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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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of business development by leading capture strategies and execution for high-value federal opportunities. Collaborate across teams to drive successful proposals and contract awards, e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $185K *

Champion growth and customer marketing by leading a dynamic team to drive full-funnel strategies, optimize campaigns, and leverage AI tools for enhanced performance and insights. Shape the future of m...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of security by leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance incident detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify risks, develop automation, and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and transformation by translating business needs into actionable requirements, managing delivery workflows, and enhancing the Revenue Intelligence por...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $133K *

Unlock your potential by crafting competitive bids and proposals, ensuring market competitiveness and profitability. Collaborate with teams to deliver precise electrical solutions while enhancing cust...

Texas City, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Empower clients by leading the implementation of innovative solutions, ensuring successful adoption and integration of Omnissa Workspace ONE. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive business outcomes...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $118K *

Shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure by leading environmental assessments, managing project teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective capital planning and risk...

Brampton, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of technology initiatives by managing strategic direction, overseeing system builds, and enhancing employee experiences through collaboration with stakeholders and effective project e...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading cyber risk management initiatives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing security posture for critical data center and cloud services. Collaborate with teams to implement...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with key military and defense customers to drive growth through strategic business development. Leverage your expertise in procurement processes and compliance to identify opportunities and fos...

Michigan, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $108K *

Transform payer billing implementations by managing complex projects, collaborating across teams, and driving process improvements. Leverage strong problem-solving skills to enhance operational effici...

South San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career with a remote role leading a claims team. Oversee investigations, manage workloads, and drive success while ensuring compliance with company standards and fostering team developmen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $200K *

Manage strategic customer engagement and growth within Navy and DoD sectors. Leverage existing networks and industry insights to identify business opportunities that align with Millennium’s objectives...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $148K *

Elevate financial management and audit remediation efforts for DoD clients, leveraging expertise in accounting, internal controls, and compliance to drive strategic improvements and ensure adherence t...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic initiatives for Colorado's Extended Producer Responsibility Program, fostering relationships with regulators and stakeholders while driving operational success...

Colorado, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$68K - $143K *

Unlock innovative financial processes by driving transformation in logistics integration and optimizing resource allocation. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance financial operations within the D...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $195K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge avionics architectures for diverse missions. Leverage your expertise in command and data handling to optimize system performance and ensure seamless integrat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$186K - $302K *

Join a dynamic team to lead product strategy and execution in Endpoint Detection and Response, fostering collaboration across teams to achieve operational success and deliver cutting-edge cybersecurit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Champion healthcare transformation by leading client partnerships and driving growth across a portfolio of health system accounts. Spearhead strategic initiatives, enhance renewals, and unlock expansi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data pipeline stability and server administration for enterprise analytics systems. Support the transition of legacy data models into Tableau while ensuring c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity through advanced analysis and response. This role involves monitoring, investigating, and improving security operations in a dynamic 24/7 enviro...

Tennessee, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the preconstruction process for a major data center campus, guiding it from design through procurement and ensuring alignment with budget and schedule goals. Lead a team, set standards, and in...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive impactful accounting and finance projects for diverse clients. Leverage your expertise to tackle complex challenges and enhance operational efficiency across various indus...

Georgia, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $185K *

Drive technical excellence by developing standards and processes for commissioning, ensuring consistent execution across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce capabili...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Oversee and guide complex privacy projects, ensuring high standards and compliance while mentoring privacy consultants to enhance client programs and outcomes. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business 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.