Communications Strategist Jobs

Communications Strategist jobs are open across corporate, nonprofit, government, and agency sectors, from associate and mid-level to director and VP, with specializations in executive communications, crisis communications, and integrated campaign strategy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles35
Top stateNew York
Top employerMetLife
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type73% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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Sr. Content Strategist, Comms, Selling Partner Communications & Content
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Sr. Content Strategist, Comms, Selling Partner Communications & Content
Amazon.com
Remote
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Marketing
$114k - $160k/yr
10,000+

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Lead Communications Strategist - Govt & Legal
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Lead Communications Strategist - Govt & Legal
MetLife
New York, New York
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$129k - $168k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Lead Communications Strategist- Risk & Audit
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Lead Communications Strategist- Risk & Audit
MetLife
New York, New York
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$129k - $168k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Social Media and Communications Strategist
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Social Media and Communications Strategist
Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport, Louisiana
Content Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$30k - $35k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in communications

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Communications and Marketing Strategist
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Communications and Marketing Strategist
NeighborHealth Center
Raleigh, North Carolina
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in communications

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Communications Strategist Job Market

Who's Hiring

MetLife3 open roles
Noble Studios3 open roles
Peoples Gas System2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in communications strategist jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
  • Proven experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills across executive and public-facing formats
  • Experience with media relations, crisis communications, or executive thought leadership
  • Proficiency with content management systems, analytics platforms, and email tools
  • Ability to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Tips for Your Communications Strategist Job Search

Tailor your resume to the channel

Hiring managers for communications strategist roles want to see which channels you've owned, not just that you've used them. Break out earned media, executive thought leadership, and digital campaign work into separate bullets with clear ownership and outcomes.

Build a writing-forward portfolio fast

If your best work is under NDA, write anonymized case studies that describe the audience, message architecture, and measurable result. Hiring teams care far more about your strategic reasoning than the brand name on the brief.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists communications strategist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter by industry before you search

Communications strategy in healthcare requires FDA-compliant messaging experience, while tech or fintech roles prioritize thought leadership and product launch cadence. Decide which vertical plays to your strengths before targeting openings, so your application speaks to that context directly.

Prepare a message-architecture walkthrough

Many communications strategist interviews include a live brief or presentation exercise. Practice explaining how you move from audience insight to message hierarchy to channel selection. Interviewers are testing your process, not just your final deliverable.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary

In communications strategist offers, the reporting line and cross-functional authority matter as much as pay. Clarify whether you own the communications function outright or support it, and get that scope defined in writing before you accept.

Communications Strategist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most communications strategists?

MetLife, Noble Studios, and Peoples Gas System are hiring the most communications strategists right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Florida, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in healthcare, technology, and large nonprofit organizations.

How many communications strategist jobs are remote?

About 87% of communications strategist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad employer comfort with distributed communications work. Executive communications and crisis communications roles tend to require more in-person presence, while digital campaign and content strategy positions are most likely to be fully remote.

How do you become a communications strategist?

Start with a foundation in writing-intensive roles such as communications coordinator, public relations specialist, or content writer. Build a portfolio that demonstrates message architecture across multiple audiences and channels. Move into roles with campaign ownership, then develop expertise in a specific vertical like healthcare, finance, or technology. Many strategists also complete a certificate in strategic communications to formalize their skill set.

Can you get hired as a communications strategist with limited experience?

Yes, especially for associate-level or agency roles where employers prioritize strong writing and strategic instincts over years of experience. Build an anonymized portfolio using freelance, volunteer, or academic projects that shows your process from audience research to message development. Highlight any crisis or issues-management exposure, even in lower-level roles, since that experience is consistently scarce.

What does the communications strategist interview process look like?

Most processes include an initial screening call, a portfolio or writing review, and at least one structured interview focused on past campaigns and stakeholder management. Many employers add a take-home brief or live presentation exercise where you develop a communications strategy for a hypothetical scenario. Final rounds typically involve cross-functional stakeholders you would work with directly, such as marketing, legal, or the executive team.

Where can I find and apply to communications strategist jobs?

You can find and apply to communications strategist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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