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Media Relations Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or journalism. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and annual cap registration opens each March for an October 1 start date.
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We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients.
About the role
Protect and enhance the reputation of COUNTRY Financial through the development of a content strategy and external communication efforts. Supports corporate vision, mission and objectives through content planning, message development and delivery to ensure the right messages get to the right audiences using the appropriate medium based on best practices and which meet legal, compliance, brand and other standards. Ensures consistency of messages and alignment with corporate objectives and values.
This role will also work in different media formats such as podcasts and social media content - this could include content development, production and editing of the podcast and social media posts.
How does this role make an impact?
- Serves as spokesperson for the organization, handling contact with newspaper, magazine, radio, television, trade press and social media.
- Trains leadership and other company spokespeople to deliver messages through various external communication mediums.
- Actively monitors reputational threats and potential threats that could damage the reputation of COUNTRY and recommends strategies to manage them (i.e. reputation audits, proactive and reactive media responses, etc.).
- Responsible for analyzing, recommending, developing and implementing news media strategies for the organization with a focus on our Vision and corporate strategies. Supports corporate project teams as a Public Affairs and Media Relations representative.
Do you have what we're looking for?
- Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
- Proven experience leading external communications or public relations strategies that build trust, enhance brand reputation, and support organizational objectives.
- Strong media relations and messaging expertise, with the ability to effectively tailor and deliver messages to the right audiences through the most appropriate channels.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leaders and cross-functional teams to plan and execute aligned, high-impact communications.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a focus on clarity, credibility, and brand consistency.
- Experience creating producing, and editing content across multiple media formats, including podcasts, social media, traditional media, and other digital channels.
- Experience in regulated, corporate, or service-driven environments; insurance or financial services experience preferred.
Base Pay Range:
$64,800-$89,100
The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.
Incentive Pay:
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.
Why work with us?
Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.
You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.
COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
Come join our team at COUNTRY today!
Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!
We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients.
About the role
Protect and enhance the reputation of COUNTRY Financial through the development of a content strategy and external communication efforts. Supports corporate vision, mission and objectives through content planning, message development and delivery to ensure the right messages get to the right audiences using the appropriate medium based on best practices and which meet legal, compliance, brand and other standards. Ensures consistency of messages and alignment with corporate objectives and values.
This role will also work in different media formats such as podcasts and social media content - this could include content development, production and editing of the podcast and social media posts.
How does this role make an impact?
- Serves as spokesperson for the organization, handling contact with newspaper, magazine, radio, television, trade press and social media.
- Trains leadership and other company spokespeople to deliver messages through various external communication mediums.
- Actively monitors reputational threats and potential threats that could damage the reputation of COUNTRY and recommends strategies to manage them (i.e. reputation audits, proactive and reactive media responses, etc.).
- Responsible for analyzing, recommending, developing and implementing news media strategies for the organization with a focus on our Vision and corporate strategies. Supports corporate project teams as a Public Affairs and Media Relations representative.
Do you have what we're looking for?
- Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
- Proven experience leading external communications or public relations strategies that build trust, enhance brand reputation, and support organizational objectives.
- Strong media relations and messaging expertise, with the ability to effectively tailor and deliver messages to the right audiences through the most appropriate channels.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leaders and cross-functional teams to plan and execute aligned, high-impact communications.
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a focus on clarity, credibility, and brand consistency.
- Experience creating producing, and editing content across multiple media formats, including podcasts, social media, traditional media, and other digital channels.
- Experience in regulated, corporate, or service-driven environments; insurance or financial services experience preferred.
Base Pay Range:
$64,800-$89,100
The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.
Incentive Pay:
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.
Why work with us?
Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.
You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.
COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
Come join our team at COUNTRY today!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Media Relations Manager
Document your degree field precisely
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to media relations work. A communications, journalism, or PR degree maps cleanly. If your degree is in a tangential field, gather employer letters and course transcripts proving the connection.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Media Relations Manager roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for PR and communications occupations, so you're applying to companies already familiar with H-1B sponsorship for this role type.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-2031 before your offer conversation so you know the floor going in.
Understand how agency work affects your petition
Media relations roles at PR agencies introduce an employer-of-record complexity: USCIS expects the petitioning employer to control your day-to-day work. If a client controls your tasks instead, the petition can face a request for evidence.
Use O*NET to substantiate specialty occupation
The O*NET profile for Public Relations Managers documents the degree requirements and specialized knowledge USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation status. Referencing it in your support letter strengthens the employer's petition argument.
Plan your registration window around your notice period
H-1B cap registration closes in late March, with employment starting October 1. If you're currently employed, confirm your notice period fits that timeline. A mismatch between your start date and October 1 can create a gap in authorized status.
H-1B Visa Media Relations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Media Relations Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as communications, public relations, journalism, or a closely related discipline. Job postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required can weaken the specialty occupation argument, so confirm with your employer that the role description explicitly requires the degree before the petition is filed.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Media Relations Manager positions?
Large corporations with in-house communications teams, major PR agencies, universities, hospitals, and government contractors regularly sponsor H-1B visas for media relations roles. Migrate Mate lets you browse Media Relations Manager openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can focus your search on companies already set up to sponsor.
How does changing employers affect my H-1B status as a Media Relations Manager?
You can change employers under H-1B portability once your current petition has been approved for at least 180 days and a new I-129 is filed on your behalf before your current status expires. The new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL certifying the prevailing wage for your new location and role before USCIS receives the petition. Work can begin as soon as the new I-129 receipt is issued.
Can a PR agency sponsor my H-1B if I work on client accounts?
Yes, but the agency must demonstrate it controls your employment: setting your schedule, directing your work, and retaining the right to terminate you. If a client exercises that control instead, USCIS may issue a request for evidence or deny the petition. Agency-sponsored petitions for client-facing roles benefit from a detailed itinerary of work locations and a clear description of the employer-employee relationship in the support letter.
What happens to my H-1B status if my media relations role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During that window, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin work once the receipt notice is issued. USCIS does not extend the 60-day window, so starting your job search immediately after a layoff is essential to preserving your options.