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 - $210K *

Lead the design management of mechanical equipment for a hyperscale data center, ensuring integration and compliance with technical standards while guiding teams and managing procurement specification...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic portfolio of Cybersecurity Services, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage budgets, risks, and project lifec...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $120K *

Lead the strategic direction of paid media programs for enterprise clients, combining media strategy with hands-on SEM management. Build client playbooks, present data-driven insights, and guide teams...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$199K - $370K *

Engage with high-value government accounts nationwide, driving sales of industry-leading cloud solutions. Leverage your expertise in government procurement to build relationships, exceed quotas, and c...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$132K - $199K *

Champion client success by driving Professional Services sales and revenue generation. Collaborate across North America to enhance client relationships and maximize value through effective solution im...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $194K *

Accelerate progress at external affairs and network permitting, leading a team to build strategic relationships with stakeholders, navigate regulatory environments, and drive operational excellence to...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive talent acquisition efforts, collaborating with hiring managers to identify needs, source candidates, and enhance the recruitment process while ensuring a positive cand...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead design and optimization of enterprise security controls. Focus on guarding data and networks utilizing advanced Palo Alto solutions while collaborating across various techn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $168K *

Transform political engagement by driving software sales within a designated U.S. territory. Build relationships with Democratic officials and campaign professionals while managing outreach and client...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $150K *

Elevate healthcare performance by leading analytics-driven consulting engagements. Collaborate with clients to identify needs, deliver insights, and implement solutions while managing project economic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the optimization of cross-pillar workflows, ensuring technical soundness and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to enhance product adoption and drive measur...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $130K *

Help us elevate our business continuity management program by providing expert advisement, conducting risk analyses, and developing strategies to ensure organizational resilience and effective respons...

Rochester, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing program operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. Lead initiatives in inventory management, process improvements, and team development while fostering...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives in data center security solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop customer relationships and achieve...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to improve revenue cycle operations by identifying inefficiencies, deploying analytical solutions, and enhancing workflows to maximize revenue and streamline process...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Develop and optimize secure, database-driven web applications using Oracle APEX and ORDS. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-performance solutions that support cancer registry goals, ensuri...

Hialeah, FLRemote

1 week ago

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

$77K - $110K *

Create impactful training solutions that enhance fleet readiness by transforming system updates and requirements into effective educational materials for Navy personnel, leveraging your expertise in s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $250K *

Optimize healthcare reimbursement strategies by analyzing payer contracts and financial impacts. Lead teams in delivering actionable insights and recommendations, while collaborating with data analyti...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead Revenue Operations, driving strategy and execution for sales and renewals. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes, optimize technology, and ensure accurate...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$151K - $216K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative solutions, drive technical excellence, and foster collaboration while serving the U.S. Government in a hybrid work env...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive sales strategies for services and cybersecurity offerings, ensuring market readiness and effective sales enablement to enhance customer outcomes and st...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$210K - $265K *

Transform engineering excellence by redefining AI paradigms, driving innovation, and shaping technical strategies to elevate performance across teams while enhancing the educational experience for stu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Champion growth strategies across defense IT and ISR systems, building senior relationships and managing opportunities at Wright-Patterson AFB. Drive innovation in C2 modernization and lead proposal d...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $226K *

Unlock operational excellence by driving cross-functional initiatives that optimize customer strategy and enhance business intelligence. Collaborate with leaders to streamline decision-making and supp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Serve as a consultative seller to expand the DOJ portfolio by leveraging innovative technologies, fostering key relationships, and addressing critical security risks within federal law enforcement and...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.