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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$135K - $216K *

Champion cybersecurity governance by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of security across diverse operational environments. Drive program-wide adoption of sta...

Greenbelt, MDRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $297K *

Redefine the digital workplace by leading the design and governance of Microsoft 365 solutions, ensuring strategic alignment, security, and innovation across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-fun...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity by managing vulnerability tracking and remediation efforts. This role involves coordinating with various teams to ensure compliance and operatio...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing full life cycle subcontract activities, ensuring compliance, and driving supplier performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement strategie...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $158K *

Unlock your potential by leading the integration of cutting-edge SCADA systems for renewable energy projects. Drive design and implement secure communication networks while collaborating to optimize s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $139K *

Join us as a Director of Media Strategy, leading high-impact media strategies and planning across valuable accounts. Drive results through data insights, manage teams, and foster cross-functional part...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Lead the charge in shaping media strategy and planning for key accounts, leveraging data-driven insights to drive outcomes while managing a high-performing team and fostering client relationships to e...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Elevate media strategy by leading innovative planning efforts that align with business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive client success through data-driven insights and expert...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Lead the charge in innovative media strategy development, managing integrated plans while driving measurable business outcomes. Oversee a team of strategists, ensuring high-quality deliverables and cl...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Champion data-driven media strategies by leading innovative campaigns and delivering measurable outcomes across diverse platforms while managing team dynamics and client relationships to elevate overa...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Drive impactful media strategies that elevate brands through data-driven insights and comprehensive planning across multiple channels. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring strategic excellence that connect...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$114K - $129K *

Empower growth by crafting integrated marketing strategies that engage customers and drive demand. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business priorities into actionable campaigns an...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$108K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance population health strategies for government programs. This role shapes clinical initiatives and drives cross-functional collaboration, focusing on improving outcomes for...

Santa Fe, NMRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $283K *

Join a team that's driving growth in Texas transportation design services. Leverage your engineering and management expertise to enhance community projects, lead interdisciplinary teams, and build str...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$156K - $190K *

Transform cybersecurity governance by shaping effective frameworks and controls. Partner with teams to enhance oversight, automate processes, and drive compliance, ensuring robust protection of member...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$232K - $319K *

Champion strategic partnerships to drive revenue growth in the Public Sector. Oversee channel management, execute joint business plans, and cultivate relationships to ensure successful implementations...

Missouri, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform multi-channel campaign strategies to drive client success. Manage audience logic, funnel progression, and clear business objectives while balancing multiple strategies and ad-hoc requests ef...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $220K *

Help us expand our sales team by managing and closing enterprise software opportunities, collaborating with technical resources, and driving growth in the North America market through strategic prospe...

California, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Collaborate with National Account Managers to drive growth in key distributor accounts, enhance customer relationships, and optimize account strategies, ensuring customer satisfaction and revenue grow...

Bothell, WARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$192K - $225K *

Champion global security and resilience initiatives, ensuring safety and compliance across operations. Lead strategic programs in crisis management, insider risk, and business continuity while fosteri...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $135K *

Elevate your career by leading large-scale Healthcare IT programs, partnering with C-suite stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and strategic oversight. Drive financial performance and mentor te...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $132K *

Drive organizational change by analyzing processes, engaging stakeholders, and implementing effective strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure successful adoptio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $141K *

Pioneer excellence in program management by leading large-scale Healthcare IT initiatives. Collaborate with C-suite stakeholders to ensure strategic delivery, financial performance, and risk managemen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Elevate sales performance by developing and scaling a forward-thinking sales enablement strategy. Lead onboarding, ongoing skills enhancement, and sales methodology adherence while leveraging AI-drive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion power system analysis by conducting modeling for transmission planning studies, ensuring compliance with NERC standards, and delivering high-quality technical reports while managing multiple...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.