Remote Communications Director Jobs
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 Egnyte, Emory University, and Model N. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Works to develop communications goals and strategic media relations campaigns and assists with the development of content regarding Emory University.
- Develops and implements media relations and/or publications programs and oversees media relations and/or publications for specific colleges and schools.
- Assists in strategic public relations planning and implementation including, media relations, publications and periodicals, crises communication and issues management.
- Develops relationships with journalists and oversees and implements new methods for media relations efforts.
- Edits texts and collaborates with clients and designers to produce publications.
- May supervise staff and production of news and public information materials.
- Consults with and advises leadership, faculty, staff and researchers on development of content that will be used to educate key stakeholders through various digital platforms.
- Works collaboratively with the University's Communications and Marketing team to prepare for media interviews, develop press conferences, and create materials for media relations and public affairs.
- Contributes to new concept development and related multimedia content for the website and the Emory News Center.
- Collaborates with all members of Emory University's media relations team to identify media outlets, develop contacts, and place news, features, and opinion pieces.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with communications peers and works collaboratively to promote joint initiatives and research.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- A bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism or related field, and four years professional experience in public relations, writing, or editing, OR an equivalent combination of education and training to include managerial experience.
- Master's degree preferred.
- An accomplished strategic and operational partner with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion preferred.
- Demonstrated experience as a media relations professional, writer and editor.
- Demonstrated creative communications and business skills.
- Ability to conceptualize and articulate strategic communications plans with an understanding of the diversity of the internal and external audience.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Works to develop communications goals and strategic media relations campaigns and assists with the development of content regarding Emory University.
- Develops and implements media relations and/or publications programs and oversees media relations and/or publications for specific colleges and schools.
- Assists in strategic public relations planning and implementation including, media relations, publications and periodicals, crises communication and issues management.
- Develops relationships with journalists and oversees and implements new methods for media relations efforts.
- Edits texts and collaborates with clients and designers to produce publications.
- May supervise staff and production of news and public information materials.
- Consults with and advises leadership, faculty, staff and researchers on development of content that will be used to educate key stakeholders through various digital platforms.
- Works collaboratively with the University's Communications and Marketing team to prepare for media interviews, develop press conferences, and create materials for media relations and public affairs.
- Contributes to new concept development and related multimedia content for the website and the Emory News Center.
- Collaborates with all members of Emory University's media relations team to identify media outlets, develop contacts, and place news, features, and opinion pieces.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with communications peers and works collaboratively to promote joint initiatives and research.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- A bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism or related field, and four years professional experience in public relations, writing, or editing, OR an equivalent combination of education and training to include managerial experience.
- Master's degree preferred.
- An accomplished strategic and operational partner with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion preferred.
- Demonstrated experience as a media relations professional, writer and editor.
- Demonstrated creative communications and business skills.
- Ability to conceptualize and articulate strategic communications plans with an understanding of the diversity of the internal and external audience.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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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 Egnyte, Emory University, and Model N, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 November 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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