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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 Specialist
Document your PR specialty before applying
PERM requires the employer to define a specific job role, so gather evidence of your specialized focus now. Campaign portfolios, earned media reports, and client case studies strengthen the EB-2 or EB-3 petition when the role demands a defined PR discipline.
Target industries with PERM filing history
Corporate communications teams at tech companies, hospital systems, and financial services firms file PERM regularly for specialized PR roles. These employers already have immigration counsel and defined HR workflows, which shortens the time between offer and petition filing.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage certified on the LCA. Run your job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before offer negotiations so your expected salary clears that threshold and the PERM filing isn't delayed.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring PR employers
Filtering by sponsorship history saves weeks of manual research. Migrate Mate surfaces Public Relations Specialist roles at employers with documented green card filing activity, so you apply where sponsorship is already an established practice, not an exception.
Ask about the PERM recruitment timeline at offer stage
Employers must complete a DOL-mandated recruitment process before filing PERM, which typically adds several months before I-140 can be submitted. Asking about this timeline at the offer stage tells you when your priority date will be established and how long permanent residency may take.
Align your O*NET classification with your actual duties
PERM petitions are tied to specific occupational codes. Confirm your employer's attorney maps your duties to the correct O*NET classification for PR Specialists, not a broader communications or marketing category, to avoid a PERM audit or denial on occupational mismatch grounds.
Green Card Public Relations Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Public Relations Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials and the employer's job requirements. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree, which most PR Specialist positions do. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or when you have strong professional credentials that qualify under the advanced-degree professional standard. Your employer's immigration attorney determines which category to pursue based on the specific job description filed with PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, while an H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and no lottery, though visa number availability varies by country of birth. The PERM process itself takes longer than H-1B filing, often 12 to 24 months from start to approval, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a renewable temporary authorization.
What makes a PR role more likely to get PERM approved?
PERM approval depends on the employer demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the specific role as defined. Narrowly defined PR specializations, such as investor relations, crisis communications, or multilingual public affairs, are harder to fill domestically and therefore more defensible under PERM recruitment requirements. A clearly written job description tied to a specific O*NET classification and supported by documented recruitment steps strengthens the case significantly.
Where can I find PR employers that already sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Public Relations Specialist roles filtered by employers with active green card filing history, so you're not cold-approaching companies that have never filed PERM. Employers in corporate communications, healthcare PR, and government affairs tend to have the most consistent sponsorship patterns because they rely on specialized talent pipelines that include international professionals.
Can my priority date affect how long I wait for a green card as a PR Specialist?
Yes. Your priority date is set when USCIS receives your I-140 petition, and whether you can adjust status immediately depends on whether a visa number is currently available for your country of birth and preference category. Applicants born in countries without per-country backlogs, such as Australia or the United Kingdom, often see EB-3 numbers available quickly. Applicants from high-demand countries may wait years even after I-140 approval.