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Communications roles in PR, content, media relations, and corporate communications are strong fits for F-1 OPT students. Most qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, or 36 months on STEM OPT extension, gives you real runway to build experience and secure long-term sponsorship.
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08/07/2026
Location: 2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America
The Public Relations Specialist supports proactive external communications initiatives and media relations, with an emphasis on brand and reputation management, as a member of DaVita’s corporate communications team. The ideal candidate will develop an understanding of DaVita’s business goals and apply creative, strategic thinking to deliver on brand-enhancing communications projects. Key duties include writing, developing and pitching media stories, coordinating external content strategy across channels, media monitoring and reporting, and project management, with the opportunity to support other high-impact communications special projects. This is a hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Media Relations:
- Develop and execute media relations strategies and contribute to regular, proactive outreach to support key company business objectives
- Ideate strategic and creative pitch angles and story ideas, leveraging foundational understanding of complex subject matter and insights from research and data sources as appropriate
- Develop and implement strategies for building personal relationships with key members of the media
- Execute writing and distribution of press releases, media alerts, op-eds and letters to the editor
- Assist with media training and messaging development for interview opportunities and coverage reports as needed
- Support processes largely independently for media monitoring, media list management
- Demonstrate professionalism engaging directly with outlets, vendors and other third parties
Cross-functional project management:
- Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives involving collaboration with other departments and across the Marketing and Communications organization
- Prepare and submit various award submissions for corporate honors and recognitions that elevate brand reputation
- Maintain a strong working relationship based on trust and respect with teammates from other lanes to ensure brand standards and appropriate media coverage of DaVita events and activities
- Manage projects with accountability for tactical execution and outcomes
- Support the development of strategic planning and the execution of long-term efforts to achieve team goals
- Present to team and stakeholders with support as needed
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in communications, public relations or related field
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience preferred
- Experience in external communications required, with an emphasis in media relations
- Excellent writing, communications and presentation skills, with the ability to create content for a variety of channels required
- Demonstrated experience in meeting deadlines under pressure, working with peers and team leaders
- A focus on continuous improvement, identifying ways to improve our team’s efficiency, processes and measurement
- Understanding of communications and marketing, content development and strategy and channel delivery
- General understanding of traditional and emerging strategic communications trends and technologies
- Curiosity and a desire to continually learn about the business of health care and the changing dynamics of kidney care
- Ability to self-start, think critically and solve problems creatively
- Solutions-driven and collaborative mindset, taking ownership to improve outcomes and help others with projects as needed
- Proven project management ability and skillset
- Ability to manage projects with accountability for tactical execution and outcomes, prioritizing and multi-tasking on a daily basis
- Proclivity to be a positive, positive part of a healthy, high-functioning team operating in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to take initiative, plan, prioritize and execute, independently, the completion of all projects in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Solid relationship-building skills across all levels of organization and with external vendors
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $57,784.00 - $65,000.00/year. For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
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Posting Date
08/07/2026
Location: 2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America
The Public Relations Specialist supports proactive external communications initiatives and media relations, with an emphasis on brand and reputation management, as a member of DaVita’s corporate communications team. The ideal candidate will develop an understanding of DaVita’s business goals and apply creative, strategic thinking to deliver on brand-enhancing communications projects. Key duties include writing, developing and pitching media stories, coordinating external content strategy across channels, media monitoring and reporting, and project management, with the opportunity to support other high-impact communications special projects. This is a hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Media Relations:
- Develop and execute media relations strategies and contribute to regular, proactive outreach to support key company business objectives
- Ideate strategic and creative pitch angles and story ideas, leveraging foundational understanding of complex subject matter and insights from research and data sources as appropriate
- Develop and implement strategies for building personal relationships with key members of the media
- Execute writing and distribution of press releases, media alerts, op-eds and letters to the editor
- Assist with media training and messaging development for interview opportunities and coverage reports as needed
- Support processes largely independently for media monitoring, media list management
- Demonstrate professionalism engaging directly with outlets, vendors and other third parties
Cross-functional project management:
- Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives involving collaboration with other departments and across the Marketing and Communications organization
- Prepare and submit various award submissions for corporate honors and recognitions that elevate brand reputation
- Maintain a strong working relationship based on trust and respect with teammates from other lanes to ensure brand standards and appropriate media coverage of DaVita events and activities
