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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$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

$180K - $210K *

Champion innovative AI and digital strategies through complex client engagements. Lead cross-functional teams, influencing executive stakeholders, and deliver impactful solutions that scale with effic...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $130K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing software assets, contracts, and vendor relationships. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient workflows and budget management while enhancing procurement pr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$92K - $125K *

Join a team that's redefining global benefits programs! Collaborate to design and implement innovative health, wellness, and retirement solutions across multiple regions, ensuring compliance and enhan...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $125K *

Empower healthcare compliance by enhancing programs, mitigating risks, and driving operational integrity. Collaborate with diverse clients to deliver tailored solutions in a dynamic regulatory landsca...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$139K - $185K *

Lead the charge in advancing our IT PMO by establishing governance frameworks, optimizing project delivery, and integrating innovative technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program ma...

Minnesota, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion the future of electronic security by managing diverse projects nationwide. Lead technical teams, ensure compliance, and build strong customer relationships while driving project success and g...

Alaska, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$94K - $185K *

Empower your career by driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and innovative marketing solutions. Leverage your industry expertise to engage prospects, manage pipelines, and close deals...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing Epic clinical systems to enhance research workflows, collaborating with clinical teams to optimize processes and ensure data integrity in a remote settin...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$118K - $180K *

Build a safer, more efficient future by overseeing electrical systems in power plants. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and compliance while driving maintenance and t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $164K *

Lead and innovate security solutions, assess risks, ensure compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance enterprise security frameworks in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $184K *

Unlock potential by shaping innovative brand strategies and architectures, influencing product identity, and driving cohesive customer experiences across a diverse portfolio, all while collaborating w...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $220K *

Shape the future of software development by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and ensuring successful product delivery in a collaborative, agile environment focused on enhancing IT operation...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $154K *

Shape customer success by managing complex escalations, driving improvements, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Your leadership will enhance workflows and ensure high-quality resolutions, makin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $154K *

Elevate your career by installing and programming advanced electronic security systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure the integrity of communication and power systems while adhering to ind...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Champion project control excellence by developing strategies, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance to ensure successful project delivery within timelines and budgets. Lead initiatives...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$92K - $166K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic engineering team to design electric distribution systems, ensuring high-quality project deliverables while fostering client relationships and team collaborati...

Framingham, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $129K *

Support industry-leading projects in air permitting and environmental compliance. Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to develop strategies for regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance throug...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $120K *

Optimize system stability and usability by managing configuration changes in the PATH EHR environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable operations and support clinical users...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $180K *

Shape the future of power generation by overseeing electrical systems' performance, reliability, and safety. Collaborate with teams to manage maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvements across dive...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovation by evaluating and implementing cutting-edge technologies and processes. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance business solutions through r...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$225K - $281K *

Lead the charge in shaping detection and response strategies, driving hands-on initiatives to enhance security architecture and incident management. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust threat de...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Reimagine your career as a Solutions Engineer, collaborating with Sales to craft tailored product demonstrations addressing aviation sector challenges, while influencing product development through cu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock strategic value as a Technical Account Manager, bridging customers and partners to ensure successful deployment and optimization of cybersecurity solutions, while driving long-term relationship...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.