Marketing and Communications Lead Jobs

Marketing and Communications Lead jobs are open across nonprofits, healthcare, technology, and consumer brands, at every level from coordinator to director, with specializations in content strategy, media relations, and integrated campaigns. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles770+
Top stateTexas
Top employerAmeriCorps
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type57% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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Marketing Customer Lifecycle & Communications Program Lead
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Marketing Customer Lifecycle & Communications Program Lead
OneMain Financial
Baltimore, Maryland
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$85k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Intern II - Communications & Marketing (Library)
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Intern II - Communications & Marketing (Library)
City of Westminster, CO
Westminster, Colorado
Business Analysis
Product Management
Project Management
$19.69 - $25.02/hr
11-50

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Campus Strategic Communications & Marketing Coordinator
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Campus Strategic Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Connecticut State Community College
Norwich, Connecticut
Brand Marketing
Growth Marketing
Social Media Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Group Integrated Marketing and Communications Manager
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Group Integrated Marketing and Communications Manager
Edwards Lifesciences
Irvine, California
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$139k - $196k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Director / VP of Marketing and Communications
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Director / VP of Marketing and Communications
FC Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Product Management
$60k - $90k/yr

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Marketing and Communications Lead Job Market

Who's Hiring

AmeriCorps8 open roles
Travelers7 open roles
NBCUniversal7 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Law & Legal Services
  • Agriculture & Farming
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Retail

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in marketing and communications lead jobs.

  • Five or more years of experience in marketing, communications, or public relations
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute integrated communications strategies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple formats and channels
  • Experience managing or mentoring junior team members or external agency partners
  • Proficiency with content management systems, email marketing platforms, and analytics tools
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field

Tips for Your Marketing and Communications Lead Job Search

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Quantify campaign outcomes on your resume

Hiring managers for this role scan for measurable results, not just responsibilities. Replace phrases like 'managed social media' with the engagement lift, audience growth, or press placements you drove during a specific campaign.

Tailor your portfolio to the employer's sector

A portfolio built for a tech startup reads differently than one for a healthcare system. Lead with samples that match the organization's audience and tone so reviewers immediately see you understand their communication context.

Target postings that name your specialty explicitly

Job titles at this level vary widely. Search for the specific discipline you lead, whether that is media relations, executive communications, or content strategy, to surface postings where your background is a direct match rather than a stretch.

Prepare a cross-functional influence story for interviews

Interviewers for lead roles consistently probe how you work with legal, product, or executive stakeholders. Come ready with a specific example where you aligned competing voices around a single message under a real deadline.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

At the lead level, budget authority, headcount, and agency oversight are often negotiable even when base pay is not. Ask directly which resources the role controls so you can assess whether the scope matches the seniority you are stepping into.

Marketing and Communications Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most marketing and communications leads?

The most active employers for marketing and communications leads right now are AmeriCorps, Travelers, and NBCUniversal, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, technology companies, and large nonprofits tend to post at this level most consistently throughout the year.

How many marketing and communications lead jobs are remote?

About 69% of marketing and communications lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's heavy reliance on writing, strategy, and digital collaboration rather than on-site production. Content strategy, executive communications, and media relations sub-specialties tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible postings compared to event-driven or brand-activation roles.

How do you become a marketing and communications lead?

Most people reach this level by spending several years in a specialist role, such as copywriter, public relations coordinator, or social media manager, then taking on cross-channel or campaign leadership responsibility before moving into a formal lead title. Building a portfolio of measurable outcomes, developing experience briefing or managing others, and demonstrating strategic thinking in proposals or presentations are the steps that most consistently accelerate the path.

Can I get a marketing and communications lead role with limited experience?

It is competitive but achievable if you can show leadership in context rather than on paper. Candidates who have led a rebranding effort for a small organization, managed an agency relationship, or owned end-to-end campaign execution independently often move into lead titles faster than those with more years but narrower scope. Targeting smaller organizations or startups where the lead role is the first formal communications hire can also lower the experience threshold.

What does the marketing and communications lead interview process look like?

Most processes run three to four stages: an initial screen with a recruiter or hiring manager, a deeper conversation about your strategic approach and past campaigns, a written or presentation exercise where you develop a sample plan or audit existing communications, and a final round with cross-functional stakeholders such as a VP of marketing or department head. The take-home exercise is nearly universal at this level and is typically weighted heavily in the hiring decision.

Where can I find and apply to marketing and communications lead jobs?

You can find and apply to marketing and communications lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected to multiple external sites.

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