- Manage projects with accountability for tactical execution and outcomes
- Support the development of strategic planning and the execution of long-term efforts to achieve team goals
- Present to team and stakeholders with support as needed
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in communications, public relations or related field
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience preferred
- Experience in external communications required, with an emphasis in media relations
- Excellent writing, communications and presentation skills, with the ability to create content for a variety of channels required
- Demonstrated experience in meeting deadlines under pressure, working with peers and team leaders
- A focus on continuous improvement, identifying ways to improve our team’s efficiency, processes and measurement
- Understanding of communications and marketing, content development and strategy and channel delivery
- General understanding of traditional and emerging strategic communications trends and technologies
- Curiosity and a desire to continually learn about the business of health care and the changing dynamics of kidney care
- Ability to self-start, think critically and solve problems creatively
- Solutions-driven and collaborative mindset, taking ownership to improve outcomes and help others with projects as needed
- Proven project management ability and skillset
- Ability to manage projects with accountability for tactical execution and outcomes, prioritizing and multi-tasking on a daily basis
- Proclivity to be a positive, positive part of a healthy, high-functioning team operating in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to take initiative, plan, prioritize and execute, independently, the completion of all projects in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Solid relationship-building skills across all levels of organization and with external vendors
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $57,784.00 - $65,000.00/year. For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
Career Growth - From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Communications
Target employers with a sponsorship track record
Large media companies, agencies, and corporations with international workforces sponsor communications roles far more consistently than small firms. Search Migrate Mate to filter specifically for employers who have sponsored OPT and H-1B visa workers in communications before.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation qualifier
Communications, journalism, public relations, and marketing degrees directly support specialty occupation classification. Be explicit on your resume about your degree field so hiring managers and HR teams recognize your role qualifies for H-1B sponsorship without extra analysis.
Apply before your OPT runs out, not after
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for October starts. If your OPT expires before October, you need a STEM extension or a cap-exempt employer. Plan your job search timeline at least 12 months ahead of your authorization end date.
Pursue in-house corporate communications over pure media roles
Corporate communications, investor relations, and internal communications teams at large employers sponsor visas more reliably than newsrooms or editorial outlets, which operate on tighter margins and less structured HR infrastructure for sponsorship.
Use your OPT period to demonstrate measurable impact
Sponsorship decisions come down to whether the employer sees you as irreplaceable. Document campaign results, media placements, audience growth, and crisis communications outcomes throughout your OPT so your case for sponsorship is backed by concrete evidence.
Ask about sponsorship policy before accepting an offer
Some employers sponsor willingly but have no formal policy written anywhere. Ask during the offer stage, not after you start. Confirm whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for communications roles specifically, not just technical positions.
Communications OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do communications roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, most communications roles qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied to the specific role, not just any degree. Generic coordinator roles where any major is accepted can sometimes fail this test, so job title and employer framing both matter when your employer files the H-1B petition.
Can I work in communications on OPT without employer sponsorship right away?
Yes. OPT work authorization is tied to your degree and your school's DSO approval, not to your employer. You can start working in communications as long as the role is directly related to your field of study and you have an active EAD card. Your employer does not need to file any petition for you during the OPT period itself. Sponsorship only becomes relevant when you need to transition to a long-term visa like the H-1B.
Does a communications degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Generally, no. Standard communications, public relations, and journalism degrees are not on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list, so they do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. However, if your degree is in a qualifying adjacent field such as data-driven marketing, information science, or a dual degree that includes a STEM component, you may qualify. Check with your DSO to confirm whether your specific degree program is STEM-designated.
What types of employers in communications are most likely to sponsor OPT students?
Large corporations with in-house communications or PR departments, global agencies such as integrated marketing and public affairs firms, and media and technology companies with structured HR teams are the most consistent sponsors. Smaller boutique PR agencies and local newsrooms sponsor far less frequently due to cost and administrative complexity. Migrate Mate filters job listings by sponsorship history, so you can browse communications roles from employers who have actively sponsored OPT and H-1B workers.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I lose my communications job?
You have a 60-day unemployment grace period during your OPT window to find a new qualifying position. If your total unemployment days exceed 90 days across your entire OPT period, you fall out of status. Document your job search activity during this time. If you're on a STEM OPT extension, the unemployment limit drops to 150 total days across both OPT periods combined, so the stakes of a gap in employment are higher.