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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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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 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.