Communications Director Jobs in Texas

Communications Director jobs in Texas are active and competitive, with strong demand from the state's energy, healthcare, technology, and government sectors, and openings ranging from senior manager to C-suite communications lead. Houston, Dallas, and Austin anchor the hiring market, where major employers like ExxonMobil, Dell Technologies, and Texas Health Resources regularly staff communications leadership roles. Corporate communications, crisis and public affairs, and executive and digital communications are the sub-areas drawing the most consistent interest from Texas hiring managers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles48
Top employerUniversity of North Texas
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring17
Work type64% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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Aledo Independent School District
Central Office Receptionist/Assistant to the Communications Director (2026-2027 School Year)
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Aledo Independent School District
New 12h ago
Central Office Receptionist/Assistant to the Communications Director (2026-2027 School Year)
Aledo Independent School District
Aledo, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Senior Account Director Business Development (Medical Communications) -US -Remote
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Senior Account Director Business Development (Medical Communications) -US -Remote
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Texas
Brand Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
$108k - $180k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Dallas College
Senior Director Communications
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Dallas College
New 20h ago
Senior Director Communications
Dallas College
Dallas, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in communications
5,001-10,000

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Southern Methodist University
Director of Issues Management (HR Title: Issues Management & Crisis Communications Director)
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Southern Methodist University
New 23h ago
Director of Issues Management (HR Title: Issues Management & Crisis Communications Director)
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Bachelor's degree in communications
1,001-5,000

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University of North Texas
Director, Athletic Communications
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University of North Texas
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Director, Athletic Communications
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Communications Director Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
11 jobs
Houston
8 jobs
Dallas
6 jobs
San Antonio
5 jobs
Denton
3 jobs
Irving
3 jobs
Waco
1 job
Aledo
1 job
Newark
1 job

Communications Director Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

University of North Texas
University of North Texas3 open roles
Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University3 open roles
University of Houston
University of Houston2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in communications director jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field required
  • Seven or more years of progressive communications experience including leadership responsibility
  • Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide communications strategies across multiple channels
  • Experience managing media relations, press outreach, and executive spokesperson preparation
  • Strong writing, editing, and messaging skills for both internal and external audiences
  • Familiarity with crisis communications planning and reputation management in regulated industries

Communications Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a communications director in Texas?

Most communications directors in Texas follow a path that starts with a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or marketing, followed by progressive experience in communications roles. There is no state-issued license required to work as a communications director in Texas. Employers typically expect a portfolio of strategic communications work, experience leading teams, and a background in the relevant sector, whether energy, healthcare, government, or technology.

Which companies hire communications directors in Texas?

Employers hiring communications directors in Texas right now include University of North Texas, Southern Methodist University, and University of Houston, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major health systems, and large public agencies means demand is broad and consistent across both corporate and institutional settings.

Which Texas cities have the most communications director jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most communications director openings in Texas. Houston's energy and medical center industries, Dallas's dense corporate headquarters cluster, and Austin's technology and state government presence each generate strong and steady demand for communications leadership across sectors.

Are there remote communications director jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than many senior leadership roles. About 91% of communications director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based and strategic nature of most of the work. Content strategy, executive communications, and digital and social media oversight tend to be the functions most often performed fully or partially remote.

How can I get hired as a communications director in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is lateral movement from a senior communications specialist, public affairs officer, or marketing manager role at a large Texas employer, including state agencies, university systems like UT or Texas A&M, or regional hospital networks. Building a strong portfolio of strategic communications samples, earning credentials like APR accreditation from the Public Relations Society of America, and targeting department deputy or assistant director roles are the clearest steps toward a first director appointment.

Where can I find and apply to communications director jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to communications director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and interests, and apply directly to each employer.

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