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Public Relations Intern roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Sponsorship at the intern level is uncommon but does occur at larger agencies and in-house communications teams hiring for defined long-term roles.
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Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Intern to join our Internal Communications Team.
Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.
About the role:
The Internal Communications Intern will support the Communications team in creating a connected, informed, and inspired employee experience. This role is perfect for a storyteller who is passionate about company culture and wants to learn how to bridge the gap between business strategy and employee engagement.
During this internship, you will help execute key communications channels, assist with large-scale internal events, and develop content that captures Oscar's unique voice for our team. You'll work on real-life projects that impact our team members and help make our mission to change healthcare feel tangible for every employee.
You will report into the Senior Manager, Internal Communications.
Work Location: This position is based in our New York City office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid
Pay Transparency: The hourly pay for this role is: $27- $35 an hour. You are also eligible for employee benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Draft and edit compelling content for internal channels, including email newsletters, Slack announcements, intranet articles, and executive talking points.
- Assist in the planning and technical execution of company-wide forums, such as All Hands meetings, leadership Q&As, and office-specific culture events.
- Support the day-to-day management of internal platforms, ensuring information is organized, timely, and easy for employees to find.
- Assist in the production of digital assets and internal videos to make communications more engaging.
- Help monitor communication metrics and gather employee feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in how we reach our teams.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to communicate culture-building initiatives and business updates.
- Own and complete one high-impact summer project (e.g., refreshing an onboarding guide or launching a new Slack series) to be presented at the end of the internship.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the Communications team.
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably focusing on Communications, English, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Superior writing and interpersonal skills—you know how to be professional but human.
- Foundational understanding of digital communication tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack).
Bonus points:
- No genius without grit. You have a relentless, can-do attitude and aren't afraid to try, fail, and iterate.
- Experience with content creation (writing, editing, design) for newsletters, blogs, or social media. Experience with basic design (Canva/Adobe) or video editing is a plus!
- Experience working in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
This is an authentic Oscar Health job opportunity. Learn more about how you can safeguard yourself from recruitment fraud here.
At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.
Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Our AI Guidelines outline the acceptable use of artificial intelligence for candidates and detail how we use AI to support our recruiting efforts.
Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team (accommodations@hioscar.com) to make the need for an accommodation known.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Public Relations Intern
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation requirements
EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filings require your role to demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Document that your communications or PR degree directly maps to the job duties, not just a general business background.
Target employers with in-house PERM filing history
Large consumer brands, pharmaceutical companies, and multinational corporations with established government affairs or communications departments are far more likely to sponsor PR interns into permanent roles than boutique agencies with high turnover.
Search for sponsoring PR roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Public Relations positions by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're applying only to organizations that have already committed to the PERM process for communications staff.
Clarify conversion intent before accepting an offer
Many PR internships are designed as temporary placements with no defined path to a permanent role. Ask directly whether the position includes a green card sponsorship commitment or a structured conversion track before PERM eligibility becomes relevant.
Understand the prevailing wage requirement for your market
PERM requires your employer to pay the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Look up your role's wage level on the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so your offer isn't structured in a way that disqualifies the filing.
Build a documentation trail during the internship itself
USCIS scrutinizes PR intern-to-employee sponsorships closely. Keep records of specialized projects, media placements, and responsibilities that demonstrate the role genuinely requires a degree-level communications professional, not just general office support.
Green Card Public Relations Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Public Relations Intern role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes, but the role must require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as communications, public relations, or journalism. Employers filing a PERM application must demonstrate through a supervised recruitment process that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the position. Intern roles with generalized duties that any graduate could perform face higher scrutiny and are more frequently audited by DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for PR interns?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status subject to an annual lottery cap, while EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads directly to lawful permanent residency with no cap concerns for most nationalities. The PERM process typically takes 12 to 24 months before an I-140 petition is even filed, making it a longer but permanent commitment compared to the H-1B route.
What does the PERM labor certification process actually require from the employer?
Your employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign documented for DOL, proving no minimally qualified U.S. worker was available for the position. This includes posting the job in specific venues, maintaining records of all applicants, and certifying the results before DOL. The employer bears all filing costs and cannot pass PERM expenses on to you as the sponsored employee.
Where can I find Public Relations Intern jobs where employers already sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search PR and communications positions filtered by employers with verified PERM and green card sponsorship history. Because PERM filings are public DOL records, the platform surfaces employers who have actually completed this process for similar roles, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness during the interview stage.
Does the O*NET classification for Public Relations roles affect my EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility?
O*NET job zone classifications inform how DOL and USCIS evaluate whether a role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree. Public relations roles with O*NET job zone 4 classifications support the argument that the position demands specialized knowledge, which strengthens both EB-3 skilled worker filings and EB-2 advanced-degree petitions. Roles coded at job zone 2 or 3 face harder scrutiny under PERM.