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Media Relations Managers can qualify for H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or journalism. Employers in media, tech, and healthcare regularly sponsor this position, and the specialty occupation standard is generally met. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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As part of an industry-leading global communications team, you will help our firm share stories with external stakeholders and grow awareness and understanding of how Aon shapes decisions for the better – to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communications plays a critical role in shaping perceptions within Aon and outside our firm about how we help clients make better decisions and deliver positive outcomes for colleagues, clients, and shareholders. We’re a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun while making an impact, and we’re looking to further build on the senior talent within our global communications team.
Aon’s Senior Director, media relations will be responsible for day-to-day media engagement – maintaining strong relationships with tier one, business, and trade reporters – serve as a key storyteller and spokesperson for the firm, lead Aon’s social media strategy and execution, and lead and mentor a proactive, strategic, resourceful media relations team. This Aon leader will also lead a global Center of Excellence for media relations and external positioning to further develop and align standard methodologies across the firm.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop journalist relationships, pitch and secure media coverage and respond to media queries to advance commercial objectives and influence positive perceptions of Aon's reputation, thought leadership, and social impact.
- Build Aon’s share of voice across four key mega trends shaping client need across our Risk Capital and Human Capital capabilities.
- Implement distribution of corporate press releases, media advisories, and updates shared via Aon’s newsroom.
- Partner with multiple team members developing integrated, aligned messaging plans and content articulating our firm’s growth strategy, brand strategy, progress with key initiatives, and thought-leadership perspectives.
- Lead a global Center of Excellence for media engagement to drive an aligned and coordinated approach to proactive and reactive media relations and issues management throughout the firm, including Aon’s Marketing & Communications organization and agency relationships.
- Lead Center of Excellence media monitoring and reporting platforms allowing Communications teams throughout Marketing & Communications to generate consistent reports on coverage (trends, share of voice, sentiment, etc.), social media conversation, and other indicators that enable us to articulate the impact we drive and find opportunities for refining our approach.
- Develop and lead a program preparing key leaders and others throughout the firm to participate in media interviews and public speaking opportunities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience/Credentials:
- 10+ years in communications and a proven track record of producing and leading the creation of compelling, sophisticated communications in support of global business objectives.
- A bachelor's degree.
- Experience with developing and leading national and local media relationships for a publicly traded and global brand, preferably in the professional/financial services, consulting, or technology industry.
- Ability to lead sophisticated, sensitive communication initiatives, carefully navigating each situation to balance individual and organizational agendas.
- Proven track record of advising and building trusted relationships with senior leaders, including C-suite-level executives, to support media relations and external positioning strategies and achieve corporate objectives.
- Crisis and issues management experience preferred.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Creative problem solver with a desire and ability to seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Ability and willingness to perform both strategic and tactical elements of the role with a steadfast commitment to quality and detail.
- A principled commitment to quality and detail.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented self-starter with a sense of urgency and strong desire to work entrepreneurially.
- Team-oriented with a strong sense of commitment to colleagues and internal clients, projecting a positive attitude and excelling at encouraging and coaching team members.
- A leader who projects a positive demeanor and excels at encouraging and coaching team members.
- Experience and comfort level leading through influence and helping leaders arrive at consensus.
SKILLS:
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with proven expertise using different styles and “voice” to reflect the nature of the individual, audience, and message.
- Ability to communicate sophisticated concepts simply and visually.
- Equally comfortable telling the story in “words” and “numbers.”
- Exceptional organizational skills, including an ability to run multiple priorities and projects.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to complete programs with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Experience using traditional owned and earned channels, including multi-media and social media.
HOW WE SUPPORT OUR COLLEAGUES
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share, and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process, and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $150,000-$200,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
This position is eligible to participate in Aon’s annual bonus incentive plans in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental, and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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INTRODUCTION
As part of an industry-leading global communications team, you will help our firm share stories with external stakeholders and grow awareness and understanding of how Aon shapes decisions for the better – to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communications plays a critical role in shaping perceptions within Aon and outside our firm about how we help clients make better decisions and deliver positive outcomes for colleagues, clients, and shareholders. We’re a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun while making an impact, and we’re looking to further build on the senior talent within our global communications team.
Aon’s Senior Director, media relations will be responsible for day-to-day media engagement – maintaining strong relationships with tier one, business, and trade reporters – serve as a key storyteller and spokesperson for the firm, lead Aon’s social media strategy and execution, and lead and mentor a proactive, strategic, resourceful media relations team. This Aon leader will also lead a global Center of Excellence for media relations and external positioning to further develop and align standard methodologies across the firm.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop journalist relationships, pitch and secure media coverage and respond to media queries to advance commercial objectives and influence positive perceptions of Aon's reputation, thought leadership, and social impact.
- Build Aon’s share of voice across four key mega trends shaping client need across our Risk Capital and Human Capital capabilities.
- Implement distribution of corporate press releases, media advisories, and updates shared via Aon’s newsroom.
- Partner with multiple team members developing integrated, aligned messaging plans and content articulating our firm’s growth strategy, brand strategy, progress with key initiatives, and thought-leadership perspectives.
