CPT Public Relations Intern Jobs

Public Relations Intern jobs on CPT let F-1 students apply media relations, crisis communications, and press outreach skills to real client work before graduation. Your DSO must authorize CPT for each specific employer, and the role must connect directly to your degree program, a communications or marketing curriculum maps cleanly to most PR internship descriptions.

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Open Jobs43+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type67% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsEmory University

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Bottega Veneta
Public Relations Intern
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Public Relations Intern
Bottega Veneta
New York, New York
Content & Communications
Events & Tourism
Public Relations (PR)
Communications
Event Planning
$17.00/hr
On-Site
None
201-500

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FleishmanHillard
Influencer/Public Relations Intern
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Influencer/Public Relations Intern
FleishmanHillard
California
Content & Communications
Brand & Social Media
Public Relations (PR)
Communications
Social Media Management
$18.67/hr - $22.00/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Hotwire
Public Relations Intern
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Hotwire
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Public Relations Intern
Hotwire
Public Relations (PR)
Communications
Marketing
$22.00/hr
Hybrid
None

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Brilliant Infotech Inc.
Public Relations Internship
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Brilliant Infotech Inc.
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Public Relations Internship
Brilliant Infotech Inc.
Austin, Texas
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
Communications
Remote (US)
None

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King County, WA
Civic Engagement Intern
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King County, WA
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Civic Engagement Intern
King County, WA
Renton, Washington
Customer Service & Support
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
Communications
$20/hr - $27/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Public Relations Intern CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Public Relations Intern role qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if your degree program includes communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field and your DSO confirms the role is an integral part of your curriculum. Most PR internship duties, media relations, content development, press outreach, map directly to communications coursework. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring the job description to that meeting.

Can I work part-time as a PR intern on CPT while taking classes?

Yes. Part-time CPT is defined as 20 hours per week or fewer and doesn't affect your OPT eligibility, regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT, more than 20 hours per week, used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Most PR internships during the academic semester are structured as part-time to protect that OPT buffer.

How do I find PR internships where employers already understand CPT?

Migrate Mate lists roles filtered by visa authorization type, making it easier to identify PR internships posted by employers with prior CPT experience. Employers who've hired CPT students before typically have streamlined onboarding and won't require HR to learn the process from scratch, which reduces delays between offer and your DSO authorization.

What documents do I need before my DSO can authorize CPT for a PR internship?

You'll need a formal offer letter on company letterhead that includes the employer's name, your job title, start and end dates, work location, and hours per week. Some schools also require a training plan or internship agreement signed by the employer. Collect these before scheduling your DSO appointment, missing any item typically delays authorization by a week or more.

Does completing a PR internship on CPT affect my future H-1B or OPT options?

Part-time CPT doesn't affect OPT eligibility at all. Full-time CPT totaling 12 or more months eliminates your OPT entirely, which would remove the 12-month OPT window and any STEM OPT extension you'd otherwise qualify for. Since most PR firms do sponsor H-1B visas, losing OPT means losing the most common bridge to H-1B status after graduation.