Entry Level Communications Specialist Jobs
New grad communications specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Centra Health, OSF HealthCare, and Avis Budget hiring at this level now.
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Position Purpose: Manage annual development and creation of HEDIS Provider Toolkit and communications. Assist in the maintenance of an overarching communications practice in a managed care environment.
Key Details: The Senior Communications Specialist is fully remote. Candidates will be considered nationally.
Responsibilities:
- Develop materials that effectively support the communication plan to members and providers.
- Design, review, and revise health-related materials distributed to members and providers while ensuring appropriateness of content, readability and translations.
- Develop and maintain professional contacts and relationships with printers, graphic artists and other vendors.
- Track and provide status of ICS, Business Owner, and Regulatory recommendations and approvals.
- Maintain strong, positive, working relationships with business partners and Member and Provider communications colleagues.
- Manage communications through the internal and external compliance approval processes, working with Health Plans, Compliance, Marketing and other key stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act
Position Purpose: Manage annual development and creation of HEDIS Provider Toolkit and communications. Assist in the maintenance of an overarching communications practice in a managed care environment.
Key Details: The Senior Communications Specialist is fully remote. Candidates will be considered nationally.
Responsibilities:
- Develop materials that effectively support the communication plan to members and providers.
- Design, review, and revise health-related materials distributed to members and providers while ensuring appropriateness of content, readability and translations.
- Develop and maintain professional contacts and relationships with printers, graphic artists and other vendors.
- Track and provide status of ICS, Business Owner, and Regulatory recommendations and approvals.
- Maintain strong, positive, working relationships with business partners and Member and Provider communications colleagues.
- Manage communications through the internal and external compliance approval processes, working with Health Plans, Compliance, Marketing and other key stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act
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Entry Level Communications Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level communications specialist job?
Entry level communications specialist roles reward candidates who show real work, not just coursework. A portfolio with writing samples, social media campaigns, press releases, or internal communications projects gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate. Internship experience, even a single semester, signals you can function in a professional environment. Tailor your resume to each posting and highlight any tools you know, such as content management systems or design platforms.
Which companies hire entry level communications specialists?
Companies hiring entry level communications specialists right now include Centra Health, OSF HealthCare, and Avis Budget, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, and healthcare organizations that need communications support across digital channels, internal messaging, and public relations.
Are there remote entry level communications specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at the entry level. About 21% of entry level communications specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility will find options alongside the on-site postings. Hybrid arrangements are common in larger organizations where some in-person collaboration is expected for junior team members.
Are these new grad communications specialist jobs?
Yes, these roles include new grad, recent graduate, and junior positions designed for candidates just entering the field. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects as qualifying work, and does not require prior full-time employment. Look for language like "entry level," "recent graduates welcome," or "portfolio in lieu of experience" to confirm a role fits your stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level communications specialists?
Entry Level communications specialist roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage high volumes of external messaging, employee communications, and content production that new communications professionals can support from day one.