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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: Marketing & Communication
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $114,000.00 - $182,400.00 USD Annual
About us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Manager, Media Relations
We are excited to recruit a Manager, Media Relations who is passionate about elevating MSK’s reputation as a global leader in cancer care, scientific discovery, and innovation. This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven team that plays a critical role in sharing MSK’s stories of impact with the world.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Media Relations, the Manager will lead media engagement efforts and develop compelling, high-impact narratives that highlight MSK’s clinicians, researchers, and breakthroughs. This role is integral in positioning MSK in national and local conversations around cancer care and research by collaborating across Marketing & Communications to amplify stories across multiple channels.
Role Overview:
- Lead proactive and responsive media relations efforts, securing top-tier and trade media coverage that reinforces MSK’s leadership.
- Support and prepare MSK experts for interviews and speaking engagements through media training, narrative development, and best practices.
- Draft and edit press releases, external announcements, and media materials aligned with institutional goals.
- Monitor key medical and scientific publications and translate emerging research into media opportunities.
- Develop and manage content for MSK’s external-facing News & Information page, including strategy and calendar oversight.
- Attend and report on major medical and scientific meetings, highlighting MSK achievements and recognitions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders—including researchers, faculty, and leadership—to surface meaningful stories and innovations.
- Work closely with Marketing & Communications teams (Content, Social, Internal, Digital, Events) to ensure integrated storytelling.
- Identify and pursue thought leadership opportunities, including speaking engagements and op-ed contributions.
- Support oversight of MSK’s media agency of record, including managing media metrics and reporting.
Key Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in media relations, communications, or public affairs—preferably within healthcare, life sciences, or a communications agency.
- Demonstrated interest in health, science, or oncology-related subject matter.
- Proven ability to translate complex research and scientific content into accessible messaging.
- Experience managing content strategy and editorial calendars.
- Familiarity with media metrics and content performance analytics.
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.
Core Skills:
- Strategic media relations and storytelling
- Scientific and health literacy
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration
- Media coaching and preparation
- Project and content calendar management
- Editorial and writing excellence
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Data-informed content planning and analytics interpretation
Additional Information:
- This role is based at MSK’s 633 Third Avenue location.
- Schedule: Full Time, Hybrid onsite once a week
- Serves on-call approximately one week each month, during which urgent press inquiries and hospital alerts are responded to 24 hours a day, including on weekends and occasional holidays.
- Works closely with Hospital Administration/Administrator on Call to respond to media inquiries at night and on weekends.
Pay Range: $114,000.00 - $182,400.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Application Process
- Step 1: Complete an Online Application
- Step 2: Interview Process
- Step 3: Provide References
- Step 4: Extension of Job Offer
- Step 5: Onboarding
- Step 6: New Employee Orientation
Department: Marketing & Communication
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $114,000.00 - $182,400.00 USD Annual
About us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Manager, Media Relations
We are excited to recruit a Manager, Media Relations who is passionate about elevating MSK’s reputation as a global leader in cancer care, scientific discovery, and innovation. This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven team that plays a critical role in sharing MSK’s stories of impact with the world.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Media Relations, the Manager will lead media engagement efforts and develop compelling, high-impact narratives that highlight MSK’s clinicians, researchers, and breakthroughs. This role is integral in positioning MSK in national and local conversations around cancer care and research by collaborating across Marketing & Communications to amplify stories across multiple channels.
Role Overview:
- Lead proactive and responsive media relations efforts, securing top-tier and trade media coverage that reinforces MSK’s leadership.
- Support and prepare MSK experts for interviews and speaking engagements through media training, narrative development, and best practices.
- Draft and edit press releases, external announcements, and media materials aligned with institutional goals.
- Monitor key medical and scientific publications and translate emerging research into media opportunities.
- Develop and manage content for MSK’s external-facing News & Information page, including strategy and calendar oversight.
- Attend and report on major medical and scientific meetings, highlighting MSK achievements and recognitions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders—including researchers, faculty, and leadership—to surface meaningful stories and innovations.
- Work closely with Marketing & Communications teams (Content, Social, Internal, Digital, Events) to ensure integrated storytelling.
- Identify and pursue thought leadership opportunities, including speaking engagements and op-ed contributions.
- Support oversight of MSK’s media agency of record, including managing media metrics and reporting.
Key Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in media relations, communications, or public affairs—preferably within healthcare, life sciences, or a communications agency.
- Demonstrated interest in health, science, or oncology-related subject matter.
- Proven ability to translate complex research and scientific content into accessible messaging.
- Experience managing content strategy and editorial calendars.
- Familiarity with media metrics and content performance analytics.
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.
Core Skills:
- Strategic media relations and storytelling
- Scientific and health literacy
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration
- Media coaching and preparation
- Project and content calendar management
- Editorial and writing excellence
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Data-informed content planning and analytics interpretation
Additional Information:
- This role is based at MSK’s 633 Third Avenue location.
- Schedule: Full Time, Hybrid onsite once a week
- Serves on-call approximately one week each month, during which urgent press inquiries and hospital alerts are responded to 24 hours a day, including on weekends and occasional holidays.
- Works closely with Hospital Administration/Administrator on Call to respond to media inquiries at night and on weekends.
Pay Range: $114,000.00 - $182,400.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Application Process
- Step 1: Complete an Online Application
- Step 2: Interview Process
- Step 3: Provide References
- Step 4: Extension of Job Offer
- Step 5: Onboarding
- Step 6: New Employee Orientation
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Media Relations Manager
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your credentials to match the job's educational requirement. A degree in communications, public relations, or journalism strengthens your EB-2 or EB-3 case. Gather official transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying to sponsoring employers.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Focus your search on media companies, PR agencies, and large corporations with in-house communications teams that have sponsored foreign workers before. PERM filing history signals an employer already understands the labor certification process and won't stall at HR.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your sponsor must pay at least the prevailing wage for Media Relations Manager in your work location. Cross-check your offer against OFLC Wage Search before accepting so you don't accept a role that will fail DOL's wage requirement at the PERM stage.
Clarify sponsorship intent before final interviews
Ask hiring managers directly whether they've sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 applicants and whether legal counsel is in-house or outsourced. Employers unfamiliar with PERM timelines, typically 18 to 36 months from filing to I-485 approval, sometimes withdraw offers mid-process.
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Filter by Media Relations Manager roles where employers have documented green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces EB-2 and EB-3 opportunities specifically, saving you from screening out dozens of non-sponsoring postings manually.
Understand how EB-3 priority dates affect your timeline
If you're from a high-demand country like India or China, your EB-3 priority date determines when USCIS can approve your I-485. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin and account for potential multi-year waits when evaluating job offers that include green card sponsorship.
Green Card Media Relations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Media Relations Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Media Relations Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or public relations. If the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate equivalent specialized expertise, EB-2 sponsorship may apply. The PERM labor certification determines which category fits based on the job's minimum requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
An H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and annual lottery risk. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is time: the green card process typically takes two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth and priority date backlog.
Where can I find Media Relations Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for Media Relations Manager roles where employers have a verified green card sponsorship history, avoiding the manual process of reading each job description to determine whether PERM-based sponsorship is on the table.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for this role?
Your employer files an Application for Permanent Employment Certification with DOL, demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. They must run a formal recruitment campaign, advertise the role, and document the results. The job description used in PERM must match your actual duties closely, which is why your offer letter and job scope matter from day one.
Can my employer start my green card process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes. Employers routinely begin PERM while you're working on an H-1B. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you file the I-485 to adjust status without leaving the U.S. USCIS allows H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year cap once the I-140 is approved and the priority date is more than 365 days old.