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Diversified Communications

Accounting Clerk

Portland, ME · On-site

$19 - $24.25/hr

Monitor outstanding receivables and communicate professionally with customers regarding past-due balances, following established protocols and escalating when appropriate. * AR Aging Management:

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How much do communications manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for communications manager in Portland, ME is $87,868.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $99,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a communications manager do?

A communications manager prepares and relays all communications for a company or organization. They manage both internal and external communications, which includes media and the public. A communications manager spends time preparing presentations, writing press releases, and interacting with the media. They also inform employees of changes, such as new projects and strategies. This job requires excellent communication, marketing, and research skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a communications manager?

To thrive as a Communications Manager, you need expertise in strategic communication, content creation, media relations, and usually a degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Familiarity with media monitoring tools, content management systems, and analytics platforms is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to craft clear, persuasive messages help someone excel in this position. These skills are crucial for managing an organization's reputation, ensuring consistent messaging, and effectively engaging with both internal and external audiences.

How does a communications manager typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

Communications Managers frequently work cross-functionally with departments such as Marketing, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership to ensure messaging is consistent, timely, and aligned with organizational goals. They often coordinate with subject matter experts to develop content, support internal communications initiatives, and manage crisis communication strategies. This collaborative approach requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt communication styles for different audiences, making relationship-building a key aspect of the role.

How much do communications managers get paid?

Communications managers typically earn a median annual salary of around $70,000 to $120,000, depending on experience, industry, and location. Salaries can vary based on the size of the organization and the complexity of communication strategies required, with higher pay often associated with senior roles or specialized skills such as media relations or digital communication tools.

What is the role of a communications manager?

A communications manager is responsible for developing and implementing an organization’s communication strategies, managing media relations, and ensuring consistent messaging across channels. They often oversee public relations, internal communications, and may use tools like press releases, social media, and content management systems to support organizational goals.
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Infographic showing various Communications Manager job openings in Portland, ME as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,868 per year, or $42.2 per hour.

Strategic Acquisition Manager- Emergency Communication Center

Portland, ME • On-site

CARFAX
Software Development • 1 - 5K employees
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$62K - $131K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

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Job description

Join Team CARFAX as the Northeast U.S. Strategic Acquisition Manager- Emergency Communication Center with Carfax for Police

Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do this every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We're more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment. One last thing: Our four-day work week continues in Summer 2026!

As a Strategic Acquisition Manager - ECC, you will drive acquisition of unique data from Regional and Agency-owned Emergency Communication Centers and Police Agencies in an assigned territory by communicating the value and benefits of our driver exchange applications especially designed for dispatch centers and traffic officers. This role will develop and manage high level relationships to positively contribute and deliver crash report data collected from both non-emergency and standard accident events.

What you'll be doing:

  • Actively promote the CARFAX Police Dispatch solution (DeX and DeX9-1-1) into new and existing partner accounts by promoting the high value service it provides to the community while allowing local law enforcement to redeploy their resources to higher priority calls.
  • Develop key contacts and relationships with high level members of the law enforcement community and emergency communication centers.
  • Develop strategic plans to meet and exceed CARFAX for Police goals and metrics.
  • Work closely in a team environment to increase opportunities for partner agency contribution of crash report data..

What we're looking for:

  • 7 plus years professional solution selling software or direct experience working in law enforcement or emergency communication centers.
  • Experience with workforce automation applications, (SalesForce.com and Microsoft Office, Zoom, Teams, Concur, Xactly)
  • Experience presenting and demonstrating solutions to large and small audiences.
  • Experience selling benefits to many different levels of stakeholders.
  • Experience working independently, managing and prioritizing multiple tasks required to move the sales cycles to close
  • Must reside in the Northeast US and be willing to travel up to 75% of the time
  • Must be goal oriented, results focused and able to succeed in a metrics driven environment. Hunter mentality.

What's in it for you:

  • Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
  • 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
  • 401(k)
  • Annual bonus program
  • Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces
  • For a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit our website:https://jobs.jobvite.com/carfax/p/benefits

Don't just take our word for it:

  • 13x VA Best Places to Work
  • 12x Top Workplaces in Washington (Presented by The Washington Post and WTOP)
  • 9x Washingtonian Great Place to Work
  • 5x USA Today Top Workplaces
  • 5x St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $62,500 to $131,500 annually. Final base salary for this role will be based on geographical location as well as experience and qualifications. In addition, this role is eligible for performance-based commissions.

Employment Type: Full-Time

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