--- title: Media and Communications Jobs & Careers description: Explore media and communications jobs in broadcasting, digital media, PR, and journalism. Top employers, salary insights, and career profiles. type: sector url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications date: 2026-06-01T08:08:09Z og_description: From journalism to digital media and PR — find communications careers, see which companies are hiring, and discover what media roles pay. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/img/pages/7eiikj/media-and-communications.png?v=3 breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Sectors url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors --- # Media and Communications Jobs & Careers ## Market Insights — June 2026 *Based on 20073 postings analyzed in June 2026 • Updated June 1, 2026* Eight in ten media and communications postings target E-Commerce Assistants, crowding out Marketing Strategists and Producers. That concentration is paired with a $10K pay discount against the sitewide median, leaving entry-level pipelines dense but compensation below broader benchmarks. The role mix offers little surface for career pivoters from adjacent disciplines, while remote options remain rare and unchanged. - Roles in Media and Communications concentrate in E-Commerce Assistant (80% of postings), followed by Marketing Strategist and Producer. - Pay at Media and Communications runs 13% below the sitewide median ($73K vs $83K). - Remote share at Media and Communications held steady around 4% (vs 3% last month). *Numbers above are computed from active job postings indexed during the snapshot window. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; sitewide medians are recomputed monthly from the full index. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Industries in Media and Communications - [Writing and Editing Jobs — Careers & Salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/writing-and-editing) - [Design Services Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/design-services) - [Photography Jobs — Careers & Salaries in Media](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/photography) - [Broadcasting Jobs & Careers — Salaries & Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/broadcasting) - [Printing Services Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/printing-services) - [Public Relations & Communications Jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/public-relations-and-communications) - [Online Media Jobs & Careers — Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/online-media) - [Media and Telecommunications Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/media-and-telecommunications) - [Publishing Jobs — Book & Periodical Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/book-and-periodical-publishing) - [Marketing Services Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/marketing-services) ## Top hiring companies in Media and Communications - [Lamar Advertising Jobs & Careers — Outdoor Advertising](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lamar-advertising-company) — 1494 jobs · $47K median - [Advantage Solutions Jobs & Careers — Sales & Marketing](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/advantage-solutions-jobs) — 300 jobs · $35K median - [R-Squared Solutions Jobs & Careers — B2B Marketing](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/r-squared-solutions) — 198 jobs · $40K median - [Salem Media Group Jobs & Careers — Broadcasting](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/salem-media-group) — 54 jobs · $60K median ## Top-paying states for Media and Communications - [Utah Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/utah) — $146K median · 55 jobs - [District of Columbia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/district-of-columbia) — $125K median · 79 jobs - [Indiana Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/indiana) — $78K median · 88 jobs - [North Dakota Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-dakota) — $75K median · 61 jobs - [Nebraska Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/nebraska) — $75K median · 78 jobs - [South Dakota Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/south-dakota) — $74K median · 56 jobs - [California Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california) — $74K median · 655 jobs - [Nevada Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/nevada) — $74K median · 68 jobs - [Kentucky Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kentucky) — $73K median · 36 jobs - [New Jersey Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-jersey) — $71K median · 275 jobs ## Top-paying cities for Media and Communications - [Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT — Tech, Finance & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/utah/salt-lake-city) — $156K median · 33 jobs - [Jobs in Phoenix, AZ — Finance, Healthcare & Tech](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/arizona/phoenix) — $146K median · 134 jobs - [Jobs in Philadelphia, PA — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania/philadelphia) — $146K median · 41 jobs - [Jobs in San Diego, CA — Biotech, Military & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/san-diego) — $146K median · 37 jobs - [Hiring in Las Vegas, NV — Top Employers & Pay Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/nevada/las-vegas) — $146K median · 24 jobs - [Jobs in San Francisco, CA — Tech, Finance & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/san-francisco) — $136K median · 54 jobs - [Jobs in Redmond, WA — Microsoft Campus & Tech Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington/redmond) — $135K median · 16 jobs - [Jobs in Bellevue, WA — Tech Careers & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington/bellevue) — $133K median · 18 jobs - [Jobs in Santa Clara, CA — Semiconductors, Tech & Pay](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/santa-clara) — $128K median · 26 jobs - [Jobs in Washington, DC — Federal, Defense & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/district-of-columbia/washington) — $125K median · 76 jobs ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What kinds of jobs are in media and communications? Media and communications roles include Journalist, Content Strategist, PR Specialist, Media Buyer, Social Media Manager, Broadcast Producer, and Copywriter. The sector spans broadcasting, digital media, public relations, advertising, and publishing. ### What is the average salary in the media and communications sector? Salaries vary widely. Entry-level communications roles typically start at $45,000–$60,000, while senior digital media managers and PR directors can earn $90,000–$140,000. FoundRole salary data reflects US DOL H1B LCA filings and job posting data across the sector. ### Which companies hire the most media and communications professionals? Top hirers include NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery, The New York Times, iHeartMedia, and major PR agencies such as Edelman and Weber Shandwick. Digital platforms including Meta, Google, and LinkedIn also recruit heavily from the media and communications talent pool. ### Are there remote jobs in media and communications? Yes — media and communications is one of the more remote-friendly sectors. Content creation, copywriting, social media management, and digital PR roles are frequently offered as fully remote or hybrid positions. Broadcasting and production roles typically require on-site presence. ### How do I break into a media and communications career? Most media roles value a portfolio of work over formal credentials. Starting with internships, freelance writing, or social media management builds the experience employers seek. FoundRole's career profiles for this sector include role-specific skill requirements and salary expectations. ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs)