Senior Level Communications Director Jobs

Senior level communications director jobs place experienced professionals in charge of enterprise-wide messaging strategy, executive communications, and the teams that shape how an organization speaks to every audience. Roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Technology & Software, with 44% offering remote or hybrid schedules, and employers like Revolution Medicines, GEICO, and MrBeast hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles55
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRevolution Medicines
Top cityRedwood City, CA
Work type56% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Clay County Medical Center
Marketing, Communications, and Foundation Director
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Clay County Medical Center
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Marketing, Communications, and Foundation Director
Clay County Medical Center
Clay Center, Kansas
Marketing
Content & Communications
Communications
On-Site
None

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Arizona State University
Director of AI Innovation and Communications
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Arizona State University
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Director of AI Innovation and Communications
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
Content & Communications
Marketing
Communications
Growth Marketing
$175k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Emory University
Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Marketing- Candler School of Theology
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Emory University
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Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Marketing- Candler School of Theology
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
Customer Service
Customer Support
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Wayne State University
Associate Director, Marketing & Communications, Graduate School
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Wayne State University
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Associate Director, Marketing & Communications, Graduate School
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
Bachelor's degree in communications
5,001-10,000

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Emory University
Communications Director, Departments - School of Medicine
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Emory University
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Communications Director, Departments - School of Medicine
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Senior Level Communications Director Job Market

Who's Hiring

Revolution Medicines
Revolution Medicines3 open roles
GEICO
GEICO2 open roles
MrBeast
MrBeast2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals10
  • Education8
  • Technology & Software7
  • Healthcare & Medical Services6
  • Insurance4

Senior Level Communications Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level communications director job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned full communications functions, not just executed within them. A portfolio demonstrating enterprise-wide campaign leadership, crisis communications experience, and measurable outcomes tied to business objectives gives candidates a clear edge. Showing that you have shaped organizational voice, managed cross-functional stakeholders, and developed other communicators signals readiness for senior-level ownership.

Which companies hire senior level communications directors?

Companies hiring senior level communications directors right now include Revolution Medicines, GEICO, and MrBeast, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring covers large enterprises managing complex reputational needs, mission-driven organizations requiring sophisticated public affairs leadership, and high-growth companies building out communications infrastructure for the first time.

Are there remote senior level communications director jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer size and industry. About 44% of senior level communications director openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many organizations now treat strategic communications leadership as a function that can operate effectively outside a central office. Fully on-site roles remain common in sectors where executive presence and daily stakeholder access are priorities.

What makes a communications director role senior level?

Senior level communications director roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. These positions set communications strategy across the organization, manage teams of communications professionals, and advise executive leadership directly. Scope typically includes brand voice, crisis response, internal communications, and media relations simultaneously. Mentoring junior staff and driving measurable business impact through communications are consistent expectations that distinguish senior roles from mid-level ones.

Which industries hire the most senior level communications directors?

Senior Level communications director roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they operate in high-visibility environments where stakeholder trust, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational risk demand experienced communications leadership with the authority to act quickly and independently.