Communications Jobs in Alabama
Communications jobs in Alabama are active across corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors, with steady demand for public relations specialists, marketing communications managers, media relations coordinators, and internal communications roles. Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like UAB Health System, Redstone Arsenal contractors, and Protective Life Corporation maintain ongoing communications functions. The sharpest demand is in digital content strategy, crisis communications, and government affairs, particularly as Huntsville's defense and aerospace economy continues drawing large federal contractors. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Commercial Communications Technician
About LEK Technology Group
LEK Technology Group designs, installs, and supports low-voltage technology and network infrastructure across commercial, education, healthcare, government, industrial, and entertainment environments. From targeted upgrades to full facility builds, we deliver end-to-end integration, including structured cabling, physical security, wireless networks, audiovisual solutions, and fiber infrastructure.
Position Summary:
The Commercial Communications Technician installs, terminates, tests, and maintains voice, data, fiber, and wireless network infrastructure for our commercial, education, healthcare, government, and DoD customers. Working under the direction of the Project Manager and Lead Technician, you'll help make sure every project is installed safely, cleanly, to manufacturer specifications, and on schedule.
- Support daily onsite installation activities as directed by the PM and/or Lead Technician
- Install structured cabling systems (Cat6/Cat6A, coax, and control cabling)
- Install single-mode and multimode fiber optic cabling (inside and outside plant)
- Build out telecom rooms and data centers (racks, cable tray, ladder rack, patch panels, grounding)
- Install wireless access points and network hardware
- Pull, dress, label, and terminate copper and fiber cabling
- Test and certify copper and fiber runs (Fluke or similar) and document results
- Bundle, tag, and organize cabling for clean, compact finished systems
- Assist with troubleshooting network connectivity, PoE, and cabling issues
- Read and work from floor plans, cable schedules, and as-builts
- Maintain jobsite safety and compliance with LEK standards
- 2+ years of structured cabling or low-voltage installation experience
- Hands-on copper termination and testing experience
- Knowledge of TIA/EIA cabling standards and OSHA jobsite safety
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check
- Fiber termination, fusion splicing, and OTDR/power meter testing
- BICSI Installer 1/2, CommScope, Panduit, or similar manufacturer certifications
- Wireless access point installation
- Military, school, healthcare, or commercial construction project experience
- Commercial construction sites, indoor and outdoor
- Ladder and lift work required
- Regional travel may be required (per diem provided when applicable)
- A team player
- Commitment to quality installations and clean workmanship
- A desire to learn and grow
Commercial Communications Technician
About LEK Technology Group
LEK Technology Group designs, installs, and supports low-voltage technology and network infrastructure across commercial, education, healthcare, government, industrial, and entertainment environments. From targeted upgrades to full facility builds, we deliver end-to-end integration, including structured cabling, physical security, wireless networks, audiovisual solutions, and fiber infrastructure.
Position Summary:
The Commercial Communications Technician installs, terminates, tests, and maintains voice, data, fiber, and wireless network infrastructure for our commercial, education, healthcare, government, and DoD customers. Working under the direction of the Project Manager and Lead Technician, you'll help make sure every project is installed safely, cleanly, to manufacturer specifications, and on schedule.
- Support daily onsite installation activities as directed by the PM and/or Lead Technician
- Install structured cabling systems (Cat6/Cat6A, coax, and control cabling)
- Install single-mode and multimode fiber optic cabling (inside and outside plant)
- Build out telecom rooms and data centers (racks, cable tray, ladder rack, patch panels, grounding)
- Install wireless access points and network hardware
- Pull, dress, label, and terminate copper and fiber cabling
- Test and certify copper and fiber runs (Fluke or similar) and document results
- Bundle, tag, and organize cabling for clean, compact finished systems
- Assist with troubleshooting network connectivity, PoE, and cabling issues
- Read and work from floor plans, cable schedules, and as-builts
- Maintain jobsite safety and compliance with LEK standards
- 2+ years of structured cabling or low-voltage installation experience
- Hands-on copper termination and testing experience
- Knowledge of TIA/EIA cabling standards and OSHA jobsite safety
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check
- Fiber termination, fusion splicing, and OTDR/power meter testing
- BICSI Installer 1/2, CommScope, Panduit, or similar manufacturer certifications
- Wireless access point installation
- Military, school, healthcare, or commercial construction project experience
- Commercial construction sites, indoor and outdoor
- Ladder and lift work required
- Regional travel may be required (per diem provided when applicable)
- A team player
- Commitment to quality installations and clean workmanship
- A desire to learn and grow
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What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in communications jobs across Alabama.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
- Two or more years of experience in corporate, nonprofit, or government communications
- Demonstrated ability to write and edit press releases, talking points, and executive messaging
- Proficiency with content management systems and digital communications platforms
- Experience managing social media channels and measuring audience engagement metrics
- Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple campaigns simultaneously
Communications Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a communications professional in Alabama?
Alabama does not require a state-issued license for most communications roles. Employers typically expect a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or marketing, along with a portfolio demonstrating writing, media, or campaign work. The Public Relations Society of America offers an Accreditation in Public Relations credential that Alabama employers in corporate and government sectors recognize as a meaningful differentiator, though it is not mandatory to get hired.
Which companies hire communications professionals in Alabama?
Alabama communications roles are posted by University of Alabama, Leidos, and Auburn University and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Alabama's mix of large health systems, defense contractors, state government agencies, and regional financial institutions means communications openings appear across a wide range of industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which Alabama cities have the most communications jobs?
Huntsville, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa account for the largest share of communications openings in Alabama. Birmingham's concentration of corporate headquarters, health systems, and financial services firms drives the highest overall volume, while Huntsville's expanding defense and aerospace industry generates strong demand for government affairs and contractor communications roles, and Montgomery's state government offices sustain a consistent need for public information and policy communications staff.
Are there remote communications jobs in Alabama?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 62% of communications openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves writing, editing, and digital publishing rather than in-person production. Content strategy, copywriting, social media management, and internal communications roles are the most likely to be posted as fully remote or flexible schedule positions.
How can I get hired as a communications professional in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through internships or communications coordinator roles at Alabama universities, hospital systems, or state agencies, where turnover is regular and new-grad applications are actively reviewed. UAB, Auburn University, and the Alabama Department of Public Health all run communications functions that have historically brought in entry-level staff. Building a writing portfolio through campus newspapers, student-run PR firms, or volunteer nonprofit work gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate before formal experience accumulates.
Where can I find and apply to communications jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to communications jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alabama openings across industries and hiring levels. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and goals, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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