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Communications Jobs

Median Communications pay in the US is $93K, and the top 25% earn $138K or more. Based on 5,960 salaries.

1,354 marketing jobs

4 weeks ago

Head of Fundraising & Communications

Jersey Opera House

Hilton Head Island, SC (On-site)Internship

4 weeks ago

Digital Communications Specialist

City of Wheaton

Indiana, PA (On-site)Full time$69K/yr – $90K/yr

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 5,960 salaries.

Median Communications pay in the US is $93K, and the top 25% earn $138K or more. Based on 5,960 salaries.

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Communications · US

Salary snapshot

$93Kmedian

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

Based on 5,960 salaries

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In-house or agency

In-house$92K from 5,498 salaries
Agency$103K from 430 salaries

Remote, hybrid or on-site

Remote$103K from 708 salaries
Hybrid$98K from 2,079 salaries
On-site$89K from 2,903 salaries

Based on 5,960 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

Prepare annual plans and budgets, which ensure the retention and development of fundraising streams
Develop and deliver a comprehensive long-term fundraising strategy from a diverse range of sources and aligned with organisational goals
Identify, cultivate and secure income from: Trusts and foundations; Corporate sponsorships and partnerships; Individual giving (Memberships, patrons, major donors); Legacies
Identify opportunities from trusts and foundations and lead on writing compelling funding applications and proposals
Steward existing funders and build long-term relationships with individual donors and high net worth individuals
Oversee and build our Membership scheme
Work with senior leadership and board members to support fundraising initiatives
Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice
Oversee an integrated communications and marketing strategy to drive ticket sales and audience growth
Oversee campaign planning for all visiting shows, ensuring strong collaboration with visiting producers

Requirements

Experience: significant experience in fundraising, communications and marketing with proven results
Knowledge: proven track record of achieving successful fundraising targets and delivering effective marketing campaigns
Leadership: strong management and team leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and give feedback
Relationships: excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build trust-based relationships internally and externally
Communications: excellent written and verbal communications skills
Finance: experience managing budgets and meeting financial targets

Preferred

Experience within the arts, culture or charity sector; using CRM and/or fundraising systems
Experience of the public funding environment; understanding of digital marketing analytics
Excellent social skills
Excellent organisational skills
Creative
Problem-solving and decision-making
Leadership skills
Attention to detail
Time management
Working independently

Job Description

Responsibilities

Prepare annual plans and budgets, which ensure the retention and development of fundraising streams
Develop and deliver a comprehensive long-term fundraising strategy from a diverse range of sources and aligned with organisational goals
Identify, cultivate and secure income from: Trusts and foundations; Corporate sponsorships and partnerships; Individual giving (Memberships, patrons, major donors); Legacies
Identify opportunities from trusts and foundations and lead on writing compelling funding applications and proposals
Steward existing funders and build long-term relationships with individual donors and high net worth individuals
Oversee and build our Membership scheme
Work with senior leadership and board members to support fundraising initiatives
Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice
Oversee an integrated communications and marketing strategy to drive ticket sales and audience growth
Oversee campaign planning for all visiting shows, ensuring strong collaboration with visiting producers

Requirements

Experience: significant experience in fundraising, communications and marketing with proven results
Knowledge: proven track record of achieving successful fundraising targets and delivering effective marketing campaigns
Leadership: strong management and team leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and give feedback
Relationships: excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build trust-based relationships internally and externally
Communications: excellent written and verbal communications skills
Finance: experience managing budgets and meeting financial targets

Preferred

Experience within the arts, culture or charity sector; using CRM and/or fundraising systems
Experience of the public funding environment; understanding of digital marketing analytics
Excellent social skills
Excellent organisational skills
Creative
Problem-solving and decision-making
Leadership skills
Attention to detail
Time management
Working independently