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Public Relations Intern positions in the United States are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 visa Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Host employers in PR agencies, corporate communications teams, and nonprofits hire J-1 interns for placements typically lasting up to 12 months.
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Get Access To All JobsHi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Intern to join our Internal Communications Team.
Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.
About the role:
The Internal Communications Intern will support the Communications team in creating a connected, informed, and inspired employee experience. This role is perfect for a storyteller who is passionate about company culture and wants to learn how to bridge the gap between business strategy and employee engagement.
During this internship, you will help execute key communications channels, assist with large-scale internal events, and develop content that captures Oscar's unique voice for our team. You'll work on real-life projects that impact our team members and help make our mission to change healthcare feel tangible for every employee.
You will report into the Senior Manager, Internal Communications.
Work Location: This position is based in our New York City office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid
Pay Transparency: The hourly pay for this role is: $27- $35 an hour. You are also eligible for employee benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Draft and edit compelling content for internal channels, including email newsletters, Slack announcements, intranet articles, and executive talking points.
- Assist in the planning and technical execution of company-wide forums, such as All Hands meetings, leadership Q&As, and office-specific culture events.
- Support the day-to-day management of internal platforms, ensuring information is organized, timely, and easy for employees to find.
- Assist in the production of digital assets and internal videos to make communications more engaging.
- Help monitor communication metrics and gather employee feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in how we reach our teams.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to communicate culture-building initiatives and business updates.
- Own and complete one high-impact summer project (e.g., refreshing an onboarding guide or launching a new Slack series) to be presented at the end of the internship.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the Communications team.
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably focusing on Communications, English, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Superior writing and interpersonal skills—you know how to be professional but human.
- Foundational understanding of digital communication tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack).
Bonus points:
- No genius without grit. You have a relentless, can-do attitude and aren't afraid to try, fail, and iterate.
- Experience with content creation (writing, editing, design) for newsletters, blogs, or social media. Experience with basic design (Canva/Adobe) or video editing is a plus!
- Experience working in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
This is an authentic Oscar Health job opportunity. Learn more about how you can safeguard yourself from recruitment fraud here.
At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.
Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Our AI Guidelines outline the acceptable use of artificial intelligence for candidates and detail how we use AI to support our recruiting efforts.
Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team (accommodations@hioscar.com) to make the need for an accommodation known.
California Residents: For information about our collection, use, and disclosure of applicants’ personal information as well as applicants’ rights over their personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.
Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Intern to join our Internal Communications Team.
Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.
About the role:
The Internal Communications Intern will support the Communications team in creating a connected, informed, and inspired employee experience. This role is perfect for a storyteller who is passionate about company culture and wants to learn how to bridge the gap between business strategy and employee engagement.
During this internship, you will help execute key communications channels, assist with large-scale internal events, and develop content that captures Oscar's unique voice for our team. You'll work on real-life projects that impact our team members and help make our mission to change healthcare feel tangible for every employee.
You will report into the Senior Manager, Internal Communications.
Work Location: This position is based in our New York City office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid
Pay Transparency: The hourly pay for this role is: $27- $35 an hour. You are also eligible for employee benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Draft and edit compelling content for internal channels, including email newsletters, Slack announcements, intranet articles, and executive talking points.
- Assist in the planning and technical execution of company-wide forums, such as All Hands meetings, leadership Q&As, and office-specific culture events.
- Support the day-to-day management of internal platforms, ensuring information is organized, timely, and easy for employees to find.
- Assist in the production of digital assets and internal videos to make communications more engaging.
- Help monitor communication metrics and gather employee feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in how we reach our teams.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to communicate culture-building initiatives and business updates.
- Own and complete one high-impact summer project (e.g., refreshing an onboarding guide or launching a new Slack series) to be presented at the end of the internship.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the Communications team.
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably focusing on Communications, English, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Superior writing and interpersonal skills—you know how to be professional but human.
- Foundational understanding of digital communication tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack).
