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A Head of Communications drives communication programs to support the company’s business objectives. Their role is to oversee all communication spanning earned media, web, social, influencer relations, brand marketing, executive speakerships, events, analytics, messaging, and content production. Their responsibilities are to communicate clearly and credibly across multiple audiences, plan strategies, coordinate among internal resources and outside agencies, and work with key executives and business unit owners.

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Avg Pay: $112K
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Avg Pay: $127K
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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Political Science
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,495Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Communications
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,151Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in English Literature
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,960Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Communication and Media Studies
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    Avg. Duration:40 monthsAvg. Fees:$33,225Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Arts (m.a.) in Strategic Communication and Leadership
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    Avg. Duration:12 monthsAvg. Fees:$24,888Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Public Communication
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,151Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Head of Communications and Other Important Info

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4.3 years
$120K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
5.38 years
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The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
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