system simulation and grid engineering. Drive innovative research and advisory services while establishing EPRI's technical vision in grid modernization and DER inte...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a technical leader driving enterprise identity and messaging services. Manage a talented team of engineers, ensuring reliable operations and security in a hybrid environment w...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of IT infrastructure and security operations, driving the migration to a Nutanix-based IaaS environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, compliance, and automation, utilizin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the supply chain landscape by leading procurement and subcontracting efforts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while driving efficiency and innovation in support of critical defe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $87K *

Champion strategic paid social initiatives, driving performance through data insights and collaboration across clients' portfolios, while ensuring continuous adaptation to market trends and platform i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at this vital Business Development role, focusing on Airborne ISR Products & Services. You'll engage with stakeholders across functions and lead efforts to capture opportunities, a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $175K *

Manage cross-provider IT service delivery and governance in a federal environment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure dependable services and measurable outcomes while leading service...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate your career by consulting on innovative HR solutions, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving digital transformation for clients. Engage in thought leadership and enhance employee exp...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading complex divestiture initiatives. Drive alignment and manage interdependencies in a transformative environment, ensuring successful execution across varied business funct...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable Workforce Management processes and tools, enhancing operational efficiency and planning accuracy across global Customer Excellence teams...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise sales to Fortune 500 clients, managing end-to-end sales cycles, and fostering strategic relationships with C-level executives to deliver impactful SaaS complianc...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $183K *

Innovate the future of healthcare technology by developing scalable applications that streamline specialty prescriptions. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance user experience and drive efficienc...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $147K *

Unlock potential by partnering with clients to implement CDI solutions, optimize workflows, and enhance client satisfaction. Leverage your expertise to drive change and ensure best practices in health...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $142K *

Design and develop structural engineering solutions for modular data centers. Oversee vendor collaboration, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with local codes, delivering repeatable desi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $172K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product quality for critical defense programs, overseeing quality management throughout the lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving compliance with industry...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Transform national security oversight by leading AI engineering initiatives that enhance investigative and audit operations within government settings, leveraging enterprise AI solutions to shape stra...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $176K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in project management and Agile delivery. Lead cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives while enhancing your skills in a dynamic environment focused o...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.