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Public health roles in epidemiology, health policy, biostatistics, and community health management qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Government agencies, hospital systems, and research institutions regularly sponsor foreign professionals, making this one of the more accessible pathways to permanent residency for advanced-degree candidates.
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In collaboration with the Assistant Dean, Chief Marketing Communications Officer (CMO) and other members on the school's Communications team, the Senior Writer and Public Information Officer (PIO) will leverage their substantial media relationships and the school's media-monitoring platform to develop a strategic media relations plan with minimal supervision. This includes developing and maintaining the general/trade/topic-specific media lists for UCLA Samueli, finding compelling news-worthy pitches from research and other school activities, working with traditional and digital-media journalists to identify story ideas suitable for our faculty and/or students, positioning select faculty experts as go-to sources for target media outlets, formalizing a proactive and strategic program designed to generate consistent and positive external news coverage, etc. UCLA Engineering faculty are at the forefront of many exciting research areas, including robotics, artificial intelligence/machine learning, computational medicine, climate change, sustainability, quantum computing, data sciences, cryptography and many other emerging technologies. The PIO will gain a deep understanding and knowledge of target journalists' beats and faculty expertise to identify opportunities for media briefing and interviews on an ongoing basis. The Senior Writer/PIO is a seasoned communications professional responsible for writing and editing electronic publications, web content and social media posts. Additional writing duties in support of the Communications team include web features, event invitations, research press releases, op-eds, student and alumni profiles, monthly e-newsletters, marketing materials, presentations, school announcements and other content as directed by CMO. The PIO will assist CMO in drafting speeches and talking points for both internal and external speaking engagements of key school leadership. The PIO will coordinate with the Communications team to post on the school's main social media channels, including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn to ensure proactive and consistent messaging throughout the school. Working with CMO, the PIO will also be responsible for developing and implementing a proactive public-relations program, including a UCLA Samueli speaker's bureau, to raise visibility for the Dean and other key leadership in the school. UCLA Samueli is embarking on a strategic plan to grow the school, with an emphasis on attracting top faculty from diverse backgrounds around the world and setting the standard for undergraduate and graduate engineering education in an equitable and inclusive way. This position is expected to play a key role in the success of that strategic plan by elevating the school's brand among its many constituents.
SALARY & COMPENSATION
UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS
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A minimum of five (5) years of full-time professional experience in journalism and media relations, with demonstrated success in working with print, broadcast and electronic news outlets (Required)
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Strong relationships with mainstream science and technology reporters, both regionally (Los Angeles) nationally and internationally. (Required)
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Superior newsroom writing (AP Style) and editing skills; proven track record of translating technical and scientific research into compelling content for general audiences. (Required)
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Experience spearheading high-profile media events and fielding a large number of incoming media inquiries. (Required)
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Expertise in identifying, capturing and delivering media relations metrics to demonstrate ROI. (Required)
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Advanced knowledge of working with social media to build and strengthen School brand. (Required)
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Ability to think creatively and critically; prioritize workload efficiently in the face of competing deadlines and fluctuating priorities; effectively work with a team in a fast-paced setting with a positive, can-do attribute and impeccable professionalism (Required)
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Ability to attend evening and weekend events occasionally to facilitate media coverage and other communication needs. (Required)
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Experience working in PR agency, in-house communications, and/or nonprofit with ability to handle high pressure and deadline-driven tasks. (Required)
EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & PERSONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree journalism, communications or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
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Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
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Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
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Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
SCHEDULE
8:00am to 5:00pm
UNION/POLICY COVERED
CM–Comms, Mktg, & Sales Profs
COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION
Campus Requisition #: 11131
UC Payroll Title: MEDIA COMM SPEC 3 CM
Department: DEAN, SEAS
Appointment Type: 2 - Staff: Career
Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale: Salary range not to exceed $95K, based on experience.
Full Salary Range: USD $78,500.00/Yr. - USD $163,600.00/Yr.
Onsite | Remote | Hybrid Type: Fully Onsite
Department Location: 404 Westwood Plaza DEAN, SEAS
Full or Part Time: Full Time
INTRODUCTION
In collaboration with the Assistant Dean, Chief Marketing Communications Officer (CMO) and other members on the school's Communications team, the Senior Writer and Public Information Officer (PIO) will leverage their substantial media relationships and the school's media-monitoring platform to develop a strategic media relations plan with minimal supervision. This includes developing and maintaining the general/trade/topic-specific media lists for UCLA Samueli, finding compelling news-worthy pitches from research and other school activities, working with traditional and digital-media journalists to identify story ideas suitable for our faculty and/or students, positioning select faculty experts as go-to sources for target media outlets, formalizing a proactive and strategic program designed to generate consistent and positive external news coverage, etc. UCLA Engineering faculty are at the forefront of many exciting research areas, including robotics, artificial intelligence/machine learning, computational medicine, climate change, sustainability, quantum computing, data sciences, cryptography and many other emerging technologies. The PIO will gain a deep understanding and knowledge of target journalists' beats and faculty expertise to identify opportunities for media briefing and interviews on an ongoing basis. The Senior Writer/PIO is a seasoned communications professional responsible for writing and editing electronic publications, web content and social media posts. Additional writing duties in support of the Communications team include web features, event invitations, research press releases, op-eds, student and alumni profiles, monthly e-newsletters, marketing materials, presentations, school announcements and other content as directed by CMO. The PIO will assist CMO in drafting speeches and talking points for both internal and external speaking engagements of key school leadership. The PIO will coordinate with the Communications team to post on the school's main social media channels, including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn to ensure proactive and consistent messaging throughout the school. Working with CMO, the PIO will also be responsible for developing and implementing a proactive public-relations program, including a UCLA Samueli speaker's bureau, to raise visibility for the Dean and other key leadership in the school. UCLA Samueli is embarking on a strategic plan to grow the school, with an emphasis on attracting top faculty from diverse backgrounds around the world and setting the standard for undergraduate and graduate engineering education in an equitable and inclusive way. This position is expected to play a key role in the success of that strategic plan by elevating the school's brand among its many constituents.