Bonus points:
- No genius without grit. You have a relentless, can-do attitude and aren't afraid to try, fail, and iterate.
- Experience with content creation (writing, editing, design) for newsletters, blogs, or social media. Experience with basic design (Canva/Adobe) or video editing is a plus!
- Experience working in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
This is an authentic Oscar Health job opportunity. Learn more about how you can safeguard yourself from recruitment fraud here.
At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.
Pay Transparency: Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Our AI Guidelines outline the acceptable use of artificial intelligence for candidates and detail how we use AI to support our recruiting efforts.
Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team (accommodations@hioscar.com) to make the need for an accommodation known.
California Residents: For information about our collection, use, and disclosure of applicants’ personal information as well as applicants’ rights over their personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Public Relations Intern
Align your DS-2019 dates with internship timelines
Your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 with fixed program start and end dates. Confirm your host employer's internship window before the sponsor submits paperwork, because changing dates mid-program requires a formal extension request and additional sponsor approval.
Document your PR coursework for sponsor eligibility
J-1 Intern eligibility requires enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree program directly related to the internship field. Gather transcripts, a letter from your academic advisor, and course descriptions that connect your communications or public relations studies to the specific host employer role.
Verify the host employer can sign a training plan
Your host employer must complete a structured training plan outlining your specific PR tasks, supervision schedule, and learning objectives. Agencies without a dedicated HR function sometimes delay this step, so confirm early that a supervisor can complete the required CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE training plan documentation.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned PR roles
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. public relations employers and internship roles that are open to J-1 exchange visitors. Filtering by visa category before applying saves time and avoids targeting positions where the host has no experience hosting sponsored interns.
Check whether your home country triggers the two-year rule
Some J-1 participants must return home for two years before changing to certain U.S. visa statuses. Check your DS-2019 and consult your designated sponsor before accepting a PR internship if your government funded your exchange or your field appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List.
Request your SEVIS fee receipt before the consular interview
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee must be paid and the receipt confirmed before your visa interview. PR interns sometimes overlook this because the designated sponsor, not the host employer, initiates SEVIS registration, creating a timing gap between the job offer and visa application readiness.
Public Relations Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to public relations intern roles?
The J-1 Intern category applies to current post-secondary students and graduates who completed their degree within the past 12 months. It covers placements in fields directly related to the intern's course of study, which includes communications, journalism, and public relations. If you graduated more than 12 months ago, you would need to qualify under the J-1 Trainee category instead, which has different eligibility criteria and a longer maximum program duration.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a PR internship -- the employer or a designated organization?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not your host employer. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and IIE issue the DS-2019 form that makes you eligible for a J-1 visa. The PR agency or company you work for is the host employer. They provide the internship and sign the training plan, but they do not hold the legal sponsorship role under State Department regulations.
How do I find PR internships where the host employer is open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Most standard job listings do not specify J-1 host eligibility, which makes targeting the right employers difficult. Migrate Mate lets you search for public relations roles and filter by visa category, helping you identify host employers who have experience working with designated sponsors and exchange visitor interns. Approaching employers who already understand the training plan and DS-2019 process significantly reduces the risk of an offer falling through during the sponsorship coordination stage.
Can I extend my J-1 public relations internship if my host employer wants to keep me longer?
Extensions are possible but must be approved by your designated sponsor before your current DS-2019 end date. Your host employer cannot grant an extension independently. The J-1 Intern category allows a maximum total program duration of 12 months. If you are already at the 12-month limit, an extension is not available and you would need to depart or transition to a different visa status through the appropriate process.
What training plan documents does the host employer need to prepare before I can get my DS-2019?
Your host employer must complete a Form DS-7002 training plan, which details your specific PR tasks, supervision structure, and the skills you will develop. The plan must be signed by both your supervisor and your designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued. Sponsors require this document to confirm the placement is a genuine learning experience rather than standard employment. Gaps or vague task descriptions are the most common reason sponsors delay or reject training plan approval.