Explore Communications Specialist Jobs

Communications specialists help organizations share clear, consistent messages with employees, customers, media, and other audiences. Their work may span writing, public relations, internal communications, content development, and reputation management. Explore vetted Communications Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Communications Specialist Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization and industry, but may include drafting and editing announcements, coordinating communications campaigns, preparing executive messaging, supporting media relations, and managing content across digital channels. Specialists may also help shape communication plans, monitor audience engagement, and ensure that messages reflect organizational goals and brand standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong writing, editing, presentation, and project-management skills. Experience with communications strategy, public relations, employee engagement, social media, or content management can be valuable. Many roles call for a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field, along with relevant professional experience.

Where Communications Specialists Work

Communications specialists work across industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, education, government, and nonprofit organizations. Depending on the employer, a role may focus on internal communications, corporate affairs, media outreach, executive communications, or integrated marketing.

Find Communications Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Ladders helps experienced professionals discover vetted jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse Communications Specialist openings to compare responsibilities, industries, and qualifications, and find a role that fits your experience and career goals. Compensation and requirements vary by employer and position.

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$123K - $184K *

Join a team that's driving growth by identifying and closing new business opportunities within the U.S. Intelligence Community. Leverage your strategic account management skills to deepen relationship...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $181K *

Unlock potential by providing expert operational support and analytics for mission execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and maintain a comprehensiv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Play a key role in expanding federal deployment initiatives by collaborating with customers to ensure successful program execution, driving measurable outcomes, and enhancing user adoption of the plat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Transform federal deployment strategies by leading customer engagements, shaping requirements, and ensuring successful program execution. Drive measurable value through effective communication and col...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $149K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on solid rocket motor testing and development. Collaborate on innovative engineering solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency in test operations while su...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform complex requirements into actionable system solutions, ensuring accuracy and traceability throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive technical closure and support miss...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $149K *

Transform systems engineering by supporting technical planning, requirements analysis, and system integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions while enhancing yo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $149K *

Contribute to a dynamic technical team, ensuring robust systems engineering documentation and configuration control for mission-critical programs, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Architect and manage email deliverability strategies, optimizing sender reputation and performance across multiple brands. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer engagement and develop scalable ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your systems engineering career by tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in avionics. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver mission-critical solutions that support U.S. and a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $99K *

Join a dynamic team to support air quality compliance and permitting efforts. Leverage your expertise in environmental science or engineering to evaluate regulations, prepare applications, and foster...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join our team as a Cyber Defense Analyst, where you'll manage network security tools, analyze threats, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity posture. Your expertise will be vital...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $95K *

Oversee the management and optimization of IT infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support research platforms and enhance system securi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $152K *

Unlock your potential by leading cross-functional teams in innovative product development. Drive project success through effective risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder communication while adher...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization efforts by managing enterprise systems and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security while delivering innovative solutions and t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $318K *

Drive growth in cyber capabilities across federal accounts by identifying opportunities, expanding existing contracts, and engaging decision-makers. Collaborate with technical teams to deliver tailore...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $170K *

Join a team that drives innovative modernization of education platforms, overseeing technical and programmatic initiatives while ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration across diverse teams to...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of ISR operations by providing expert analysis and oversight. Collaborate with military and civilian teams to enhance training programs and operational readiness, ensuring effective e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Join us to analyze complex intelligence data and support counterintelligence missions. Engage with diverse stakeholders, manage intelligence production, and provide actionable insights to enhance oper...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in integrating and modernizing ISR capabilities, providing expert guidance to senior leadership and stakeholders. Drive strategic initiatives and oversee critical intelligence operatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Drive complex intelligence analysis and production, leading diverse projects to enhance operational effectiveness. Collaborate with national and coalition partners to optimize ISR capabilities and sup...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Engage as a senior intelligence analyst, providing expert analysis and guidance on ISR capabilities. Collaborate with leadership to evaluate multi-source intelligence, ensuring informed decision-makin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $160K *

Develop and deliver acquisition strategies and documents to support innovative space-ground systems, mentoring junior staff and guiding them through the acquisition process to enhance capabilities and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space-ground systems by leveraging your acquisition expertise to develop high-quality documents and mentor junior staff through the acquisition process, ensuri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion the analysis and documentation of telecommunications systems for DoD clients, ensuring quality deliverables, effective communication, and adherence to best practices in a dynamic and collabor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Communications Specialist do?question toggle

    A Communications Specialist develops and shares messages for an organization’s audiences. Typical work can include writing and editing content, supporting communications campaigns, coordinating internal updates, assisting with media relations, and maintaining consistent brand messaging.

  • What qualifications are common for Communications Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for a bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field, plus relevant experience. Strong writing, editing, interpersonal, and project-management skills are frequently requested; specific requirements vary by role.

  • Where can Communications Specialists work?question toggle

    Communications Specialists work in many sectors, including technology, healthcare, finance, education, government, and nonprofit organizations. They may specialize in corporate communications, public relations, internal communications, executive messaging, or digital content.

  • Can Communications Specialist jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some experienced Communications Specialist roles may offer salaries of $100,000 or more, depending on factors such as seniority, location, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities in this salary range.

  • How can I find Communications Specialist jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse Communications Specialist listings on Ladders and review each posting’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation information to identify opportunities aligned with your experience and goals.