SALARY & COMPENSATION
UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS
-
A minimum of five (5) years of full-time professional experience in journalism and media relations, with demonstrated success in working with print, broadcast and electronic news outlets (Required)
-
Strong relationships with mainstream science and technology reporters, both regionally (Los Angeles) nationally and internationally. (Required)
-
Superior newsroom writing (AP Style) and editing skills; proven track record of translating technical and scientific research into compelling content for general audiences. (Required)
-
Experience spearheading high-profile media events and fielding a large number of incoming media inquiries. (Required)
-
Expertise in identifying, capturing and delivering media relations metrics to demonstrate ROI. (Required)
-
Advanced knowledge of working with social media to build and strengthen School brand. (Required)
-
Ability to think creatively and critically; prioritize workload efficiently in the face of competing deadlines and fluctuating priorities; effectively work with a team in a fast-paced setting with a positive, can-do attribute and impeccable professionalism (Required)
-
Ability to attend evening and weekend events occasionally to facilitate media coverage and other communication needs. (Required)
-
Experience working in PR agency, in-house communications, and/or nonprofit with ability to handle high pressure and deadline-driven tasks. (Required)
EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & PERSONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree journalism, communications or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
-
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
-
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
-
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
SCHEDULE
8:00am to 5:00pm
UNION/POLICY COVERED
CM–Comms, Mktg, & Sales Profs
COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION
Campus Requisition #: 11131
UC Payroll Title: MEDIA COMM SPEC 3 CM
Department: DEAN, SEAS
Appointment Type: 2 - Staff: Career
Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale: Salary range not to exceed $95K, based on experience.
Full Salary Range: USD $78,500.00/Yr. - USD $163,600.00/Yr.
Onsite | Remote | Hybrid Type: Fully Onsite
Department Location: 404 Westwood Plaza DEAN, SEAS
Full or Part Time: Full Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Public Health
Document your MPH or doctoral credentials early
EB-2 eligibility for public health roles typically requires a master's or doctoral degree in a directly related field. Get your foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluator before applying, so employers see a U.S.-equivalent degree from day one.
Target government and academic health employers
State and county health departments, CDC-affiliated programs, and schools of public health routinely file PERM applications for epidemiologists and biostatisticians. These employers have established sponsorship workflows and aren't deterred by the multi-year process the way smaller nonprofits often are.
Search for green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter public health roles by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filing history using Migrate Mate. This cuts through employers who list sponsorship as possible but rarely follow through, focusing your search on organizations that have completed the process before.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your role before you negotiate, so your offer letter already meets PERM requirements.
Understand how PERM recruitment affects your start date
PERM requires your employer to complete a mandatory recruitment period and advertising campaign before filing with DOL. This process alone can take four to six months, so align your expected start date with your employer's HR and legal team well before you sign an offer.
Clarify concurrent I-485 filing eligibility with your employer
If your priority date is current when your I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status concurrently and gain work authorization during processing. Many public health employers don't raise this option unprompted, so ask their immigration counsel directly once PERM is filed.
Green Card Public Health: Frequently Asked Questions
Do public health jobs commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most public health roles with a master's degree requirement qualify for EB-2, including epidemiologist, health policy analyst, and biostatistician positions. Roles that require only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3. The key is whether the employer can document that the position genuinely requires an advanced degree, which PERM recruitment materials must reflect.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for public health roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and no guarantee of renewal. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is time: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status can take two to four years for candidates from non-backlogged countries, but the outcome is permanent.
Which public health employers are most likely to sponsor green cards?
State and local health departments, federally qualified health centers, university schools of public health, and large hospital networks with research arms are the most consistent sponsors. They have in-house legal teams or standing relationships with immigration attorneys and understand the PERM process. Smaller nonprofits may be willing but often lack the administrative capacity to manage a multi-year filing.
How can I find public health jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to filter public health roles by employers with a verified history of EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filings. This is more reliable than scanning job postings for sponsorship language, which is often vague or aspirational. Employers who have completed PERM before are far more likely to do it again efficiently.
Can I switch public health employers after my green card is filed?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you may be able to port your green card to a new employer in the same or similar occupational category under AC21 portability rules. Public health roles often qualify because the SOC codes are broadly defined, but you should confirm the new role's alignment with your original petition before making any move.