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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$170K - $195K *

Engage in strategic account acquisition for our Legal Technologies sector, focusing on sourcing, qualifying, and closing new enterprise accounts. Drive revenue growth through complex sales cycles whil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $275K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise networking solutions, guiding teams through complex architectures, and translating business needs into scalable strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensu...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying AI solutions that enhance customer success, ensuring seamless engagement and operational efficiency throughout the AI lifecycle from concept to improvement...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading complex federal contract negotiations and management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and driving strategic solutions to support business growt...

Alabama, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Oversee large-scale Federal contracts, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Leverage expertise in negotiation and federal regulations to enhance program execution, drive business growth, and e...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $222K *

Transform global media narratives by leading strategic communications, driving earned media, and articulating complex technology stories for diverse audiences. Collaborate with executives and experts...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer broadband initiatives by leading multidisciplinary teams in project management, financial oversight, and client engagement. Drive strategic planning and compliance for funding programs while e...

Franklin, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$97K - $132K *

Shape impactful educational proposals by leading RFP responses and submissions. Collaborate across teams to craft persuasive narratives and ensure compliance, driving state approvals and district awar...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $105K *

Contribute to the development and support of advanced missile systems as a systems engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the capabilities of critical defense technologies while...

Pittsfield, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading power systems engineering for transmission protection. Drive compliance, enhance reliability, and guide teams in innovative solutions to shape the future of energy with adv...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Join a team that's focused on building and enhancing relationships with large managed care accounts. Utilize your expertise in account management to drive customer satisfaction, explore upselling oppo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in environmental policy analysis and compliance, ensuring adherence to NEPA and other regulations. Collaborate with agencies, conduct research, and draft reports to support sustainable...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive revenue growth in K12 and Higher Ed sectors, leading full-cycle sales and expanding market presence with innovative AI solutions that transform education...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

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

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

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

$165K - $200K *

Innovate and drive operational excellence by delivering High Reliability and Human Performance transformations that boost organizational effectiveness and resilience across various complex environment...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Manage cloud infrastructure for high-availability ArcGIS Enterprise systems. Collaborate with federal clients, ensuring top performance across Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes while supporting a distrib...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Shape the strategic direction of client marketing programs by developing and executing integrated strategies, leading client conversations, and translating data into actionable insights that drive mea...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $155K *

Deliver impactful educational experiences by building strategic partnerships and developing innovative medical education programs to enhance clinical outcomes and drive growth in healthcare training...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $150K *

Analyze and optimize customer journeys from signup to paid conversion, leveraging data insights to drive growth strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance product decisions and influence market p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $101K *

Transform the ECAD library by collaborating with engineers and PCB designers to create and maintain component representations, ensuring adherence to corporate guidelines and industry standards while s...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $212K *

Lead comprehensive infrastructure financing initiatives, enhancing client operations through strategic financial planning and risk management, while mentoring less experienced colleagues to promote gr...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $175K *

Empower progress at the forefront of data product management, leading the development of innovative solutions. Drive product success through strategic oversight, client engagement, and cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $218K *

Empower your career by leading SLED capture and proposal strategies. Drive growth and engage diverse teams in this pivotal role, shaping public sector outcomes through innovative procurement and partn...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Lead Protection & Controls projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables and effective customer coordination. Collaborate with teams to manage project risks and del...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $157K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic programs and large-scale projects. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage complex integrations, and deliver impactful executive communications to achieve...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.