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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$127K - $172K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise emergency communications and LMR operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system reliability and interoperability, ensuring effective crisis response...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the integration of complex railway systems, ensuring seamless collaboration across projects and disciplines. Drive innovative solutions for infrastructure development, focusing on sustainability...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $127K *

Champion project governance and cost control for diverse capital projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance project delivery and drive improvements while ensuring adherence to industry standards and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive revenue growth and strategic account management across a diverse portfolio. You'll own the full sales cycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build lasting relatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Advance project management excellence by overseeing multiple CapEx projects, optimizing performance, and ensuring adherence to budget and schedule while collaborating with stakeholders to drive strate...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $171K *

Manage Project Control activities, leading a small team or serving as a Subject Matter Expert. Develop integrated schedules and cost control programs, analyze performance variances, and recommend solu...

5 days ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading client engagements, driving innovation through AI tools, and mentoring junior team members. Contribute to a dynamic communications team while managing strategic mandates...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in crafting and executing strategic communications for clients, ensuring high-quality media engagement and crisis management while mentoring junior team members and driving successful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of mission-critical systems by designing innovative cable assemblies. Join our team to tackle complex challenges and enhance your technical expertise while supporting our warf...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of the technical leadership for advanced security systems, ensuring seamless deployment, configuration, and optimization of Genetec solutions while providing expert guidance to customer...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity across diverse environments. Leverage your expertise in threat detection and incident response to protect systems and data while collaborating w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading project management efforts to ensure successful execution of complex programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion external communications to elevate brand awareness and support fundraising efforts. Lead a team in managing digital content, media relations, and integrated marketing campaigns to effectively...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Advance external marketing and communication strategies to enhance brand awareness and support fundraising efforts. Lead a team in managing digital content, media relations, and integrated campaigns t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic marketing and communications initiatives to align with business goals, enhance brand reputation, and foster customer engagement. Lead a high-performing team to achieve measurable growt...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving strategic marketing and communications initiatives to enhance brand visibility, support revenue growth, and foster customer engagement across diverse markets and business li...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Transform your career by managing configuration control and engineering changes for a DoD agency's network infrastructure. Ensure compliance and accuracy in technical documentation while collaborating...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Champion configuration management processes for a DoD agency, ensuring compliance and accuracy in network infrastructure documentation. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to maintain configur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Champion configuration management excellence by overseeing processes, ensuring compliance, and maintaining documentation for a DoD agency's network infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers and stake...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Advance your career by managing configuration control and engineering changes for a DoD agency's network infrastructure. Ensure compliance and accuracy in technical documentation while collaborating w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Deliver strategic psychological operations planning to influence target audiences. Advise on military actions' psychological effects, assess influence efforts, and integrate operations to achieve comm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Help us optimize administrative operations by coordinating logistics, developing procedures, and evaluating programs to enhance efficiency and compliance within the Office of Administrative Service an...

5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Engage in the NATO Command Network Project, driving capability integration and systems engineering. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance military effectiveness through strategic planning and execu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform systems for engaging interactions by integrating, testing, and optimizing technology in museum displays. Collaborate with teams to ensure top performance and compliance while employing innov...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $95K *

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

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.