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PR Specialist roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your experience level. Host employers work alongside a State Department-designated sponsor organization that issues your DS-2019 and oversees your exchange program.
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Date Posted: 2026-05-20
Country: Canada
Location: CA-QC-LONGUEUIL-J01 ~ 1000 Blvd Marie-Victorin ~ J01 BLDG
Job title: Internship - Fall 2026 - Communication
About Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters. For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.
An Employer of Choice
Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continue to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.
Internship dates: August 31st to December 18th, 2026.
Location: The position is based at our Longueuil location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.
Why join our team?
By joining us, you will step into a stimulating environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects with a tangible impact on supply chain performance, all while developing your skills in a structured and supportive setting. Working alongside passionate experts, you will thrive in a culture that values learning, autonomy, and accountability. If you are looking for an internship where your contributions are valued and where you can truly make a difference, our team is the place for you.
What will your day-to-day look like?
- Assist in the development and execution of internal and external communication campaigns (speeches, advertisements, social media, intranet, newsletters, digital signage, etc.).
- Support brand positioning and institutional communications initiatives.
- Contribute to the writing of various content (articles, videos, presentations, etc.) for different audiences.
- Participate in the coordination of engaging activities and events.
- Conduct research and benchmarking on communication best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams.
What do you need to be successful?
- Be eligible to work in Canada.
- Be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship.
- Be able to work on-site in the province where you are hired if applicable.
- Pursue studies in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
- Interest in external communications, media relations, corporate communications, employee engagement, and/or change management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Canva, SharePoint, or Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and team spirit.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in both French and English.
Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.
Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada
The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates. At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.
At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up.
Are you ready to go beyond?
The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Pr Specialist
Frame your portfolio around U.S. communications standards
PR Specialist J-1 visa applications require a training plan tied to measurable objectives. Translate your media contacts, press release samples, and campaign results into deliverables a U.S. host employer can evaluate against the DS-2019 training timeline.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist category early
The Trainee category requires a degree plus one year of experience abroad, while Specialist requires five years in a recognized field. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance, so confirm eligibility before approaching any host employer.
Target host employers with active public affairs teams
PR roles that qualify for J-1 hosting typically sit inside communications, corporate affairs, or agency teams with structured onboarding. Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers actively listing PR and communications positions aligned with J-1 exchange visitor programs.
Verify the host employer can sign a training plan
Not every company willing to hire a PR Specialist can legally host a J-1 exchange visitor. The host must agree to supervise your training plan, provide a U.S. supervisor of record, and cooperate with your designated sponsor organization's monitoring requirements.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement before accepting an offer
Some PR Specialist J-1 participants from government-funded or skills-shortage countries face a two-year home residency requirement after their program ends. Confirm your country's status with your designated sponsor before signing any offer letter or relocation agreement.
Build a 12-month program timeline backward from your target start date
DS-2019 issuance, SEVIS registration, visa appointment scheduling, and host employer onboarding each take time. PR Specialist programs requiring agency coordination often need a minimum of eight to twelve weeks between DS-2019 issuance and your first day at the host organization.
Pr Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a PR Specialist role?
Most PR Specialists enter under the Trainee category if they hold a degree and at least one year of relevant experience outside the U.S. Professionals with five or more years of recognized PR expertise may qualify under the Specialist category instead. The host employer's training plan and your background together determine which category your designated sponsor organization will approve on the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a PR Specialist position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, not the company where you work. That company is your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, registers you in SEVIS, and monitors program compliance. Your host employer provides the actual PR Specialist role and signs off on your structured training plan.
How do I find U.S. host employers open to J-1 PR Specialist candidates?
Many U.S. communications agencies and corporate PR teams are unfamiliar with J-1 hosting requirements and may decline without understanding the process. Migrate Mate filters roles by employers with exchange visitor program experience, helping you identify PR and communications positions where the host organization is already set up or receptive to J-1 arrangements, saving you time on outreach to companies that will not participate.
Can a PR Specialist J-1 participant work on client-facing media campaigns independently?
J-1 Trainee and Specialist programs are structured around skill development, not independent employment. Your training plan must reflect supervised learning objectives tied to PR competencies, such as media relations, crisis communications, or content strategy. You can contribute to live campaigns, but your DS-2019 program purpose must describe your role as training-oriented, and your designated sponsor will review the plan against that standard before issuance.
What happens to my J-1 status if the host employer ends the PR Specialist engagement early?
If your host employer terminates the arrangement before your DS-2019 end date, your designated sponsor must be notified immediately. You typically have a 30-day grace period to depart the U.S. or transfer to a new program with a different host. Staying beyond that window without a valid DS-2019 puts your immigration status at risk, so contact your sponsor the same day any early termination is communicated to you.