How to hire a manager of corporate communications

How to hire a manager of corporate communications, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager of corporate communications hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a manager of corporate communications, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a manager of corporate communications to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a manager of corporate communications that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of managers of corporate communications and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Manager Of Corporate Communications	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager Of Corporate Communications	Public relations managers plan and direct the creation of material that will maintain or enhance the public image of their employer or client. Fundraising managers coordinate campaigns that bring in donations for their organization.	$27-58
   Media Director	A media director spearheads and oversees a company's entire media-related activities, including marketing and advertising campaigns. They are in charge of setting goals and guidelines, liaising and building positive relationships with external parties, conceptualizing plans for projects and campaigns, and developing strategies to optimize operations... Show more	$35-82
   Community Relations Manager	Community Relations Managers take care of the company's relationship with a specific community. Often, they are employed by a nonprofit organization, and they take care of the community that the organization serves... Show more	$22-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Corporate Communications
   • Press Releases
   • Project Management
   • External Communications
   • Strategic Communications
   • Employee Engagement
   • PowerPoint
   • Crisis Communications
   • External Audiences
   • Facebook
   • Executive Communications
   • Communications Programs
   • Human Resources
   • Communications Plan

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead rebranding, development and launch of new corporate website.
   • Manage internal SOX testing procedures for the payroll, benefits and compensation departments.
   • Define and manage CRM parameters for marketing intelligence and apply to positioning and messaging strategies for the business.
   • Manage content across multiple channels, including corporate website, social media, Intranet (using SharePoint) and company newsletter.
   • Lead major rebranding project for key subsidiary, gaining critical executive support and participation concurrent with a multi-million dollar cost restructuring.
   • Create Intranet web pages using HTML programming.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the manager of corporate communications job description is a good way to get more applicants. A manager of corporate communications salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a manager of corporate communications in Florida may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level manager of corporate communications. Additionally, a manager of corporate communications with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average manager of corporate communications salary

   $84,161yearly

   $40.46 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager of corporate communications salary

   $57,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 15, 2026

   Average manager of corporate communications salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$142,260	$68
   2	Washington	$118,073	$57
   3	Arizona	$117,031	$56
   4	District of Columbia	$105,680	$51
   5	Maryland	$105,656	$51
   6	New Jersey	$104,632	$50
   7	North Carolina	$97,477	$47
   8	New York	$97,016	$47
   9	Massachusetts	$93,266	$45
   10	Colorado	$92,551	$45
   11	Arkansas	$90,072	$43
   12	Ohio	$89,622	$43
   13	Illinois	$89,166	$43
   14	Missouri	$85,475	$41
   15	Texas	$79,391	$38
   16	Georgia	$76,031	$37
   17	Indiana	$75,016	$36
   18	Florida	$71,309	$34
   19	Alabama	$70,358	$34

   Average manager of corporate communications salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$192,007	$92.31	22
   2	Roku	$172,818	$83.09	2
   3	Pinterest	$160,624	$77.22
   4	LinkedIn	$155,058	$74.55	10
   5	Microsoft	$152,174	$73.16	39
   6	Netflix	$151,469	$72.82	9
   7	Amd	$151,275	$72.73	2
   8	Vista Equity Partners	$150,474	$72.34
   9	AMC Networks	$149,789	$72.01	6
   10	PVH	$147,139	$70.74	3
   11	Varian Medical Systems	$144,497	$69.47
   12	Western Digital	$142,957	$68.73	15
   13	Match Group	$142,639	$68.58	2
   14	Cirrus Aircraft	$139,327	$66.98
   15	Amazon	$138,626	$66.65	174
   16	Macy's	$137,292	$66.01	10
   17	Palo Alto Networks	$136,608	$65.68	4
   18	TechTarget	$136,215	$65.49
   19	Starbucks	$132,825	$63.86	2
   20	Huron Consulting Group	$132,319	$63.61

4. Writing a manager of corporate communications job description

   A job description for a manager of corporate communications 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 manager of corporate communications job description:

   Manager of corporate communications job description example

   Job DescriptionJob Description: Approved Meta Remote Locations: Baltimore, MD (***), Boston, MA (***), Houston, TX (***), Los Angeles, CA (***), and San Diego, CA (***).
   
   WhatsApp is looking for an experienced Product Communications Manager to join our small and agile team. The ideal candidate is someone who is creative, proactive, and brings a proven track record of launching consumer products on a global scale. We are looking for someone who has carried out high-profile campaigns and brings established relationships with media and opinion leaders in the U.S., but also have a very global mindset. The ideal candidate is the type of person who oozes creativity and regularly thinks outside the box. WhatsApp's user base is broad and diverse, and we want to find ways to connect with them all, no matter where they are. In addition, this person should have an interest and understanding of how issues like privacy and security impact the lives of our users around the world. This is a hands-on role with significant day-to-day responsibilities working with leaders across WhatsApp and Meta.
   Product Communications Manager, WhatsApp Responsibilities:
   - Create and implement the communications strategy that tells the story of WhatsApp and the benefits the product brings to users around the world
   - Build and maintain meaningful relationships with key technology and consumer press as well as other external stakeholders
   - Devise and lead product launches and proactive media campaigns for WhatsApp products and initiatives - work closely with teams in key countries to ensure these launches can be successful in the diverse communities we serve
   - Develop and create a wide range of communications materials including blog posts, communications plans, statements, briefing materials for executives and more
   - Prepare and train spokespeople as well as represent WhatsApp to the media
   - Counsel cross-functional partners in engineering, product, policy, legal, and other groups within the company on communications considerations for product updates
   - Be able to simplify complex ideas or technical issues and make them understandable, relatable, and visual
   - Support crisis communications and be able to quickly drive a cross-functional team when needed
   
   Minimum Qualifications:
   - Experience working in the technology industry, corporate communications, and mass media including experience developing campaigns that have achieved their goals
   - Communications and decision-making experience creating and executing communications programs
   - Experience working at a technology company (corporation or start-up) and hands-on work with product managers and other leaders
   - Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Writing, or another field
   - 8+ years of experience in communications and public relations
   
   Preferred Qualifications:
   - Experience working on communications and public relations strategies outside the U.S.
   - Experience working on product launches around the globe
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5. Post your job

   To find the right manager of corporate communications for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with managers of corporate communications they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit managers of corporate communications who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manager of corporate communications job on Zippia to find and attract quality manager of corporate communications 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 managers of corporate communications, 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 manager of corporate communications

   Once you've decided on a perfect manager of corporate communications candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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