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Remote communications director jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed teams, and mission-driven organizations in sectors like technology, nonprofits, and media. Employers hiring remotely right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, IQVIA, and Amgen. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We're Karat, the world's largest interviewing company.
Karat is transforming organizations around the world. We provide a powerful system for technical leaders at companies like PayPal, Atlassian, and Citi who want to take control of how they hire top engineers, elevate their teams and contractors, and stay ahead. At the core of Karat’s system are live, expert-led interviews, analytics designed to give leaders maximum visibility, and the most robust interview performance dataset in the world.
Come join our Communications team
Our Communications team is committed to sharpening how the market understands Karat; we build the channels, campaigns, and executive presence that position Karat as the definitive measure of talent.
What you will do
As Senior Director, Communications at Karat, you will own the company's entire communications function, spanning external, internal, executive, and crisis communications, and serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team.
- Set and evolve Karat's integrated communications strategy, advising the CEO and leadership team on narrative, messaging, timing, and stakeholder impact.
- Own media relations end-to-end, building proactive relationships with journalists and producers across business, technology, workplace, and trade press.
- Develop integrated campaigns with Product Marketing and Demand Generation that turn thought leadership, research, and product milestones into stories that break through.
- Build and run the CEO's platform across social, the company blog, earned media, and speaking opportunities, including the executive editorial calendar.
- Lead internal and executive communications for major company moments, keeping employee-facing and external narratives aligned.
- Guide crisis and issues communications, coordinating response across Legal, People, Sales, and Marketing as needed.
- Manage our PR agency and other communications partners to measurable outcomes, tracking KPIs across earned media, executive visibility, and employee understanding.
The experience you will bring
- 15+ years of progressive communications experience spanning media relations, corporate, executive, and internal/change communications
- Significant in-house experience at a high-growth technology or B2B company navigating rapid growth
- A track record of building journalist relationships and securing high-quality earned coverage
- Demonstrated success developing narratives and campaigns that connect strategy, product, and industry conversation
- Experience building executive platforms and coaching executives for media, speaking engagements, and high-stakes moments
- Exceptional writing and editorial judgment, from executive social content to all-hands remarks
- Experience guiding communications through periods of growth or high-stakes change, with discretion and sound judgment
- Experience managing PR agencies or communications partners to measurable outcomes
- Fluency in how AI is reshaping hiring, talent assessment, and workforce planning, a plus
Curious what's driving this role right now? Read Beyond the Job Description.
This position is only available to candidates residing in the following U.S. states: CA, FL, IL, MA, MO, NY, OR, TX, and WA. While our team operates 100% remotely, we are currently limiting hiring to these specific locations. We will not consider applications from other states at this time.
Immigration sponsorship is not available.
U.S. Compensation Varies by Geographic Location
At Karat, salary ranges for each U.S.-based position are determined by the employee's work location. We structure our compensation into geographic tiers based on market data and regional economic factors.
Please refer to our geographic classification document to view which tier applies to your location. If your area isn't included in our classification system, please connect with your Recruiter for specific details. These geographic classifications may be adjusted periodically.
Base Salary (GeoLo 1)
$200,000 - $220,000 USD
Base Salary (GeoLo 2)
$180,000 - $198,000 USD
Base Salary (GeoLo 3)
$160,000 - $176,000 USD
Base Salary (GeoLo 4)
$140,000 - $154,000 USD
Additional Information
By applying for a position, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Karat’s Employee and Contractor Privacy Notice
Statement of Inclusivity
In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Karat.
We value a diverse workforce: people of color, womxn, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at accommodation@karat.com.
We're Karat, the world's largest interviewing company.
Karat is transforming organizations around the world. We provide a powerful system for technical leaders at companies like PayPal, Atlassian, and Citi who want to take control of how they hire top engineers, elevate their teams and contractors, and stay ahead. At the core of Karat’s system are live, expert-led interviews, analytics designed to give leaders maximum visibility, and the most robust interview performance dataset in the world.
Come join our Communications team
Our Communications team is committed to sharpening how the market understands Karat; we build the channels, campaigns, and executive presence that position Karat as the definitive measure of talent.
What you will do
As Senior Director, Communications at Karat, you will own the company's entire communications function, spanning external, internal, executive, and crisis communications, and serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team.
- Set and evolve Karat's integrated communications strategy, advising the CEO and leadership team on narrative, messaging, timing, and stakeholder impact.
- Own media relations end-to-end, building proactive relationships with journalists and producers across business, technology, workplace, and trade press.
- Develop integrated campaigns with Product Marketing and Demand Generation that turn thought leadership, research, and product milestones into stories that break through.