- Lead a global Center of Excellence for media engagement to drive an aligned and coordinated approach to proactive and reactive media relations and issues management throughout the firm, including Aon’s Marketing & Communications organization and agency relationships.
- Lead Center of Excellence media monitoring and reporting platforms allowing Communications teams throughout Marketing & Communications to generate consistent reports on coverage (trends, share of voice, sentiment, etc.), social media conversation, and other indicators that enable us to articulate the impact we drive and find opportunities for refining our approach.
- Develop and lead a program preparing key leaders and others throughout the firm to participate in media interviews and public speaking opportunities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience/Credentials:
- 10+ years in communications and a proven track record of producing and leading the creation of compelling, sophisticated communications in support of global business objectives.
- A bachelor's degree.
- Experience with developing and leading national and local media relationships for a publicly traded and global brand, preferably in the professional/financial services, consulting, or technology industry.
- Ability to lead sophisticated, sensitive communication initiatives, carefully navigating each situation to balance individual and organizational agendas.
- Proven track record of advising and building trusted relationships with senior leaders, including C-suite-level executives, to support media relations and external positioning strategies and achieve corporate objectives.
- Crisis and issues management experience preferred.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Creative problem solver with a desire and ability to seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Ability and willingness to perform both strategic and tactical elements of the role with a steadfast commitment to quality and detail.
- A principled commitment to quality and detail.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented self-starter with a sense of urgency and strong desire to work entrepreneurially.
- Team-oriented with a strong sense of commitment to colleagues and internal clients, projecting a positive attitude and excelling at encouraging and coaching team members.
- A leader who projects a positive demeanor and excels at encouraging and coaching team members.
- Experience and comfort level leading through influence and helping leaders arrive at consensus.
SKILLS:
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with proven expertise using different styles and “voice” to reflect the nature of the individual, audience, and message.
- Ability to communicate sophisticated concepts simply and visually.
- Equally comfortable telling the story in “words” and “numbers.”
- Exceptional organizational skills, including an ability to run multiple priorities and projects.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to complete programs with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Experience using traditional owned and earned channels, including multi-media and social media.
HOW WE SUPPORT OUR COLLEAGUES
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share, and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process, and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $150,000-$200,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
This position is eligible to participate in Aon’s annual bonus incentive plans in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental, and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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Confirm your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires your degree field to relate directly to the position. A bachelor's in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing strengthens your H-1B specialty occupation case significantly more than an unrelated degree.
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Tech companies, healthcare systems, financial institutions, and large media organizations sponsor Media Relations Managers most consistently. These employers have existing immigration infrastructure and are familiar with the H-1B petition process for communications roles.
Document your media coverage and measurable outcomes
Employers and USCIS both respond to concrete evidence of impact. Compile press placements, earned media metrics, and campaign results before applying. Quantified achievements strengthen both your job application and any future visa petition.
Understand the H-1B lottery timing before accepting offers
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT or a grace period, confirm your timeline aligns with the lottery cycle before committing to a role that requires cap-subject sponsorship.
Ask about cap-exempt employers early in your search
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery risk. These employers are worth prioritizing if your timeline is tight.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsorship-open roles
Not every Media Relations Manager posting will lead to a visa conversation. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with active sponsorship histories, so you spend time on opportunities that are actually open to international candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Media Relations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a closely related field as a minimum qualification. The key is that the degree requirement must be specific to the field, not a general 'any bachelor's degree' language. Roles at larger organizations with defined educational requirements tend to have stronger specialty occupation cases than generalist communications positions at smaller companies.
What visa types are available to Media Relations Managers seeking sponsorship?
The H-1B visa is the most common path, requiring employer sponsorship and surviving the annual lottery. The O-1A is an option for those with extraordinary ability, demonstrated through major media placements, industry awards, or a record of high-profile campaigns. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is significantly faster. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa status in certain communications categories.
How likely is an employer to sponsor a Media Relations Manager for a visa?
Sponsorship rates vary significantly by industry and company size. Large tech employers, Fortune 500 companies, and major media organizations are the most consistent sponsors because they have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure for immigration. Smaller PR agencies and boutique firms are less likely to sponsor unless you bring a highly specialized background. Browsing Migrate Mate will show you which employers are actively open to international candidates in this field.
Does my degree need to be in a specific field to qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a Media Relations Manager?
Your degree should be in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a field with a direct and logical connection to media relations work. A degree in an unrelated field, like engineering or biology, makes the specialty occupation argument harder, though not impossible if paired with substantial graduate coursework or professional credentials in communications. USCIS scrutinizes the degree-to-role relationship carefully for communications positions.
Can I get H-1B sponsorship as a Media Relations Manager if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes, but timing matters. Your employer must register you in the H-1B lottery in March, with employment starting October 1 at the earliest. If your OPT expires before October 1, you'll need a cap-gap extension, which is only available if you're on post-completion OPT and your employer files before your OPT end date. STEM OPT extensions are not available for communications roles, so your runway is limited to standard 12-month OPT.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Media Relations Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.