E-3 Visa Media Relations Manager Jobs
Media Relations Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a relevant bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or journalism. Australian professionals can secure two-year renewable status with no lottery risk, making this one of the more direct paths into U.S. corporate or agency communications teams.
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Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R108746
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 8 (Salaried)
Position Description:
The Manager, Media Relations (Director of Media Relations) serves as the primary communications contact for Football and other assigned sport(s). This position handles all media relations for the football team, arranges and facilitates interviews for coaches, student-athletes, and staff with local, regional, and national media outlets, and generates digital content.
The Director of Media Relations will be required to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel with the assigned sport(s) as needed for away games.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the primary strategic communications and media relations contact for Football, a major revenue-generating sport program.
- Lead and execute comprehensive communications, public relations, and storytelling strategies that elevate the Louisville Football brand and support fan engagement, recruiting visibility, and revenue generation initiatives.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets while proactively identifying opportunities to promote the football program, student-athletes, and coaches.
- Demonstrate advanced expertise in social media strategy, platform management, audience engagement, and digital content distribution, including the ability to leverage emerging trends, analytics, and real-time storytelling to grow and elevate the Louisville Football brand across all major platforms.
- Serve as the department spokesperson for Football and related events, coordinating and facilitating interviews, press conferences, media availabilities, and publicity opportunities.
- Develop strategic messaging, communication timelines, and proactive media plans for key football initiatives, announcements, milestones, and events.
- Identify, develop, and distribute compelling storytelling content across digital, social, and traditional platforms to enhance visibility and audience engagement.
- Collaborate with NIL services, partnerships, creative, marketing, and external relations units to align football storytelling and athlete branding opportunities with departmental objectives.
- Manage and oversee football-related content and messaging across assigned digital and social media platforms.
- Write, edit, and distribute press releases, feature stories, game notes, statistics, historical records, publications, and other communications materials for Football and assigned sport programs.
- Coordinate and submit conference and national award nominations for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
- Oversee football website content and maintain archival and historical program information.
- Manage game day and event media operations, including credentialing, media hospitality, press box operations, statistical crews, and coordination with television and radio partners.
- Respond promptly and professionally to media inquiries and public information requests in deadline-driven environments.
- Supervise assigned strategic communications staff members, student assistants, and temporary event personnel.
- Collaborate effectively with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and external stakeholders to advance departmental communications and branding objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Seven (7) years of related experience.
- Experience working in media relations at an NCAA Division I program or in professional sports.
- Experience with SIDEARM platforms, Adobe Premier, and StatCrew statistical software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver.
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
Department:
Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R108746
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 8 (Salaried)
Position Description:
The Manager, Media Relations (Director of Media Relations) serves as the primary communications contact for Football and other assigned sport(s). This position handles all media relations for the football team, arranges and facilitates interviews for coaches, student-athletes, and staff with local, regional, and national media outlets, and generates digital content.
The Director of Media Relations will be required to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel with the assigned sport(s) as needed for away games.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the primary strategic communications and media relations contact for Football, a major revenue-generating sport program.
- Lead and execute comprehensive communications, public relations, and storytelling strategies that elevate the Louisville Football brand and support fan engagement, recruiting visibility, and revenue generation initiatives.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets while proactively identifying opportunities to promote the football program, student-athletes, and coaches.
- Demonstrate advanced expertise in social media strategy, platform management, audience engagement, and digital content distribution, including the ability to leverage emerging trends, analytics, and real-time storytelling to grow and elevate the Louisville Football brand across all major platforms.
- Serve as the department spokesperson for Football and related events, coordinating and facilitating interviews, press conferences, media availabilities, and publicity opportunities.
- Develop strategic messaging, communication timelines, and proactive media plans for key football initiatives, announcements, milestones, and events.
- Identify, develop, and distribute compelling storytelling content across digital, social, and traditional platforms to enhance visibility and audience engagement.
- Collaborate with NIL services, partnerships, creative, marketing, and external relations units to align football storytelling and athlete branding opportunities with departmental objectives.
- Manage and oversee football-related content and messaging across assigned digital and social media platforms.
- Write, edit, and distribute press releases, feature stories, game notes, statistics, historical records, publications, and other communications materials for Football and assigned sport programs.
- Coordinate and submit conference and national award nominations for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
- Oversee football website content and maintain archival and historical program information.
- Manage game day and event media operations, including credentialing, media hospitality, press box operations, statistical crews, and coordination with television and radio partners.
- Respond promptly and professionally to media inquiries and public information requests in deadline-driven environments.
- Supervise assigned strategic communications staff members, student assistants, and temporary event personnel.
- Collaborate effectively with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and external stakeholders to advance departmental communications and branding objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Seven (7) years of related experience.
- Experience working in media relations at an NCAA Division I program or in professional sports.
- Experience with SIDEARM platforms, Adobe Premier, and StatCrew statistical software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver.
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Media Relations Manager
Translate your Australian PR credentials clearly
Your three-year Australian communications degree satisfies the E-3 visa specialty occupation requirement, but document field-specific coursework and any PRIA membership upfront. U.S. hiring managers and immigration officers both need to see the degree-to-role connection explicitly.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data for media, PR, and communications firms that have filed LCAs for similar roles. Prior LCA activity signals an employer already understands the sponsorship process and won't stall during the offer stage.
Address dual intent before the interview
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers assess your intent to return to Australia. Prepare a clear narrative about your U.S. career scope and home ties. Interviewers in media roles often probe relocation context more than technical candidates face.
Get the LCA certified before your consulate appointment
Your employer must file the LCA with DOL and receive certification before you can schedule your visa interview. Build at least two weeks into your timeline for this step. Delays here are the most common reason offer-to-start dates slip in media and communications hiring.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end processing
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage your LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate preparation. This prevents documentation gaps that frequently arise when employers rely on generalist HR teams unfamiliar with E-3 requirements.
Clarify the specialty occupation case for communications roles
Not every media relations role is automatically classified as a specialty occupation. Roles framed as general coordinator positions can face scrutiny. Work with your employer to ensure the job description explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in a specific communications-related field.
E-3 Visa Media Relations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Media Relations Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Media Relations Manager roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. General job boards rarely filter by visa type, so you end up manually screening dozens of postings. Migrate Mate surfaces roles matched to your E-3 eligibility as an Australian professional, saving significant time in the targeting stage.
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 a Media Relations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field. Roles framed broadly as media coordinator or public affairs generalist positions can face pushback if the job description doesn't tie the duties directly to that degree field. A tightly written job description from your employer is critical to a clean approval.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Media Relations Manager roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, so you can apply any time of year once you have a qualifying offer. The H-1B visa is subject to a randomized lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate in recent years. For an Australian professional, the E-3 is the more reliable path by a significant margin, with the same specialty occupation standard applying to both.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Media Relations Manager?
Yes, but you need to restart the process with the new employer. Your E-3 status is tied to a specific employer and LCA, so the new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new visa annotation before starting work. There's no portability provision equivalent to H-1B's AC21 rule, so plan your transition timeline accordingly.