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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$107K - $166K *

Empower healthcare engagement by connecting with providers through innovative tools, enhancing patient care and experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights and strategic dec...

Springfield, OHRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$265K - $295K *

Develop and execute community engagement strategies to foster trust and collaboration with local stakeholders in Virginia and West Virginia, ensuring Anthropic's infrastructure projects align with com...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$401K - $500K+*

Join a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure engineering by leading efforts for cloud platforms, scaling developer experiences, and unlocking transformative AI solutions to enhance producti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $224K *

Empower our federal sector solutions by leading partnerships, optimizing programs, and managing P&L for growth. Collaborate on strategy to enhance healthcare services using innovative approaches and d...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $200K *

Optimize strategic capture management efforts to drive growth and enhance win rates. Lead complex proposals, collaborate with teams, and leverage market insights to secure new opportunities and re-com...

Herndon, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Lead the global network architecture and engineering strategy, ensuring secure, scalable solutions that align with business goals. Drive innovation, oversee project delivery, and establish technical s...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$77K - $89K *

Drive innovative SEO and GEO strategies, collaborating with teams to enhance client visibility through technical audits, content optimization, and performance analysis. Leverage deep expertise to deli...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by designing innovative fluid and power systems. As a Process Engineer, you'll drive the development and optimization of cutting-edge technologies in a f...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer education and satisfaction through expert training on ultrasound products. This hybrid role involves travel and collaboration with healthcare profess...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative ServiceNow solutions in a dynamic, collaborative environment, ensuring effective development, integration, and deployment for government clients while enhancing platform capabilities...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Empower Data and AI Leaders by providing expert technical counsel, optimizing decision-making, and enhancing client success through tailored strategies and proactive thought leadership in a dynamic, c...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K *

Shape the future of non-profit engagement by leading sales initiatives, driving pipeline growth, and fostering client relationships. Leverage your strategic sales expertise to elevate our impact and a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $145K *

Oversee strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Collaborate across teams to execute campaigns, manage events, and promote thought leadership, driving growth and awa...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $138K *

Transform user experiences by conducting in-depth UX research, synthesizing insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance service design and product usability for federal clients...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $252K *

Join us to lead strategic marketing initiatives for the Public Safety sector, driving demand generation and brand awareness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market positioning and s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of federal financial operations by driving user adoption and change management for a new tool. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience, streamline processes, and ensu...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Transform creative visions into stunning designs across digital and print platforms. Collaborate closely with teams to elevate brand aesthetics while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $128K *

Drive business development for large-scale podcast and broadcast campaigns, fostering client relationships and achieving revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$86K - $165K *

Unlock potential by driving supplier performance through hands-on diagnostics, assessments, and corrective actions. This role requires collaboration with international suppliers to enhance manufacturi...

New Hampshire, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $185K *

Transform data into actionable insights by enhancing financial models, optimizing sales performance, and driving operational efficiencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $146K *

Join us to execute and enhance partner operations, ensuring seamless workflows and data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sales and partners, driving efficiency and operati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex automation projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet safety, budget...

Reno, NVRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Elevate K-12 assessment programs by leading content development, ensuring quality and operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally, manage client relationships, and leverage AI tools to enha...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful projects in public health by leading teams, managing RFPs, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective collaboration and clear communication...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving sales success in large enterprises. Own the full sales cycle and build strategic AI and cybersecurity partnerships, expanding our reach in Southern California's competit...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.