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Public relations roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 and EB-3, with employers filing PERM labor certification to permanently hire foreign PR professionals. Agencies, corporations, and nonprofits regularly sponsor communications specialists, and your degree field and years of experience determine which category fits your profile.
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Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Public Relations Manager to join our team in Kennesaw, GA. In this role you will develop and execute strategic internal and external communications that support Yamaha's reputation, business objectives, and stakeholder engagement. The Public Relations Manager collaborates with cross-functional leaders to ensure consistent messaging and oversees media relations, corporate communications, and social media initiatives. You will lead a team, provide strategic direction and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality communication materials across the organization.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate as a key member of the Yamaha Motor USA External Affairs team, partnering with the managers of Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, and Sustainability.
- Lead the development of strategic internal and external communication plans; oversee and delegate execution to two or more reports.
- Lead a global team in developing and executing strategic messaging.
- Lead the creation and approval process for stakeholder publications.
- Oversee the creation and approval of press releases, product information material and other publications.
- Oversee the development, review, and approval of Government Relations materials.
- Maintain media database and proactive communication efforts supporting corporate and public messages.
- Report media metrics on a quarterly basis to key internal stakeholders.
- Manage social media strategy and execution for Yamaha Rightwaters sustainability effort.
- Contribute to Yamaha advocacy efforts, including writing and posting advocacy actions and position papers.
- Maintain appropriate business and government contacts and relationships for strategic benefit.
- Participate in industry and government roundtable, focus groups, committees and boards, as required for strategic benefit.
- Coordinate activities with all business units and others in the YMUS organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.A. Degree - Communications/Political Science/Public Policy
- 10+ years corporate communication experience, or
- 10+ years public policy or government relations communication experience
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, insatiable curiosity
- Experience with social media, internal communication apps and intranets
- Participation and continuing education through PRSA or IABC, APR accreditation preferred
- Outdoor recreation experiences a plus!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Fertility Benefits
- 37.5 hour work-week
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
- Long-Term Disability
- Student Debt Repayment Benefits
- Ability to borrow Yamaha product
REPORTS TO: Sr Manager, Corporate Communications and External Affairs
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
INTRODUCTION
Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Public Relations Manager to join our team in Kennesaw, GA. In this role you will develop and execute strategic internal and external communications that support Yamaha's reputation, business objectives, and stakeholder engagement. The Public Relations Manager collaborates with cross-functional leaders to ensure consistent messaging and oversees media relations, corporate communications, and social media initiatives. You will lead a team, provide strategic direction and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality communication materials across the organization.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate as a key member of the Yamaha Motor USA External Affairs team, partnering with the managers of Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, and Sustainability.
- Lead the development of strategic internal and external communication plans; oversee and delegate execution to two or more reports.
- Lead a global team in developing and executing strategic messaging.
- Lead the creation and approval process for stakeholder publications.
- Oversee the creation and approval of press releases, product information material and other publications.
- Oversee the development, review, and approval of Government Relations materials.
- Maintain media database and proactive communication efforts supporting corporate and public messages.
- Report media metrics on a quarterly basis to key internal stakeholders.
- Manage social media strategy and execution for Yamaha Rightwaters sustainability effort.
- Contribute to Yamaha advocacy efforts, including writing and posting advocacy actions and position papers.
- Maintain appropriate business and government contacts and relationships for strategic benefit.
- Participate in industry and government roundtable, focus groups, committees and boards, as required for strategic benefit.
- Coordinate activities with all business units and others in the YMUS organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.A. Degree - Communications/Political Science/Public Policy
- 10+ years corporate communication experience, or
- 10+ years public policy or government relations communication experience
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, insatiable curiosity
- Experience with social media, internal communication apps and intranets
- Participation and continuing education through PRSA or IABC, APR accreditation preferred
- Outdoor recreation experiences a plus!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Fertility Benefits
- 37.5 hour work-week
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
- Long-Term Disability
- Student Debt Repayment Benefits
- Ability to borrow Yamaha product
REPORTS TO: Sr Manager, Corporate Communications and External Affairs
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Public Relations
Document your PR specialty before applying
PERM requires your employer to define a specific job duty set. Compile writing samples, campaign portfolios, and media coverage records that demonstrate a specialized PR function, not a generalist communications role. This documentation strengthens the labor certification filing.
Target employers with in-house legal teams
PR sponsorship often stalls at small agencies that lack immigration counsel. Corporations with dedicated legal or HR departments are more likely to manage the multi-year PERM and I-140 process without abandoning your case mid-filing.
Clarify your degree field early in interviews
EB-2 requires an advanced degree directly related to the role. A public relations, communications, or journalism master's degree maps cleanly. A degree in an unrelated field complicates the labor certification job description and may push you toward EB-3 instead.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify PR employers with active green card sponsorship history. Filtering by EB-2 or EB-3 filing activity lets you focus applications on organizations that have already committed to the PERM process for communications roles.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the offered PR role against the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for public relations specialists. Your employer must certify they'll pay at or above the prevailing wage throughout the PERM process, and a mismatch can delay or invalidate the filing.
Negotiate job title alignment with your PERM duties
DOL scrutinizes whether the actual job duties match the certified position. If your day-to-day PR work evolves after PERM is filed, the I-140 petition can face a Request for Evidence. Confirm your official title and duties stay consistent from offer through approval.
Green Card Public Relations: Frequently Asked Questions
Do public relations roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most PR positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree. Roles demanding a master's degree or its equivalent in communications, journalism, or public relations can qualify under EB-2. Your employer's job description and the education requirement stated in the PERM labor certification determine which category applies to your specific position.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a PR professional?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. There's no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for many countries, though priority date backlogs apply to nationals of India and China. The process takes longer than H-1B visa approval, typically two to five years, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa tied to a single employer.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a PR role?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the specific PR position at the offered wage. This requires a formal recruitment campaign, including job postings and documentation of applicant review. USCIS then adjudicates the I-140 immigrant petition after DOL certifies the labor market test.
How can I find PR employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter public relations job listings by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can target agencies, corporations, and nonprofits that have already completed PERM filings for communications roles. Focusing your search this way cuts time spent on employers unfamiliar with or unwilling to commit to the sponsorship process.
Can a PR employer withdraw sponsorship after filing, and what happens then?
Yes, an employer can withdraw a PERM application or I-140 petition before approval, which restarts the process entirely. After your I-140 is approved and has been pending for 180 days, portability rules under AC21 allow you to transfer sponsorship to a new employer in a same or similar PR role without losing your priority date.