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Public Relations roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee and Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to support J-1 sponsorship through a designated sponsor organization is the critical first step. This page lists U.S. PR positions with active sponsorship pathways.
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Get Access To All JobsDate 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.
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 in Public Relations
Frame your portfolio around U.S. PR standards
Translate your experience into formats U.S. hiring managers recognize: earned media metrics, press release samples, and campaign briefs. Host employers evaluating J-1 Trainee candidates often assess whether your prior work maps to domestic PR workflows.
Confirm the host employer can commit to a training plan
J-1 Trainee sponsorship requires a detailed training plan signed by both the host employer and the designated sponsor. Raise this in early conversations so the employer understands the documentation commitment before you reach the offer stage.
Target agencies with existing international hiring infrastructure
PR agencies that already host J-1 participants have established relationships with designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or CIEE. These hosts move through the DS-2019 process faster because they're familiar with training plan requirements and compliance timelines.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by sponsorship alignment
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. PR employers whose hiring patterns match J-1 exchange visitor categories. Filtering by role type and employer history helps you focus outreach on hosts that are realistically equipped to support your program.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 Trainee participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before changing to certain other visa statuses. If your country of origin or funding source triggers this rule, factor it into your longer-term career planning before accepting a placement.
Align your DS-2019 dates with campaign cycles
DS-2019 program dates are fixed once issued by the designated sponsor. Negotiate a start date that aligns with your host employer's active PR calendar so your training plan objectives can be met within the authorized period without requiring a costly extension request.
Public Relations J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Public Relations roles?
It depends on your career stage. Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of graduation typically qualify under the Intern category. Professionals with a degree and at least one year of relevant PR experience qualify under the Trainee category. Both categories require a structured training plan and a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor to issue the DS-2019 form.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a PR job?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE issue the DS-2019 and oversee program compliance. Your host employer signs the training plan and provides the placement, but they do not hold designated sponsor status. This distinction matters because the sponsor is your primary compliance contact throughout the program.
How do I find PR employers that are set up to host J-1 participants?
Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. PR roles and identify employers whose hiring history aligns with international exchange visitor programs. Many agencies and in-house communications teams have hosted J-1 participants before but don't advertise it openly. Targeting employers with prior international hiring experience reduces friction during the DS-2019 and training plan process significantly.
What does a J-1 training plan need to cover for a PR position?
Your training plan must outline specific learning objectives tied to PR competencies, such as media relations, content strategy, or crisis communications. It needs to detail weekly activities, supervision structure, and measurable milestones. Both the host employer and the designated sponsor sign off on it before your DS-2019 is issued. Vague or generic plans are a common reason sponsors push back during review.
Can I work independently or freelance in PR on a J-1 visa?
No. J-1 Intern and Trainee participants must work for the specific host employer named on the DS-2019 and training plan. Freelance PR work, independent contracting, or taking on clients outside the approved placement is not permitted under the program terms. Any change in host employer requires notifying the designated sponsor and potentially issuing a new DS-2019.