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Communications Associate roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field. Many mid-size and large employers file LCAs for these positions, and the 65,000 annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Chicago
Other locations: Anywhere in Country
Salary: Competitive
Date: Jun 16, 2026
Job description
Requisition ID: 1718024
Location: Anywhere in Country
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The Opportunity
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected organization of diverse teams and give you the support, culture and flexibility to take your career wherever you want it to go.
As a Communications Associate Director aligned to EY’s Consumer and Health Industry Group, you will play a critical role in shaping how we communicate our strategy and priorities across the organization.
You will serve as a trusted advisor to industry leadership, translating business priorities into clear, relevant and actionable internal communications that drive alignment, enable decision-making and support transformation.
Operating in a highly matrixed environment, you will lead internal communications strategies that connect industry priorities with broader firm initiatives, ensuring consistency, clarity and impact across audiences.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic communications advisor to Consumer and Health Industry leadership, providing counsel on messaging, market activation of firm-wide and sector specific priorities, and internal positioning.
- Develop and execute internal communications strategies that support industry campaigns and initiatives, drive alignment and enable behavior change across the organization.
- Translate business strategy—including sector growth priorities, go-to-market focus and cross-service line collaboration—into clear, compelling and audience-centric communications.
- Lead internal communications that help ensure the targeted audiences understand what matters, what’s changing and what it means for them—connecting day-to-day work to broader business priorities.
- Develop leadership communications, including talking points, presentations and key messages that enable leaders to communicate with clarity and consistency.
- Partner across service lines, Growth Markets, other industry teams and BMC functions to ensure aligned messaging and coordinated execution.
- Use data and insights to measure communications effectiveness and continuously refine strategy.
- Lead, coach and develop Assistant Directors and Supervising Associates, fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Extensive experience leading corporate, market-facing or leadership communications in a complex, matrixed organization.
- Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders and partners with confidence and credibility.
- Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex or technical topics.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision and near-term execution.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching and developing high-performing teams.
- High level of judgment, attention to detail and comfort operating in high-visibility environments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- High discretion and professionalism.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- 10–12 years of experience in executive or internal communications.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience supporting senior leaders in complex organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality executive materials under tight timelines.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
- We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $130,500 to $251,200. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $156,600 to $285,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
- Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
- Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Location: Chicago
Other locations: Anywhere in Country
Salary: Competitive
Date: Jun 16, 2026
Job description
Requisition ID: 1718024
Location: Anywhere in Country
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The Opportunity
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected organization of diverse teams and give you the support, culture and flexibility to take your career wherever you want it to go.
As a Communications Associate Director aligned to EY’s Consumer and Health Industry Group, you will play a critical role in shaping how we communicate our strategy and priorities across the organization.
You will serve as a trusted advisor to industry leadership, translating business priorities into clear, relevant and actionable internal communications that drive alignment, enable decision-making and support transformation.
Operating in a highly matrixed environment, you will lead internal communications strategies that connect industry priorities with broader firm initiatives, ensuring consistency, clarity and impact across audiences.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic communications advisor to Consumer and Health Industry leadership, providing counsel on messaging, market activation of firm-wide and sector specific priorities, and internal positioning.
- Develop and execute internal communications strategies that support industry campaigns and initiatives, drive alignment and enable behavior change across the organization.
- Translate business strategy—including sector growth priorities, go-to-market focus and cross-service line collaboration—into clear, compelling and audience-centric communications.
- Lead internal communications that help ensure the targeted audiences understand what matters, what’s changing and what it means for them—connecting day-to-day work to broader business priorities.
- Develop leadership communications, including talking points, presentations and key messages that enable leaders to communicate with clarity and consistency.
- Partner across service lines, Growth Markets, other industry teams and BMC functions to ensure aligned messaging and coordinated execution.
- Use data and insights to measure communications effectiveness and continuously refine strategy.
- Lead, coach and develop Assistant Directors and Supervising Associates, fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Extensive experience leading corporate, market-facing or leadership communications in a complex, matrixed organization.
- Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders and partners with confidence and credibility.
- Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex or technical topics.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision and near-term execution.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching and developing high-performing teams.
- High level of judgment, attention to detail and comfort operating in high-visibility environments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- High discretion and professionalism.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- 10–12 years of experience in executive or internal communications.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience supporting senior leaders in complex organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality executive materials under tight timelines.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
- We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $130,500 to $251,200. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $156,600 to $285,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
- Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
- Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Communications Associate
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Communications Associate role. A degree in communications, public relations, or marketing satisfies this. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so document your coursework before applying.
Search LCA filings for communications roles
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for communications titles. This confirms active sponsorship history and shows the prevailing wage level your offer must meet for your work location.
Target companies with E-Verify enrollment
H-1B employers must be E-Verify participants. When evaluating employers, confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer. Media companies, PR agencies, and nonprofits vary widely in their enrollment status, so check early in the process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Run your Communications Associate job search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B filing history by role. You avoid wasting applications on companies that have never sponsored communications positions.
Negotiate your offer before I-129 filing begins
Once your employer files Form I-129 with USCIS, the certified wage and job duties are locked in. Raise any title, salary, or scope questions before filing starts, not after, to avoid an amended petition and additional fees.
Review O*NET to frame your specialty occupation case
Pull the Communications Associate occupation profile from O*NET before interviews. It documents the degree requirements and core tasks USCIS evaluates. Aligning your resume and offer letter language to the O*NET profile strengthens the specialty occupation argument.
H-1B Visa Communications Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Communications Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field are harder to defend as specialty occupations. Your offer letter and job description should specify the required degree field, not just a general degree requirement.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Communications Associate positions?
Corporations with dedicated communications or PR departments, large nonprofits, universities, and government contractors are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this title. Smaller PR agencies and boutique firms often lack the infrastructure to manage an H-1B petition. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for communications roles by searching Migrate Mate.
What prevailing wage level typically applies to a Communications Associate H-1B?
Most entry-level Communications Associate positions are certified at DOL wage Level I or Level II, depending on the complexity of duties and the number of years of experience required. Your employer files the LCA with DOL and must pay at least the prevailing wage for your specific occupational classification and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage before evaluating an offer.
Can a staffing agency or PR firm sponsor my H-1B as a Communications Associate?
Staffing agencies can sponsor H-1B workers, but USCIS scrutinizes these petitions closely, especially when the employee works at a third-party client site. The sponsoring employer must demonstrate it controls the day-to-day work. Direct employer sponsorship through a company where you'll be on staff full-time carries fewer adjudication risks for communications roles.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Communications Associate role changes significantly after approval?
A material change in job duties, location, or salary requires your employer to file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving to a new worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area always triggers an amendment and a new LCA. Failure to file an amended petition can put your status at risk, so confirm the requirement with your employer's immigration counsel before any role change.