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Public Relations Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Most PR manager positions require a bachelor's degree in communications or a related field, placing them squarely in the EB-3 professionals category, though advanced-degree candidates may qualify under EB-2.
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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 Manager
Document your degree's U.S. equivalency early
Foreign communications or PR degrees often need a credential evaluation before PERM filing begins. Get a NACES-member evaluation that maps your qualification to a U.S. bachelor's or master's equivalent so employers aren't delayed by documentation gaps mid-process.
Target agencies with multinational client portfolios
PR agencies managing global accounts routinely sponsor foreign PR managers because the role demands cross-cultural fluency that's hard to source domestically. Search for firms with offices in your home country, as they've navigated international hiring before and understand PERM requirements.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Public Relations Manager roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, cutting through job listings where sponsorship eligibility is unstated or buried in the application process.
Understand how PERM shapes your salary negotiation
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your job zone and location before PERM is certified. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level tied to your duties, so you negotiate an offer that clears that threshold from the start.
Ask employers about their PERM advertising timeline
PERM requires employers to run recruitment steps, including job postings and notices, before filing. Ask prospective employers whether they've started that process or plan to, since the advertising period alone can add three to six months before the petition reaches USCIS.
Position your specialization to support EB-2 eligibility
PR managers with graduate degrees in communications, public affairs, or a related discipline can pursue EB-2 sponsorship, which skips the EB-3 queue for heavily backlogged countries. Frame your specialization, such as crisis communications or investor relations, to align with the advanced-degree requirement in the job description.
Green Card Public Relations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Public Relations Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Public Relations Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled professionals when the role requires a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field. If the position requires a master's degree or you hold one and the employer writes the job requirements accordingly, EB-2 sponsorship becomes available, which can significantly shorten wait times for applicants from countries without heavy backlogs.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for PR managers?
Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization period. Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 green card petitions have no annual lottery, so your employer files when ready and the petition proceeds without a random selection step. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed with USCIS.
What does the PERM process require from a PR manager's employer?
PERM requires the employer to conduct a documented recruitment campaign, including job postings and a prevailing-wage determination from DOL, proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. For PR managers, the job description must specify the actual duties and minimum degree requirements that genuinely match the position. Overstating or understating requirements can trigger a DOL audit, stalling the process significantly.
How do I find PR manager employers who sponsor green cards?
Most job listings don't disclose sponsorship eligibility upfront, making it difficult to know which employers are willing to file PERM. Migrate Mate lets you search Public Relations Manager roles filtered by employers with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you spend your time on applications where sponsorship is already part of the employer's hiring process.
Can I switch PR employers after my green card is filed but before it's approved?
Once your I-140 has been approved and your priority date becomes current, portability rules allow you to change employers if you move to a same or similar occupational role. A PR manager moving to a similar communications management position at a new company can preserve the original priority date. Changing to an unrelated role before your case is advanced enough typically restarts the process.