H-1B Visa Media Relations Manager Jobs

Media Relations Manager roles qualify for H-1B 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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Overview

Open Jobs32+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type72% On-site
Median Salary$105K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsDLR Group

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Geotab Usa, Inc.
Media & Stakeholder Relations Manager
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Geotab Usa, Inc.
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Media & Stakeholder Relations Manager
Geotab Usa, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia
Content & Communications
Marketing
Public Relations (PR)
Communications
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On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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Geotab
Media & Stakeholder Relations Manager
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Media & Stakeholder Relations Manager
Geotab
Atlanta, Georgia
Content & Communications
Marketing
Public Relations (PR)
Communications
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Vestwell
Senior Manager, Media Relations Strategist
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Senior Manager, Media Relations Strategist
Vestwell
New York, New York
Content & Communications
Marketing
Public Relations (PR)
Communications
Content Marketing
$120,000/yr - $135,000/yr
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
None

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Thomson Reuters
Manager, Media Relations, Legal
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Thomson Reuters
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Manager, Media Relations, Legal
Thomson Reuters
Frisco, Texas
Content & Communications
Marketing
Public Relations (PR)
Communications
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Georgia State University
Manager, Marketing & Public Relations
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Georgia State University
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Manager, Marketing & Public Relations
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
Marketing
Content & Communications
Brand & Social Media
Growth Marketing
$60,600/yr - $75,700/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Tips 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.

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Media Relations Manager H-1B Visa: 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.

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