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Media Relations Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Public Relations Specialist category. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with an employer offer letter and proof of a relevant bachelor's degree. Mexican citizens need consular processing. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Oral Roberts University is a Christian University located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered University, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to “stay” in their faith but to GROW in faith and become the Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be. Faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the Code of Honor Pledge for ORU.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS UNTIL FILLED.
Overview
- FULL TIME
This 12-month faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank serves a hybrid role combining public services (70-80%) with technical services support.
Primary responsibilities include providing reference and research assistance, serving as a departmental liaison, and developing and teaching graduate courses in the M.Ed. in School Library & Media Leadership program. A significant focus of the role is integrating AI literacy and emerging technologies into both library services and curriculum, preparing future school librarians to lead technology initiatives in K-12 settings.
The position requires evening and weekend availability for the program's hybrid modular teaching format.
Responsibilities
- Graduate Program Teaching & Curriculum Development
- Create, develop, and teach courses in the M.Ed. in School Library & Media Leadership program, including hybrid modular and online formats.
- Develop syllabi, learning materials, assignments, and assessments aligned with program outcomes and accreditation standards.
- Mentor graduate students through internship experiences and comprehensive exam preparation.
- AI Integration & Emerging Technologies
- Integrate AI literacy and emerging technologies into library instruction, services, and workflows.
- Design curriculum addressing ethical and practical AI applications in library and K-12 settings.
- Evaluate and implement AI-enhanced tools, databases, and systems.
- Stay current with developments in library technology and digital tools.
- Instruction
- Teach undergraduate courses and one-shot library instruction sessions as assigned.
- Develop research guides, tutorials, and instructional materials for liaison areas incorporating emerging technologies and AI tools.
- Reference Services
- Provide reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff through in-person, virtual, and electronic channels.
- Guide patrons in research, database navigation, and ethical use of AI research tools.
- Liaison Activities
- Serve as departmental liaison, building relationships with faculty to support curricular and research needs.
- Create and maintain research guides and web pages in support of assigned liaison areas.
- Collection Development
- Manage collections for assigned liaison areas.
- Assess collection strengths and gaps, with particular attention to AI, educational technology, and digital literacy resources.
- Library Systems & Technical Services
- Support WorldShare Management Services (WMS) and Springshare products administration.
- Assist with acquisitions, cataloging, and metadata workflows.
- Archival Support
- Assist with archival processing, digitization initiatives, and maintenance of finding aids and digital collections as needed.
- Other duties as assigned, including committee work, attending meetings, and contributing to program assessment and accreditation initiatives.
COMPETENCIES
Education
- MLS or MLIS Degree or an equivalent
- Second Master's degree preferred (in area of specialization)
Experience
- Teaching at the graduate level, preferably in library science or education, including hybrid or modular formats
- Reference and research consultation, preferably in an academic library
- Working with library systems including WMS, Springshare products (LibGuides, etc.), EBSCO, and other major platforms (ProQuest, Gale, Sage, Elsevier)
- Collection development and management in academic or school library settings (preferred)
- AI tools such as large language models, AI-assisted research platforms, or automated metadata systems (preferred)
- K-12 school library or library media specialist settings (preferred)
- Archival principles and practices (preferred)
KNOWLEDGE
- AI applications in libraries and education, including ethical integration
- Library technical services operations including systems, acquisitions, and cataloging
- AASL Standards, ISTE Standards, and K-12 information literacy frameworks
- CAEP accreditation standards and state school librarian certification requirements
- Electronic and print library resources, databases, and research tools
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Curriculum design and instructional development
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse learners
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Proficiency in library systems, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new technologies
- Ability to manage workload under pressure and meet deadlines with attention to detail
- Commitment to student success, inclusive services, and a user-centered service philosophy
- Maintains strict confidentiality and compliance with FERPA
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
ABOUT ORU
Oral Roberts University is a Christian University located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered University, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to “stay” in their faith but to GROW in faith and become the Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be. Faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the Code of Honor Pledge for ORU.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS UNTIL FILLED.
Overview
- FULL TIME
This 12-month faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank serves a hybrid role combining public services (70-80%) with technical services support.
Primary responsibilities include providing reference and research assistance, serving as a departmental liaison, and developing and teaching graduate courses in the M.Ed. in School Library & Media Leadership program. A significant focus of the role is integrating AI literacy and emerging technologies into both library services and curriculum, preparing future school librarians to lead technology initiatives in K-12 settings.
The position requires evening and weekend availability for the program's hybrid modular teaching format.
Responsibilities
- Graduate Program Teaching & Curriculum Development
- Create, develop, and teach courses in the M.Ed. in School Library & Media Leadership program, including hybrid modular and online formats.
- Develop syllabi, learning materials, assignments, and assessments aligned with program outcomes and accreditation standards.
- Mentor graduate students through internship experiences and comprehensive exam preparation.
- AI Integration & Emerging Technologies
- Integrate AI literacy and emerging technologies into library instruction, services, and workflows.
- Design curriculum addressing ethical and practical AI applications in library and K-12 settings.
- Evaluate and implement AI-enhanced tools, databases, and systems.
- Stay current with developments in library technology and digital tools.
