How to hire a communicator

How to hire a communicator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step communicator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a communicator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new communicator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your communicator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a communicator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A communicator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, communicators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents communicator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Communicator	Description	Hourly rate
   Communicator	Public relations specialists create and maintain a favorable public image for the organization they represent. They design media releases to shape public perception of their organization and to increase awareness of its work and goals.	$13-40
   Digital Media Internship	In a digital media internship, an intern participates in various creative projects while under the supervision and guidance of a supervising manager or staff. They usually perform support tasks to gather industry insights and experience, which typically includes creating digital content according to project guidelines and themes, conducting research and analyses, utilizing client feedback, and handling digital platforms, such as websites and social media pages... Show more	$11-19
   Telesales Representative	A telesales representative, also known as a telemarketer, is a salesperson whose duties focus on communicating with potential and existing clients through calls, aiming to secure sales and build positive customer relationships. They offer products and services, set appointments, answer inquiries, discuss product and service specifications, process orders and payments, and even assist customers in issues and concerns... Show more	$22-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Outbound Calls
   • Healthcare Professionals
   • Telephone Calls
   • Inbound Calls
   • CPR
   • EMS
   • Computer Aided Dispatch
   • CAD
   • Non-Emergency Calls
   • Non-Profit Organization
   • NCIC
   • Emergency Situations
   • Data Entry

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop leads and coordinate sales representative appointments on a national level for business-to-business marketing communications firm representing manufacturing clients.
   • Conduct telephone sales and interviews, compile and enter information into database, manage documents and insure customer satisfaction.
   • Network and develop relationships with UST alumni to obtain feedback about their experience.
   • Verbalize instructions to citizens on how to perform CPR and other life saving techniques.
   • Learned how to run information for requesting officers through different programs such as NCIC.
   • Take calls on behalf of the NRA have experience dealing with people and computer experience.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your communicator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A communicator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, communicators' average salary in maine is 54% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level communicators 66% less than senior-level communicators.
   • Certifications. A communicator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a communicator's salary.

   Average communicator salary

   $50,531yearly

   $24.29 hourly rate

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   Entry-level communicator salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

4. Writing a communicator job description

   A job description for a communicator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a communicator job description:

   Communicator job description example

   HireLevel is seeking a Service Care Coordinator II in IL .
   Our client is a Fortune 500 company who is a nationwide leader in the healthcare services field and they pride themselves on their ability to provide a wide range of government-sponsored healthcare programs; including a variety of insurance solutions.
   Counties: Cole, Douglas, Cumberland, Shelby, Clark, Jasper, Richland, Jasper, Wayne, Edwards, White, Hamilton, Clay, Effingham Shift: Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, other shift times available Compensation: $25.26/HR Similar Positions: Case Manager; Care Manager; Social Worker
   Responsibilities of Service Care Coordinator II:

   • Provide support to medical, behavioral and social support staff to determine needs, eligibility and services for members.
   • Conduct screening and risk assessment interventions per program guidelines.
   • Identify special needs members through the completion of health screens and other resources.
   • Work with community outreach/member advocates to coordinate member care.
   • Educate providers and community resources on program components and available support services.
   • Educate members with special needs to foster compliance with program and positively impact outcomes.
   • Conduct site visits as appropriate for programs and provide support to other special programs.
   • Assist with modification and management of care plans under the direction of a Registered Nurse in conjunction with member, medical consenter or caregiver, Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) caseworker and family, if applicable, as well as the managing physician

   
   Requirements of Service Care Coordinator II:

   • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Health Services, Behavioral Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
   • 2-4 years of experience in Care/Case Management
   • Experience with Medicaid population/MCO
   • Must be able to meet client background requirements
   • Must reside in one of the following counties: Cole, Douglas, Cumberland, Shelby, Clark, Jasper, Richland, Jasper, Wayne, Edwards, White, Hamilton, Clay, Effingham

   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right communicator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your communicator job on Zippia to find and attract quality communicator candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as pr news job board, pr council, prsa job center, hoojobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit communicators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new communicator

   Once you've selected the best communicator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new communicator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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