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Internal Communications Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a relevant bachelor's degree. Australian professionals bring strong strategic communications skills that U.S. employers actively seek. The E-3 has no lottery and renews in two-year increments, making long-term career planning straightforward.
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INTRODUCTION
The Internal Communications Manager leads the development and implementation of institute-wide strategies to inform, engage, and align Huntsman Cancer Institute’s varied staff as part of the collaborative Communications and Public Affairs team. The person ensures key messaging reaches employees across both health care and research environments effectively, regardless of role, location, or access to technology. This entails using multiple channels and strategies for audience-specific communication to clinical, research, administrative, and frontline staff (e.g., environmental services, nursing, lab, and community-based employees).
The Internal Communications Manager works with teams across the institute to foster employee engagement, plan for organizational growth and expansion, and reinforce the collaborative culture that sets Huntsman Cancer Institute apart.
Candidates who will be most successful in this role are positive, motivated, proactive, and people oriented. They are apprised of what’s happening across the organization, helping disseminate information while generating a sense of mission-driven pride and connection.
Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and develop successful strategies for various internal communication channels and methods such as the intranet, e-newsletters, digital displays, manager messaging, and person-to-person interfacing.
- Collaborate with creative and digital team members to develop innovative, audience-centered content formats—including video, storytelling, and visual communication—that improve reach, understanding, and engagement across various employee groups.
- Partner with senior leadership, HR, and operations teams to plan and support enterprise communication needs, ensuring efforts are coordinated and streamlined.
- Provide strategic counsel to leaders on communication planning, timing, and delivery.
- Balance ongoing communication strategy with responsiveness to time-sensitive, high-priority, and evolving organizational needs.
- Participate in and contribute as a key member in major enterprise initiatives, including event planning and CEO-sponsored culture and communications needs.
- Define and track communication metrics, including reach, engagement, comprehension, and action.
- Use employee data and feedback to refine strategies and improve processes.
- Continuously assess and enhance tools, channels, and approaches to improve communication effectiveness; report outcomes and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Coordinate with University of Utah Health internal communications teams to manage shared platforms and ensure alignment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Manager, Employee Communications Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
- Experience in health care or academic medical center environment
- Experience supporting organizational change, culture initiatives, or employee engagement programs
- Demonstrated ability to design communications for a varied workforce
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field
- Experience in internal communications or related function
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with multiple communication platforms and tools (SharePoint, newsletters, digital signage, etc.)
- Proven experience writing, editing, and delivering broad-scale communication to varied audiences across multiple platforms
- Demonstrated career progression, with increasing responsibility for communication strategy, stakeholder counsel, project ownership, audience reach, and/or leadership of major internal communications initiatives
Type Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
POSTING SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
- Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?
(Open Ended Question)
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Resume
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
- Cover Letter
OPEN DATE 10/21/2026
REQUISITION NUMBER PRN46553B
JOB TITLE Employee Communications Management
WORKING TITLE Internal Communications Manager
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK M00
TRACK LEVEL M3 - Manager
FLSA CODE Administrative
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE? No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK 40
FULL TIME OR PART TIME? Full Time
SHIFT Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY
VP AREA President
DEPARTMENT 01266 - HCI Communications
LOCATION Campus
CITY Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE 65,000 - 70,500
CLOSE DATE 01/21/2027
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (NOTE - POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Internal Communications Manager
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Your three-year Australian bachelor's in communications, journalism, or a related field is accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Document that equivalency in your application materials before reaching out to hiring managers.
Target employers with internal comms infrastructure
Companies large enough to have a dedicated internal communications function are far more likely to support E-3 sponsorship. Search for roles at publicly listed corporations, healthcare systems, and financial services firms where the function reports to HR or the C-suite.
Clarify sponsorship before the interview stage
Internal Communications Manager roles often sit outside HR's standard visa sponsorship workflows. Raise E-3 eligibility early, specifying that the employer only needs to file a Labor Condition Application with DOL, not navigate an H-1B lottery.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and consulate preparation end-to-end. This keeps filing timelines tight and reduces the risk of delays from first-time employer paperwork errors.
Prepare a portfolio that demonstrates specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes whether internal communications roles genuinely require a specific bachelor's degree. Assemble a portfolio showing strategy development, executive communications, and change management work that a generalist without your degree field couldn't produce.
Negotiate visa support into your offer letter
Get written confirmation that the employer will file the LCA and cover associated government fees before you resign any Australian role. Verbal assurances from a hiring manager don't bind the HR or legal team who will execute the filing.
E-3 Visa Internal Communications Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Internal Communications Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Internal Communications Manager roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Many roles don't advertise visa support in the job posting, so filtering by companies with LCA filing history for communications roles saves significant time and avoids pursuing positions where sponsorship isn't viable.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Internal Communications Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as communications, journalism, public relations, or organizational behavior. Roles framed broadly where any degree is accepted can face scrutiny. Your job offer letter and employer documentation should specify the degree requirement clearly to support the specialty occupation finding.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for an Internal Communications Manager?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens but has no annual lottery and no cap that regularly fills. An Internal Communications Manager applying on E-3 can receive approval within weeks of a consulate appointment, while H-1B requires lottery selection in April with employment starting October 1 at the earliest. For Australians, E-3 is the faster and more reliable path.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as an Internal Communications Manager?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA filing and a fresh visa stamp if your current stamp was issued for the previous employer. You can start working for a new employer once the new LCA is certified by DOL and you have a valid visa, but you can't carry over the old employer's filing. Plan for a two-to-four-week LCA processing window when negotiating your start date.