ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Communications Planning Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Leidos

Communications Planner

Reston, VA

$52K - $94K/yr

Support the research, planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of communications plans and campaigns for DHA Headquarters enterprise activities. * Assist with development of communications ...

Leidos

Communications Planner

Reston, VA

In this mission we support DHA Headquarters communications planning efforts by helping develop, coordinate, execute, and assess enterprise communications plans and campaigns that inform internal and ...

Leidos

Senior Communications Planner

Reston, VA · On-site

In this mission we deliver strategic communications planning, campaign execution, and senior leader support that advances enterprise priorities across DHA Headquarters and the Military Health System.

Leidos

Senior Communications Planner

Reston, VA

$65K - $118K/yr

Lead communications planning efforts in support of DHA Headquarters activities and designated portfolio requirements. * Research, plan, manage, execute, and assess the effectiveness of communications ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsCommunications Planning Jobs

Communications Planning information

See salary details

$18

$33

$57

How much do communications planning jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for communications planning in the United States is $33.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.80 and $38.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is communications planning?

Communications planning is the strategic process of determining how to effectively deliver messages to a target audience using various channels and tactics. It involves identifying objectives, audience segments, key messages, and the best mediums to reach those audiences, such as social media, press releases, advertisements, or internal communications. The goal of communications planning is to ensure that messages are clear, consistent, and aligned with organizational goals, ultimately achieving maximum impact and engagement.

What is the difference between Communications Planning vs Communications Specialist?

AspectCommunications PlanningCommunications Specialist
Primary FocusDeveloping communication strategies and plansExecuting communication activities and content creation
Skills NeededStrategic thinking, project management, stakeholder analysisWriting, editing, media relations
Work EnvironmentPlanning sessions, meetings, cross-department collaborationContent production, media outreach, event support
Common CertificationsCPRP, PMP, communication certificationsPRSA, CMP, communication certifications

Communications Planning focuses on creating comprehensive communication strategies, while Communications Specialists implement these plans through content and media activities. Both roles often work together but differ in scope and responsibilities within the communication process.

What are some of the main challenges faced by professionals in communications planning, and how can they be managed?

One of the main challenges in Communications Planning is ensuring alignment between various internal stakeholders, such as marketing, product, and executive teams, to create a unified messaging strategy. Navigating competing priorities and adapting to shifting organizational goals requires strong project management and communication skills. Additionally, keeping up with rapidly changing media channels and audience behaviors demands ongoing learning and flexibility. Building collaborative relationships and staying proactive with industry trends can help communications planners effectively manage these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in communications planning, and why are they important?

To thrive in Communications Planning, you need expertise in strategic communication, media planning, and data analysis, often supported by a degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with media buying platforms, analytics tools, and campaign management systems is typically required. Strong project management, creativity, and interpersonal skills help you collaborate effectively and craft compelling messaging. These skills are essential for designing impactful communication strategies that achieve organizational goals and resonate with target audiences.
More about Communications Planning jobs
What are the most commonly searched types of Communications Planning jobs? The most popular types of Communications Planning jobs are:
What job categories do people searching Communications Planning jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Communications Planning jobs are:
Communications Planning jobs near you
Infographic showing various Communications Planning job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,770 per year, or $33.5 per hour.

Communications Planning Manager

Boseallaboutme

Framingham, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth - and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.

Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.

Job Description

We are seeking a Communications Planning, Manager to translate business, product, and brand strategy into integrated communications strategies for new product launches.
This role defines the communications challenge, audience, messaging architecture, consumer journey, channel roles, launch phasing, and measurement approach-ensuring cross-channel planning begins with clear priorities, positioning, claims, reasons to believe, and brand guardrails.

This role will serve as a central strategic partner across Product Marketing, Brand Strategy, Consumer Insights, CX, Creative, Media, PR, Social, CRM, eCommerce, Retail, Partnerships, and activation teams-creating one connected plan across consumer touchpoints.

What You Will Be Responsible For

1 | Comms Strategy & Architecture

  • Develop integrated communications strategies grounded in business objectives, product positioning, audience insights, brand priorities, and success metrics.

  • Define the communications challenge, audience journey, customer-relevant narrative, messaging hierarchy, channel roles, and moments that matter.

  • Translate product features, claims, and reasons to believe into clear messaging architectures and activation guidance.

  • Identify strategic gaps and trade-offs early, ensuring key upstream decisions are aligned before channel planning begins.

2 | Integrated Plan Design & Orchestration

  • Own the integrated activation architecture and maintain a single source of truth across functions, channels, markets, and consumer touchpoints.

  • Define launch phasing, channel sequencing, planning milestones, dependencies, and readiness requirements.

  • Align messaging, timing, and execution across Media, PR, Social, CRM, eCommerce, Retail, Partnerships, and other activation teams.

  • Partner with Media, Commercial, and activation teams to recommend investment priorities aligned to launch objectives and channel roles.

  • Protect the integrity of the communications strategy throughout execution, resolving integration or consumer-experience gaps as they arise.

3 | Cross-Functional Leadership & Alignment

  • Connect upstream product, brand, audience, and commercial strategy to downstream channel and market execution.

  • Clarify roles, decision rights, deliverables, and escalation paths across the communications planning process.

  • Lead planning forums, alignment checkpoints, readiness reviews, and cross-functional decision meetings.

  • Convene stakeholders to resolve trade-offs, reduce fragmentation, and maintain strategic alignment across launch initiatives.

4 | Measurement & Continuous Improvement

  • Define measurement frameworks and learning agendas tied to communications objectives, business outcomes, consumer journey stages, and channel roles.

  • Partner with Analytics and Insights teams to evaluate performance across channels, audiences, markets, and touchpoints.

  • Lead post-launch reviews and recommend improvements to messaging, channel mix, sequencing, investment, and launch phasing.

  • Institutionalize learnings, planning standards, and best practices to improve future communications planning.

What We Value

  • 6+ years of experience in integrated marketing, communications planning, brand strategy, or a related field.

  • Experience translating business, product, brand, audience, and commercial priorities into integrated communications strategies.

  • Strong ability to define communications challenges, audience journeys, messaging architectures, channel roles, and launch plans.

  • Experience developing customer-relevant narratives from product features, claims, and reasons to believe.

  • Strong understanding of launch phasing, cross-channel orchestration, readiness planning, investment prioritization, and measurement.

  • Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

  • Strong strategic thinking, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to balance rigor with executional practicality.

  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with evolving priorities and multiple activation partners.

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts is: $130,000-$178,750.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company-driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we're creating what's next-pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let's Make Waves.

Apply