- Build and run the CEO's platform across social, the company blog, earned media, and speaking opportunities, including the executive editorial calendar.
- Lead internal and executive communications for major company moments, keeping employee-facing and external narratives aligned.
- Guide crisis and issues communications, coordinating response across Legal, People, Sales, and Marketing as needed.
- Manage our PR agency and other communications partners to measurable outcomes, tracking KPIs across earned media, executive visibility, and employee understanding.
The experience you will bring
- 15+ years of progressive communications experience spanning media relations, corporate, executive, and internal/change communications
- Significant in-house experience at a high-growth technology or B2B company navigating rapid growth
- A track record of building journalist relationships and securing high-quality earned coverage
- Demonstrated success developing narratives and campaigns that connect strategy, product, and industry conversation
- Experience building executive platforms and coaching executives for media, speaking engagements, and high-stakes moments
- Exceptional writing and editorial judgment, from executive social content to all-hands remarks
- Experience guiding communications through periods of growth or high-stakes change, with discretion and sound judgment
- Experience managing PR agencies or communications partners to measurable outcomes
- Fluency in how AI is reshaping hiring, talent assessment, and workforce planning, a plus
Curious what's driving this role right now? Read Beyond the Job Description.
This position is only available to candidates residing in the following U.S. states: CA, FL, IL, MA, MO, NY, OR, TX, and WA. While our team operates 100% remotely, we are currently limiting hiring to these specific locations. We will not consider applications from other states at this time.
Immigration sponsorship is not available.
U.S. Compensation Varies by Geographic Location
At Karat, salary ranges for each U.S.-based position are determined by the employee's work location. We structure our compensation into geographic tiers based on market data and regional economic factors.
Please refer to our geographic classification document to view which tier applies to your location. If your area isn't included in our classification system, please connect with your Recruiter for specific details. These geographic classifications may be adjusted periodically.
Base Salary (GeoLo 1)
$200,000 - $220,000 USD
Base Salary (GeoLo 2)
$180,000 - $198,000 USD
Base Salary (GeoLo 3)
$160,000 - $176,000 USD
Base Salary (GeoLo 4)
$140,000 - $154,000 USD
Additional Information
By applying for a position, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Karat’s Employee and Contractor Privacy Notice
Statement of Inclusivity
In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Karat.
We value a diverse workforce: people of color, womxn, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at accommodation@karat.com.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote communications director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
- Seven or more years of experience in communications, public relations, or media relations
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing a communications team
- Proven ability to develop and execute organization-wide communications strategies
- Strong media relations skills with an established network of press contacts
- Proficiency with content management systems, email marketing platforms, and social media tools
Tips for Your Remote Communications Director Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote communications director openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by sector or company type, find the ones that match your background, and apply directly before postings fill.
Build a portfolio that proves remote ownership
Remote employers want evidence you've run communications programs without daily in-person direction. Compile concrete examples: campaigns you led, press coverage you generated, or internal comms systems you built, and make them easy to share during screening.
Show async communication fluency in your application
Remote communications directors write more than they meet. Use your cover letter and any written work samples to demonstrate clarity, conciseness, and strategic framing. Employers read how you communicate before they invite you to discuss it.
Target remote-first organizations in your sector
Companies structured around distributed teams hire communications directors differently than hybrid employers. Focus on firms where remote work is the default, not an exception, since those organizations have built workflows that let communications leaders operate effectively from anywhere.
Remote Communications Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote communications director job?
Remote communications directors land roles by demonstrating they can own a communications function without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen heavily for strong written communication, comfort with async tools, and a history of driving campaigns or messaging strategy independently. A portfolio of real work, whether press coverage earned, internal communications programs built, or crisis responses handled, carries more weight than credentials alone.
Which companies hire remote communications directors?
Companies hiring remote communications directors right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, IQVIA, and Amgen, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed nonprofits, and media companies make up the bulk of hiring, as their teams are already structured around async collaboration and don't require a communications lead to be on-site.
Can you get a remote communications director job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level director roles are harder to land because employers expect you to operate independently from day one without on-the-job coaching. Your strongest path is building a visible body of work: managing communications for a nonprofit, running a content or PR function at a startup, or freelancing for distributed clients. Results you can show beat experience you can only describe.
Do you need a degree for remote communications director jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh a demonstrable communications track over a specific degree, particularly at technology companies and remote-first organizations where output is measured directly. What opens doors is evidence you can shape messaging, manage media relationships, and lead communications strategy, whether that came from a university program, agency work, or building something independently.
Which industries hire the most remote communications directors?
Most remote communications director openings sit in Education and Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors hire communications directors remotely because their teams are already distributed across time zones, making async-capable communications leadership a practical necessity rather than a perk.
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