Director of Marketing and Communications Jobs

Explore Director of Marketing and Communications jobs that bring together brand leadership, strategic storytelling, and business growth. These senior professionals shape how organizations connect with customers, employees, partners, and the public. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced leaders find roles that match their expertise and career goals.

What Does a Director of Marketing and Communications Do?

Directors in this field develop and lead integrated marketing and communications strategies. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include setting brand direction, overseeing campaigns and content, guiding public relations, managing internal communications, and aligning messaging across channels. They often work closely with executive teams, sales, product, human resources, and external agencies to support organizational priorities.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a record of leading teams and delivering measurable results, along with strong writing, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills. Experience in brand strategy, digital marketing, public relations, demand generation, analytics, and budget management can be valuable. Requirements vary by company and industry; many leadership roles seek a relevant degree or equivalent experience and a history of progressively responsible work.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Director-level marketing and communications professionals work across industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, consumer goods, and professional services. Depending on the organization’s structure, this role may lead to positions such as Vice President of Marketing, Chief Marketing Officer, or Chief Communications Officer. Browse opportunities to compare leadership scope, team responsibilities, and the strategic challenges each employer offers.

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Use Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review openings, identify roles aligned with your leadership experience, and take the next step toward a senior marketing and communications opportunity.

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$145K - $178K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic growth for hyperscale and silicon design customers. Own global account strategy, manage complex negotiations, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver inno...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $176K *

Champion compliance excellence by leading regulatory programs and translating complex mortgage regulations into actionable product requirements. Collaborate across teams to ensure adherence to evolvin...

Jacksonville, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in strategic account management, driving growth and customer satisfaction for mid-to-large enterprises in diverse sectors, while collaborating with a dynamic global team to deliver exc...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to create impactful visual solutions for healthcare audiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage creative workflows and elevate brand presence across print and digi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $325K *

Drive a culture of cyber risk accountability by leading Technology Risk & Compliance initiatives across Global Supply Chain and Operational Technology, ensuring alignment with business needs and regul...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $222K *

Empower teams to deliver impactful data insights that drive strategic decisions. Lead and mentor diverse analytics professionals while overseeing complex projects, ensuring alignment with business goa...

Sacramento, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate client relationships by managing strategic accounts, driving revenue growth, and expanding service lines. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and deliver tailored...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Advance the annual and major gifts program for a leading research center, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to secure funding and foster donor relationships, while contributing to a mission of p...

Madison, WIRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join our Strategic Recruitment team to lead executive searches, build talent pipelines, and enhance candidate experiences. Collaborate with leaders to drive transformational change and support our mis...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of our legal operations by leading in-house legal efforts, managing contracts, advising on compliance, and collaborating with leadership to drive strategic initiatives across commerci...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $195K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of public-sector sales by leading a dynamic team focused on identity security solutions. Drive strategy, foster partnerships, and achieve revenue growth across Sta...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine the landscape of regulatory compliance by guiding the development and implementation of extended producer responsibility programs, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements while collabor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$203K - $345K *

Champion the vision for Agentic Software Delivery, spearheading strategic innovation across CI, CD, and observability to enhance software delivery automation and customer experience while driving reve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform partner relationships into measurable success by managing a strategic portfolio of technology and advisory partners. Collaborate across teams to drive growth, co-sell, and enhance operationa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise growth by identifying new business opportunities and forming strategic relationships. You'll navigate complex sales cycles and engage with senior leaders to tailo...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$114K - $156K *

Manage and oversee Shopify development projects from inception to launch, collaborating with clients and a team of developers. Ensure quality deliverables while juggling multiple projects and adapting...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Grow your career with a strategic role leading global financial services accounts, driving long-term relationships and growth through collaboration across regions, technology solutions, and a holistic...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to lead financial strategy and analysis, driving performance management and decision support. Collaborate with executives to translate business goals into actionable financial plans an...

Tucson, AZRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us in providing strategic financial leadership to enhance planning, forecasting, and performance management. Collaborate with executives to translate business strategies into actionable financial...

Maitland, FLRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Lead global field operations, driving strategy and execution across sales, technical services, and partner functions. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize pipeline management, forecasting, a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of market access strategy by integrating payer, provider, and patient perspectives. Lead cross-functional teams to develop impactful strategies that enhance therapy positioning and su...

Philadelphia, PARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$275K - $325K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a construction banking sector, driving strategy, partnerships, and product development while overseeing P&L and fostering key relationships to establish Flex a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $280K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise contract negotiations, pricing strategies, and partnerships for an innovative AI platform. Drive commercial success while overseeing legal operations globally, e...

Washington, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $264K *

Champion innovative strategies for State & Local Government, bridging customer needs with product development. Drive revenue growth and enhance customer relationships through industry insights and tai...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by establishing a unified product metrics framework. Collaborate across teams to enhance product health insights, streamline reporting, and drive strategic initiat...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Marketing and Communications do?question toggle

    A Director of Marketing and Communications leads strategies for an organization’s marketing, brand, and communications efforts. Responsibilities may include overseeing campaigns, content, public relations, internal messaging, teams, and budgets.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director of Marketing and Communications jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek substantial marketing or communications experience, a record of leading teams and achieving results, and strengths in strategy, writing, analytics, and stakeholder management. Some roles require a relevant degree or equivalent experience.

  • How much do Director of Marketing and Communications jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, industry, location, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can Directors of Marketing and Communications work?question toggle

    These leaders work in organizations across industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, consumer goods, and professional services.

  • What are common career paths after becoming a Director of Marketing and Communications?question toggle

    Potential next steps, depending on experience and company structure, include Vice President of Marketing, Chief Marketing Officer, or Chief Communications Officer.