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Public Relations Intern roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Agencies and in-house teams at large corporations are the most active H-1B filers for this title, and cap-subject petitions must be filed for the October 1 start date.
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Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional® At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
About You
In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Public Relations Specialist to support day-to-day PR operations across our North America brands including but not limited to: media relations and spokesperson strategy and management, crisis and risk mitigation planning, emerging communications strategies focused on LLM optimization and AI search visibility.
This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and understands how traditional PR, digital visibility, and stakeholder engagement work together to shape brand perception. The specialist will provide critical support across media outreach, strategy and execution, issues management and risk mitigation, spokesperson partnership strategy and management, content optimization, monitoring and performance reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support execution of integrated communications programs that drive brand awareness, product storytelling, and corporate reputation.
- Develop and review media materials, including pitches, briefing documents, fact sheets, press releases, Q&As, and spokesperson content.
- Monitor media, social channels, online conversations, AI-generated search results, and emerging issues to identify risks and opportunities.
- Coordinate media relations activities, including interview logistics, press inquiries, and events.
- Track, analyze, and report on earned media, campaign performance, reputation trends, celebrity engagements, and AI visibility metrics.
- Support issues management and crisis response through development of holding statements, stakeholder communications, and response materials.
- Partner with digital, content, and cross-functional teams to optimize brand visibility across traditional, search, and AI-powered discovery platforms.
- Manage communications operations, including agency/vendor coordination, contract support, campaign logistics, reporting, and process documentation.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.
- 5+ years of public relations agency experience.
- Strong understanding of media relations, earned media strategy, and reputation management.
- Familiarity with celebrity, influencer, talent or ambassador partnerships.
- Understanding of emerging AI search environments, content discoverability, and LLM optimization principles.
- Proficiency with media monitoring and reporting tools.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders, agency partners, and cross-functional teams.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
Total Benefits
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.
Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com
Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
In the meantime, please check out the careers website.
And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of local policies.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
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Grade 10, grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/country
Salary Range: 96,100 – 118,700 USD
At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Chicago Commercial Center
WORKER TYPE
Employee
WORKER SUB-TYPE
Regular
JOB TYPE
Full time
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Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a specific bachelor's degree must be a normal minimum requirement. A communications, journalism, or PR degree strengthens your case; a general business degree may trigger an RFE.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Public Relations Intern postings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this role. Prior LCA filings signal the employer already understands the H-1B process and prevailing wage obligations.
Confirm the role is full-time before accepting
H-1B status requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship and typically a full-time offer. Part-time internships rarely support a cap-subject petition. Ask the recruiter explicitly whether the position is structured as full-time, permanent employment.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing compensation. Your employer must certify the offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL wage level for the PR Intern SOC code in your location.
Prepare your OPT-to-H-1B transition timeline early
If you're on OPT, the cap-gap rule extends your authorization if your H-1B petition is filed before your OPT expires. Confirm your employer will file by the April 1 registration opening, not just before your OPT end date.
Review the O*NET profile to frame your qualifications
The O*NET occupation profile for public relations specialists lists the core tasks, skills, and education requirements USCIS adjudicators reference. Align your resume and employer's job description to these criteria to reduce the chance of a specialty occupation challenge.
H-1B Visa Public Relations Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Public Relations Intern role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the employer's job description must establish that a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as public relations, communications, or journalism, is a normal minimum requirement for the position. Generic internships that accept any degree are unlikely to qualify. The more clearly the role maps to a defined academic discipline, the stronger the specialty occupation argument becomes.
How do I find PR internship employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can see which companies have already sponsored roles in this field rather than guessing. Agencies, large tech firms, and Fortune 500 in-house communications teams tend to be the most active filers for PR titles.
Does the H-1B cap apply to Public Relations Intern positions?
Most PR internships at private companies are subject to the annual H-1B cap of 65,000 regular slots and 20,000 advanced-degree exemptions. Universities, nonprofits, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file anytime. If your target employer is a private agency or corporation, your petition must go through the annual lottery with an April 1 filing deadline.
What happens to my H-1B petition if the PR internship ends or converts to a full-time role?
If the internship converts to a full-time position with the same employer under the same approved petition, your status generally continues uninterrupted. If the role ends before the petition period expires, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or depart the U.S. Notify USCIS of any material changes to your job duties or location through an amended petition.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a PR intern role that is listed as requiring only a bachelor's preferred rather than required?
USCIS scrutinizes "preferred" language closely and often issues RFEs when a job posting doesn't firmly require a specific degree. Ask your employer to rewrite the job description to state that a bachelor's in communications, public relations, or a closely related field is required. This change reduces adjudication risk significantly and supports the specialty occupation determination.