J-1 Visa Public Relations Jobs
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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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State University Libraries’ Public Relations and Marketing Office is seeking an outgoing, collaborative, creative student with excellent multimedia/video communication skills to work with the department team. The successful candidate will promote the University Libraries’ strategic initiatives, services, and resources in marketing communications contexts.
The successful candidate, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, will demonstrate a sincere commitment to work independently under deadlines with remote supervision. This candidate will serve as a part-time Public Relations and Marketing multimedia communications intern with primary responsibility for the creation of a portfolio of professional-quality, original short video content in support of Libraries initiatives and strategic goals that also illustrates to students what makes the Libraries a unified set of distinctive locations with first-rate resources and services for academic and research purposes.
Responsibilities include recording, editing, and publicly releasing frequent and regular promotional, social media and news feature-style video content for a variety of audiences, but centered on students. Experience creating original candid photography and excellent written communication skills are preferred skills. The intern will be expected to work between 10 and 15 hours per week during summer 2026 then 15 hours per week effective during fall 2026 through spring 2027 semesters with an excellent possibility of a one-year extension.
Applicants are asked to please include a cover letter, resume, two original video samples they believe most closely align with the job description, and two relevant and original digital images demonstrating their photojournalistic abilities.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State University Libraries’ Public Relations and Marketing Office is seeking an outgoing, collaborative, creative student with excellent multimedia/video communication skills to work with the department team. The successful candidate will promote the University Libraries’ strategic initiatives, services, and resources in marketing communications contexts.
The successful candidate, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, will demonstrate a sincere commitment to work independently under deadlines with remote supervision. This candidate will serve as a part-time Public Relations and Marketing multimedia communications intern with primary responsibility for the creation of a portfolio of professional-quality, original short video content in support of Libraries initiatives and strategic goals that also illustrates to students what makes the Libraries a unified set of distinctive locations with first-rate resources and services for academic and research purposes.
Responsibilities include recording, editing, and publicly releasing frequent and regular promotional, social media and news feature-style video content for a variety of audiences, but centered on students. Experience creating original candid photography and excellent written communication skills are preferred skills. The intern will be expected to work between 10 and 15 hours per week during summer 2026 then 15 hours per week effective during fall 2026 through spring 2027 semesters with an excellent possibility of a one-year extension.
Applicants are asked to please include a cover letter, resume, two original video samples they believe most closely align with the job description, and two relevant and original digital images demonstrating their photojournalistic abilities.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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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.