- Instruction
- Teach undergraduate courses and one-shot library instruction sessions as assigned.
- Develop research guides, tutorials, and instructional materials for liaison areas incorporating emerging technologies and AI tools.
- Reference Services
- Provide reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff through in-person, virtual, and electronic channels.
- Guide patrons in research, database navigation, and ethical use of AI research tools.
- Liaison Activities
- Serve as departmental liaison, building relationships with faculty to support curricular and research needs.
- Create and maintain research guides and web pages in support of assigned liaison areas.
- Collection Development
- Manage collections for assigned liaison areas.
- Assess collection strengths and gaps, with particular attention to AI, educational technology, and digital literacy resources.
- Library Systems & Technical Services
- Support WorldShare Management Services (WMS) and Springshare products administration.
- Assist with acquisitions, cataloging, and metadata workflows.
- Archival Support
- Assist with archival processing, digitization initiatives, and maintenance of finding aids and digital collections as needed.
- Other duties as assigned, including committee work, attending meetings, and contributing to program assessment and accreditation initiatives.
COMPETENCIES
Education
- MLS or MLIS Degree or an equivalent
- Second Master's degree preferred (in area of specialization)
Experience
- Teaching at the graduate level, preferably in library science or education, including hybrid or modular formats
- Reference and research consultation, preferably in an academic library
- Working with library systems including WMS, Springshare products (LibGuides, etc.), EBSCO, and other major platforms (ProQuest, Gale, Sage, Elsevier)
- Collection development and management in academic or school library settings (preferred)
- AI tools such as large language models, AI-assisted research platforms, or automated metadata systems (preferred)
- K-12 school library or library media specialist settings (preferred)
- Archival principles and practices (preferred)
KNOWLEDGE
- AI applications in libraries and education, including ethical integration
- Library technical services operations including systems, acquisitions, and cataloging
- AASL Standards, ISTE Standards, and K-12 information literacy frameworks
- CAEP accreditation standards and state school librarian certification requirements
- Electronic and print library resources, databases, and research tools
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Curriculum design and instructional development
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse learners
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Proficiency in library systems, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new technologies
- Ability to manage workload under pressure and meet deadlines with attention to detail
- Commitment to student success, inclusive services, and a user-centered service philosophy
- Maintains strict confidentiality and compliance with FERPA
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Media Relations Specialist
Frame your credentials around PR specifically
CBP officers assess whether your degree field matches the Public Relations Specialist category. A communications or journalism degree maps cleanly. A general business degree needs a strong supplemental credential evaluation showing PR-specific coursework.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Large media companies, corporate communications teams, and PR agencies that regularly sponsor work visa candidates are more likely to provide the offer letter and support documentation the TN visa process requires without internal delays.
Search for verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Media Relations Specialist openings by TN visa sponsorship status, so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the process. Start your search there before targeting individual company career pages.
Negotiate the offer letter before accepting
Your TN offer letter must specify your title as Public Relations Specialist, your duties, your anticipated start date, and your salary. Gaps or vague job descriptions are a common CBP rejection trigger that delays your entry.
Understand how Mexican TN processing differs
Mexican citizens cannot self-petition at the border. You must schedule a consular interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Mexico and attend in person. Build at least three to six weeks of consular processing time into your start date negotiation.
Prepare for job-duty questions at the border
Canadian citizens applying at a port of entry should expect CBP to ask how your day-to-day duties qualify as public relations work. Bring a one-page role summary that ties your specific tasks to the USMCA category definition.
Media Relations Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Media Relations Specialist role qualify for the TN visa?
Yes, Media Relations Specialist positions typically qualify under the USMCA's Public Relations Specialist category. CBP looks for a direct match between your job duties and the category definition. Roles focused on media outreach, press relations, and communications strategy align well. Roles that blend PR with unrelated functions like sales or general marketing may face additional scrutiny at entry.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Media Relations Specialist jobs?
TN is almost always faster and more predictable for Canadian and Mexican professionals in this field. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection that accepts roughly one in four registrants, then months of USCIS adjudication. TN for Canadians can be approved the same day at a port of entry with the right documentation. There is no annual cap for Canadians, and you can renew indefinitely as long as you hold qualifying employment.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a signed offer letter on company letterhead that states your job title as Public Relations Specialist, a description of your duties, your anticipated start date, and confirmation that the position is temporary in nature. For Mexican citizens, the employer also supports the consular appointment process. Neither party files a petition with USCIS for Canadian applicants going through a port of entry.
How do I find Media Relations Specialist employers who are open to TN visa sponsorship?
Many employers are unfamiliar with TN sponsorship requirements even when they're willing to hire international candidates. Migrate Mate filters Media Relations Specialist job listings by TN visa sponsorship status, connecting you directly to employers already set up to support the process. This avoids wasted applications to companies that will decline once they learn about documentation requirements.
Can I switch employers after receiving TN status as a Media Relations Specialist?
Yes, but you need to obtain a new TN authorization tied to the new employer before you start working there. Your TN status is employer-specific. Canadian citizens can apply at a port of entry again with a new offer letter. Mexican citizens need to return to a U.S. consulate in Mexico. Working for the new employer before the new TN is approved puts your status at risk.