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Communications Jobs

Median Communications pay in the US is $93K, and the top 25% earn $138K or more. Based on 5,958 salaries.

1,349 marketing jobs

3 weeks ago

Sr Communications Specialist (Salt Lake City, UT or Casper, WY)

Pacific Power

Salt Lake City, UT (On-site)Full time$102K/yr – $140K/yr

3 weeks ago

Senior Manager, External Communications (Media)

The Business of HLTH Podcast

Glendale, CA (On-site)Full time$139K/yr – $187K/yr

3 weeks ago

fundraising & communications manager (part-time)

WNC Nonprofit Pathways

Kansas, USA (On-site)Part time$24/hr – $25/hr

3 weeks ago

Senior Managing Advisor - PR/Media

The Business of HLTH Podcast

Nashville, TN (Remote)Full time$95K/yr – $115K/yr

3 weeks ago

Senior PR & Communications Manager

The Business of HLTH Podcast

New York City, NY (Hybrid)Full time$175K/yr – $236K/yr

3 weeks ago

Manager-Stakeholder Communications

St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission

St. Louis, MO (On-site)Full time$70K/yr – $80K/yr

4 weeks ago

Communications Specialist

Jefferson County Attorney's Office - Kentucky

Louisville, KY (On-site)Full time

5 weeks ago

Director, Core Payments Communications

Mastercard

Purchase, NY (On-site)Full time$174K/yr – $286K/yr

Communications jobs in the US

Median Communications pay in the US is $93K, and the top 25% earn $138K or more. Based on 5,958 salaries.

Median Communications pay in the US is $93K, and the top 25% earn $138K or more. Based on 5,958 salaries.

Pay & career insights

Communications · US

Salary snapshot

$93Kmedian

Middle 50%: $70K to $138K
Top 10%: $187K+

Based on 5,958 salaries

More pay detail

In-house or agency

In-house$92K from 5,496 salaries
Agency$103K from 430 salaries

Remote, hybrid or on-site

Remote$103K from 708 salaries
Hybrid$98K from 2,078 salaries
On-site$89K from 2,902 salaries

Based on 5,958 salaries from pay ranges in marketing job ads and salaries marketers shared with us. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic external communications that are highly sensitive, complex, and political in nature.
Interact with media, offer interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the Company.
Influence programs to address ongoing issues as well as initiatives that focus on protecting and enhancing the business objectives and reputation of the company.
Promote a general environment of understanding in support of the company’s overall strategy, policies and priorities.
Provide external communications counsel and support to business units within the company.
Manage the communications aspects of activities within service area that could impact the company’s reputation.
Create and implement communication plans, strategic messaging, news releases, speeches, presentations and other communications materials.
Serve as a key contact for media on often volatile and sensitive topics.
Focus on media relations that are prioritized, focused, proactive, integrated and consistent.
Develop and support strategic opportunities to influence key external stakeholder groups and enhance their understanding and support of the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of seven years experience in external communications, media, or public relations roles.
Proven experience translating complex issues into understandable language.
Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive corporate communications plans and programs to address key issues and opportunities.
Communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, and understand social behavior and interactions.
Ability to work with all levels of an organization to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
Ability to operate in a complex and rapidly changing business environment.
Ability to judge priorities for the best interests of the company while meeting multiple deadlines.
Experience working with the deadlines and information needs of media, including trades, newspapers and broadcast reporters.

Preferred

Advanced Degree

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
Life insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
Tuition Assistance
Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic external communications that are highly sensitive, complex, and political in nature.
Interact with media, offer interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the Company.
Influence programs to address ongoing issues as well as initiatives that focus on protecting and enhancing the business objectives and reputation of the company.
Promote a general environment of understanding in support of the company’s overall strategy, policies and priorities.
Provide external communications counsel and support to business units within the company.
Manage the communications aspects of activities within service area that could impact the company’s reputation.
Create and implement communication plans, strategic messaging, news releases, speeches, presentations and other communications materials.
Serve as a key contact for media on often volatile and sensitive topics.
Focus on media relations that are prioritized, focused, proactive, integrated and consistent.
Develop and support strategic opportunities to influence key external stakeholder groups and enhance their understanding and support of the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of seven years experience in external communications, media, or public relations roles.
Proven experience translating complex issues into understandable language.
Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive corporate communications plans and programs to address key issues and opportunities.
Communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, and understand social behavior and interactions.
Ability to work with all levels of an organization to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
Ability to operate in a complex and rapidly changing business environment.
Ability to judge priorities for the best interests of the company while meeting multiple deadlines.
Experience working with the deadlines and information needs of media, including trades, newspapers and broadcast reporters.

Preferred

Advanced Degree

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
Life insurance
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
Tuition Assistance
Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave