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Communications professionals can enter the U.S. through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern category, depending on whether you hold a degree or are still enrolled. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan while your host employer runs day-to-day work.
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Ready to join a team that’s all in? At Imprivata, we deliver unified access and security management programs that eliminate friction, empowering healthcare and mission-critical organizations to work smarter, faster, and more securely.
We believe work can be more than a job or task. It is a collective spirit that emboldens creativity, embraces challenge, and fosters excitement. We are constantly raising the bar on what’s possible, owning the outcome of our triumphs and trials, staying nimble amidst change, and cultivating an environment where we win together. Here, your ideas matter, your differences are celebrated, and your work drives real results for your career, your teammates, and our customers.
When you join Imprivata, you embark on a shared journey of ambition and growth. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you are looking for a place to match your passion with purpose, and where every day you can make an impact, you will find it here.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an intern for our Human Resources team. This will be a hybrid opportunity out of the Waltham, MA office.
The HR Engagement & Communications Intern will play a hands-on role in supporting programs that strengthen employee engagement and ensure clear, effective communication across the organization. This role combines employee programs, internal communications, and employer branding with opportunities to support process improvements and explore new tools that enhance how HR operates.
From planning engagement initiatives and recognition programs to maintaining intranet content and supporting recruitment marketing efforts, this internship offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that helps employees and candidates feel informed, connected, and engaged.
We’re looking for someone who is organized, creative, a strong writer, and curious about how new tools and technologies, including AI, can improve communication and efficiency within HR.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support HR Engagement initiatives that strengthen employee connection, communication, and company culture
- Assist with the planning and execution of employee programs, events, and recognition activities
- Draft, edit, and optimize internal communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and engagement across the organization
- Maintain and update content on the company intranet to ensure information is clear, current, and accessible
- Support employer branding efforts through content development, storytelling, and recruitment marketing initiatives
- Partner with Recruiting to update and maintain content across employer branding channels, including Glassdoor, Comparably, and Built In
- Assist with tracking and reporting on engagement metrics, participation, and employee feedback
- Partner with HR and cross-functional teams, including Marketing and Recruiting, to support employee experience initiatives
- Bring creativity, curiosity, and fresh ideas to improve programs, communications, and overall employee engagement
- Research, test, and apply practical uses of AI to support HR communications, content creation, and workflow efficiency
- Assist in developing and maintaining internal AI resources, such as prompt libraries, examples, and simple how-to guides, to support team adoption
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program in Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
- Experience using AI tools required, including ChatGPT and similar platforms for writing, research, brainstorming, and productivity support
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and balance multiple priorities
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Creative thinker who is comfortable bringing forward ideas and contributing to new initiatives
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across teams
- Interest in HR engagement, internal communications, employer branding, and culture-building initiatives
- Ability to work in a way that reflects Imprivata’s values, including collaboration, accountability, adaptability, and innovation
COMPENSATION
This position offers an hourly range of $22.00 to $24.00. This range represents the high and low end of Imprivata’s compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, such as a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
At Imprivata, we have a top-notch work environment, developmental opportunities, a competitive total rewards package, and the desire to have fun. If you have the skills and qualifications as we have described above, we want to hear from you!
Imprivata provides equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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INTRODUCTION
Ready to join a team that’s all in? At Imprivata, we deliver unified access and security management programs that eliminate friction, empowering healthcare and mission-critical organizations to work smarter, faster, and more securely.
We believe work can be more than a job or task. It is a collective spirit that emboldens creativity, embraces challenge, and fosters excitement. We are constantly raising the bar on what’s possible, owning the outcome of our triumphs and trials, staying nimble amidst change, and cultivating an environment where we win together. Here, your ideas matter, your differences are celebrated, and your work drives real results for your career, your teammates, and our customers.
When you join Imprivata, you embark on a shared journey of ambition and growth. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you are looking for a place to match your passion with purpose, and where every day you can make an impact, you will find it here.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an intern for our Human Resources team. This will be a hybrid opportunity out of the Waltham, MA office.
The HR Engagement & Communications Intern will play a hands-on role in supporting programs that strengthen employee engagement and ensure clear, effective communication across the organization. This role combines employee programs, internal communications, and employer branding with opportunities to support process improvements and explore new tools that enhance how HR operates.
From planning engagement initiatives and recognition programs to maintaining intranet content and supporting recruitment marketing efforts, this internship offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that helps employees and candidates feel informed, connected, and engaged.
We’re looking for someone who is organized, creative, a strong writer, and curious about how new tools and technologies, including AI, can improve communication and efficiency within HR.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support HR Engagement initiatives that strengthen employee connection, communication, and company culture
- Assist with the planning and execution of employee programs, events, and recognition activities
- Draft, edit, and optimize internal communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and engagement across the organization
- Maintain and update content on the company intranet to ensure information is clear, current, and accessible
- Support employer branding efforts through content development, storytelling, and recruitment marketing initiatives
- Partner with Recruiting to update and maintain content across employer branding channels, including Glassdoor, Comparably, and Built In
- Assist with tracking and reporting on engagement metrics, participation, and employee feedback
- Partner with HR and cross-functional teams, including Marketing and Recruiting, to support employee experience initiatives
- Bring creativity, curiosity, and fresh ideas to improve programs, communications, and overall employee engagement
- Research, test, and apply practical uses of AI to support HR communications, content creation, and workflow efficiency
- Assist in developing and maintaining internal AI resources, such as prompt libraries, examples, and simple how-to guides, to support team adoption
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program in Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
- Experience using AI tools required, including ChatGPT and similar platforms for writing, research, brainstorming, and productivity support
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and balance multiple priorities
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Creative thinker who is comfortable bringing forward ideas and contributing to new initiatives
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across teams
- Interest in HR engagement, internal communications, employer branding, and culture-building initiatives
- Ability to work in a way that reflects Imprivata’s values, including collaboration, accountability, adaptability, and innovation
COMPENSATION
This position offers an hourly range of $22.00 to $24.00. This range represents the high and low end of Imprivata’s compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, such as a candidate’s location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
At Imprivata, we have a top-notch work environment, developmental opportunities, a competitive total rewards package, and the desire to have fun. If you have the skills and qualifications as we have described above, we want to hear from you!
Imprivata provides equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Communications
Align your documents to J-1 training goals
Your resume, portfolio, and degree transcripts need to map directly to a structured training plan. Sponsors evaluate whether your communications background justifies each phase of on-the-job learning, so generic application materials rarely clear that bar.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee before applying
Intern status requires current enrollment or graduation within the past 12 months. If you graduated earlier, you need the Trainee category, which requires at least one year of post-degree professional communications experience outside the U.S.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned roles
Not every communications employer understands the host-organization model or is willing to execute a training plan. Use Migrate Mate to surface U.S. employers already familiar with J-1 exchange visitor arrangements in communications and media.
Verify your role qualifies as specialty communications work
J-1 Trainee placements in communications must involve substantive skill development, not clerical support. Cross-reference your job duties against the O*NET occupation profile for your target title to confirm the role meets the program's training-orientation standard.
Confirm your host employer will sign the training plan
Before a designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, your host employer must co-sign a detailed training plan outlining objectives, supervision, and evaluation checkpoints. Get written confirmation from a hiring manager or HR contact that they'll complete this step.
Check whether your category carries a home-residency requirement
Some J-1 participants in government-funded or skills-shortage categories must return home for two years after the program ends. Review the DS-2019 your sponsor issues to confirm whether the two-year requirement applies to your specific communications placement.
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Find Communications JobsCommunications J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a communications professional?
It depends on where you are in your career. Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of their degree typically qualify under the Intern category. Communications professionals with at least one year of post-degree work experience outside the U.S. fall under the Trainee category, which covers roles in public relations, media, corporate communications, and content strategy.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa in communications, the employer or a separate organization?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT. That organization issues your DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance. Your host employer, the communications company or agency where you work, is not the legal sponsor. Both parties sign your training plan, but only the designated sponsor holds responsibility for your J-1 status.
How do I find U.S. communications employers willing to host a J-1 exchange visitor?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for identifying U.S. employers in communications who are already familiar with the J-1 host-organization model. Many employers in advertising, public affairs, and digital media have hosted J-1 participants before, but they don't always advertise that openness. Filtering by role type helps you find positions where sponsorship is a realistic outcome rather than an afterthought.
Does the two-year home-residency requirement affect communications trainees?
It can. The two-year home-residency requirement applies when your program is funded by your home government, the U.S. government, or when your occupation appears on a skills-shortage list tied to your home country. Communications roles don't automatically trigger it, but you should check your DS-2019 and confirm your category with your designated sponsor before assuming you can transition directly to another visa status after the program.
What does a J-1 training plan require for a communications placement?
The training plan must detail specific skill objectives tied to communications disciplines, such as media strategy, content production, or public relations. It outlines supervision arrangements, evaluation timelines, and the progression of responsibilities over the placement period. Your host employer co-signs the plan, and the designated sponsor reviews it for compliance before issuing the DS-2019. Vague or clerical-sounding duties are common reasons sponsors reject proposed placements.
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