TN Visa Media Relations Specialist Jobs
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.
Find TN Visa Media Relations Specialist JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 16+ Media Relations Specialist jobs
See all Media Relations Specialist Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Media Relations Specialist roles.
Get Access To All JobsPosting Summary
Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Communications
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 298A0000
Agency Laurel Ridge Community College
Division Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location Frederick - 069
Hiring Range The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? - Telework options are subject to change based on business needs - Yes
Work Schedule
Adjunct faculty teach a variety of day, evening and weekend classes.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Laurel Ridge Community College is accepting applications for adjunct, part-time faculty (day, evening and weekend) positions for a Communications adjunct. Adjunct Faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Responsibilities include teaching college level courses, which may include distance learning on and off campus courses during the day, evening and weekends.
This position will be located on the Middletown Campus in Middletown, Virginia.
The course will be held on Monday’s and Wednesday’s during the Daytime.
Please note: applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or DC.
Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of online application must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed (cover letters and resumes are optional, but recommended).
Compensation and Benefits:
The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50. The position is part time and as such is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.
Telework
According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.
Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required Masters in Communication or Masters with 18 credits of Communications.
The ability to use instructional technology is required.
Additional Considerations
Occupational experience in the field.
Experience with Canvas or other online course management tools.
College level teaching experience, online experience a plus.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
* The ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Adjunct faculty may work at any of our sites, centers or campuses. Classes may be online, hybrid or in-person.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3166P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 20
Job Open Date 03/03/2026
Job Close Date 08/01/2026
Open Until Filled
Contact Name Melissa Shaffer-Reyes
Email mshaffer-reyes@laurelridge.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants
Upload Cover Letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is required for faculty roles). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Posting Summary
Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Communications
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 298A0000
Agency Laurel Ridge Community College
Division Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location Frederick - 069
Hiring Range The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? - Telework options are subject to change based on business needs - Yes
Work Schedule
Adjunct faculty teach a variety of day, evening and weekend classes.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Laurel Ridge Community College is accepting applications for adjunct, part-time faculty (day, evening and weekend) positions for a Communications adjunct. Adjunct Faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Responsibilities include teaching college level courses, which may include distance learning on and off campus courses during the day, evening and weekends.
This position will be located on the Middletown Campus in Middletown, Virginia.
The course will be held on Monday’s and Wednesday’s during the Daytime.
Please note: applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or DC.
Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty listings are on a continuous, open until filled basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis. Submission of online application must also include unofficial transcripts of all college work completed (cover letters and resumes are optional, but recommended).
Compensation and Benefits:
The credit hour pay range is $794.00-$1,375.50. The position is part time and as such is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.
Telework
According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.
Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required Masters in Communication or Masters with 18 credits of Communications.
The ability to use instructional technology is required.
Additional Considerations
Occupational experience in the field.
Experience with Canvas or other online course management tools.
College level teaching experience, online experience a plus.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
* The ability to work with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Adjunct faculty may work at any of our sites, centers or campuses. Classes may be online, hybrid or in-person.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3166P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 20
Job Open Date 03/03/2026
Job Close Date 08/01/2026
Open Until Filled
Contact Name Melissa Shaffer-Reyes
Email mshaffer-reyes@laurelridge.edu
Special Instructions to Applicants
Upload Cover Letter (this is optional, but recommended) and resume (this is optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (this is required for faculty roles). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
See all TN Visa Media Relations Specialist Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new TN Visa Media Relations Specialist Jobs.
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.