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Publicist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Agencies, entertainment studios, and corporate communications teams all file H-1B petitions for publicists, though sponsorship rates vary sharply by employer type and market.
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$55,000.00 - $85,000.00
Overview
Plans and executes entire publicity strategy for select Yale University Press (YUP) titles: trade, scholarly and academic, art and architecture and/or paperback reprints, as seasonally appropriate. Manages author relations for select campaigns. Represents YUP to select media and museum partners, including initiating, developing, and maintaining strong business relationships with editors, producers, and critics across a range of media outlets.
Required Skills and Abilities
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent writing and proofreading skills, and attention to detail and deadlines.
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Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail under pressure. A well-developed ability to manage a large number of campaigns simultaneously and to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
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Strong familiarity with social media, especially in the context of public relations and/or publishing.
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s Degree. Contacts in publishing and/or art media worlds or with other influencers. Experience with Adobe Acrobat or Creative Suite; with a range of Internet search engines and portals as research tools; and with media databases, and/or CRM's such as Muck Rack, Publicity Assistant and Salesforce.
Principal Responsibilities
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Manages all stages and aspects of publicity strategies or campaigns for 100 plus select titles per year.
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Creates innovative, effective, accurate press materials and up-to-date media lists, with goal of securing national, regional, and local media placements across all platforms – print, broadcast, and online-only.
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Manages galley or advance mailings as well as review-copy mailings to media contacts.
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Manages author and publishing-partner relations for select campaigns, acting as liaison between relevant institutions, booksellers, event venues, and/or YUP departments.
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Creates compelling story ideas, excerpt selections, features narratives, and interviews content, with goal of obtaining feature coverage, interviews, profiles, and other media coverage for YUP authors and books.
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Responds to media requests and manages relationships with media sources. Pursues coverage creatively and aggressively, with effective follow-up and follow-through.
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Manages title campaign updates, including distribution of reviews and quotes.
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Supplies digital visual content to media as appropriate, including author photos, jacket images, and interior illustrations, within copyright guidelines.
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Works to amplify effectiveness of media placements through social media channels.
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Initiates and maintains strong working relationships with new media outlets and contacts, both in traditional print and broadcast media as well as online-only platforms.
-
Coordinates with authors and YUP Sales Department to enhance sales opportunities at lecture venues or book talks.
-
Manages title campaign updates, including review/quote distribution.
-
Maintains accurate title budgets, including timely processing/coding of invoices.
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May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field and three years of book publicity or public relations experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Posting Date
02/06/2026
Job Category
Professional
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Supervisor; Senior Associate (P4)
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
Hybrid
Location
302 Temple Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
Salary Range
$55,000.00 - $85,000.00
Overview
Plans and executes entire publicity strategy for select Yale University Press (YUP) titles: trade, scholarly and academic, art and architecture and/or paperback reprints, as seasonally appropriate. Manages author relations for select campaigns. Represents YUP to select media and museum partners, including initiating, developing, and maintaining strong business relationships with editors, producers, and critics across a range of media outlets.
Required Skills and Abilities
-
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent writing and proofreading skills, and attention to detail and deadlines.
-
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail under pressure. A well-developed ability to manage a large number of campaigns simultaneously and to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
-
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
-
Strong familiarity with social media, especially in the context of public relations and/or publishing.
Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s Degree. Contacts in publishing and/or art media worlds or with other influencers. Experience with Adobe Acrobat or Creative Suite; with a range of Internet search engines and portals as research tools; and with media databases, and/or CRM's such as Muck Rack, Publicity Assistant and Salesforce.
Principal Responsibilities
-
Manages all stages and aspects of publicity strategies or campaigns for 100 plus select titles per year.
-
Creates innovative, effective, accurate press materials and up-to-date media lists, with goal of securing national, regional, and local media placements across all platforms – print, broadcast, and online-only.
-
Manages galley or advance mailings as well as review-copy mailings to media contacts.
-
Manages author and publishing-partner relations for select campaigns, acting as liaison between relevant institutions, booksellers, event venues, and/or YUP departments.
-
Creates compelling story ideas, excerpt selections, features narratives, and interviews content, with goal of obtaining feature coverage, interviews, profiles, and other media coverage for YUP authors and books.
-
Responds to media requests and manages relationships with media sources. Pursues coverage creatively and aggressively, with effective follow-up and follow-through.
-
Manages title campaign updates, including distribution of reviews and quotes.
-
Supplies digital visual content to media as appropriate, including author photos, jacket images, and interior illustrations, within copyright guidelines.
-
Works to amplify effectiveness of media placements through social media channels.
-
Initiates and maintains strong working relationships with new media outlets and contacts, both in traditional print and broadcast media as well as online-only platforms.
-
Coordinates with authors and YUP Sales Department to enhance sales opportunities at lecture venues or book talks.
-
Manages title campaign updates, including review/quote distribution.
-
Maintains accurate title budgets, including timely processing/coding of invoices.
-
May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field and three years of book publicity or public relations experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Posting Date
02/06/2026
Job Category
Professional
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Supervisor; Senior Associate (P4)
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
Hybrid
Location
302 Temple Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Publicist
Document your specialty occupation case early
Pull the O*NET profile for Publicist and note the listed education requirements. Your degree field must align with your job duties, so gather syllabi, transcripts, and a role description that maps coursework directly to PR responsibilities before applications begin.
Target corporate communications over small agencies
In-house PR teams at tech companies, healthcare systems, and entertainment studios file H-1B petitions far more consistently than boutique agencies. Mid-to-large corporations have dedicated immigration counsel and established processes, making sponsorship a standard hiring option rather than an exception.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by Publicist roles to see which employers have active H-1B LCA filings for communications positions. This removes guesswork about who actually sponsors and lets you prioritize outreach toward employers with verified filing history.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code and work location. Your offer must meet the certified LCA wage, so knowing the floor before negotiations protects both you and your employer from a USCIS compliance problem.
Confirm the employer files before the lottery closes
H-1B registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you're interviewing in late spring or summer for a role that needs sponsorship, ask HR directly whether they missed the current cap cycle and what the plan is for the next one.
Use cap-exempt employers to bypass the lottery entirely
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the lottery. PR and communications roles at these organizations qualify just as they would at a for-profit employer.
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Find Publicist JobsPublicist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Publicist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a closely related field. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field, or that treat the degree as a preference rather than a requirement, are more likely to draw a USCIS Request for Evidence. A detailed job description that ties specific duties to specialized education strengthens the petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Publicist jobs?
Corporate in-house communications teams, entertainment studios, sports organizations, major publishing houses, and large PR holding companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for publicists. Boutique agencies rarely sponsor because immigration legal fees represent a significant cost relative to entry or mid-level salaries. You can filter by employers with verified H-1B LCA filings for communications roles on Migrate Mate.
Can a Publicist switch employers mid-H-1B without losing status?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as the new H-1B transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your current petition has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer files a new I-129, and your existing H-1B status carries over during adjudication.
What documents should a Publicist prepare to support an H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts, your degree certificate, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. Your employer's attorney will also need a detailed offer letter specifying the specialty occupation job duties, the work location, and the start date. If your degree is in a field adjacent to PR, such as English or marketing, include a letter explaining how the coursework directly relates to public relations practice.
Does PR agency experience outside the U.S. count toward H-1B eligibility?
Foreign work experience counts toward demonstrating qualifications for the role but does not substitute for the specialty occupation requirement itself, which hinges on the position requiring a relevant degree. However, if your degree falls outside the typical PR fields, DOL and USCIS allow three years of progressive, specialized work experience to substitute for one year of formal education, per standard equivalency rules.
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