Public Relations Intern Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Public relations intern roles in the U.S. can come with H-1B or OPT sponsorship, but competition is real and most openings require a degree in communications, PR, or a related field. International applicants on F-1 visas can start on OPT before pursuing employer sponsorship. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.
We are seeking a summer 2026 public relations intern that is a highly motivated, detailed, and organized individual who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. They should possess solid communication, writing, editing, and software capabilities. The PR intern manages multiple, simultaneous assignments while providing support to our regional and global PR team.
Responsibilities
- Support the PR team in implementing the company’s PR strategy and help execute relevant deliverables
- Research, create, edit, and deliver engaging content for thought leadership blogs, press releases, website content, social media content, and other communications
- Track engagement and report on PR campaigns and initiatives
- Execute media relations functions including media tracking, pitching, and reporting
- Maintain and update databases of media contacts
- Track, analyze, and compare competitor social and website engagement
- Communicate and build relationships with internal clients
- Research relevant industry topics to assess media opportunities
- Monitor, scan, and summarize news stories relevant to the company’s industry
- Written and oral communication skills
- Ability to understand key topics within technical areas
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, communications, or journalism is preferred.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
PAY RANGE
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $44,200.00 - $59,700.00 Annually
PAY TRANSPARENCY In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | CA | Sacramento
ORGANIZATION BC-1186 Marketing & Comms-CA Employee Comms
EMPLOYEE STATUS Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION New Position
TRAVEL No
SCHEDULE Full time
JOB POSTING 13/03/2026 05:03:13
REQ ID 1004858
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
INTRODUCTION
At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.
We are seeking a summer 2026 public relations intern that is a highly motivated, detailed, and organized individual who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. They should possess solid communication, writing, editing, and software capabilities. The PR intern manages multiple, simultaneous assignments while providing support to our regional and global PR team.
Responsibilities
- Support the PR team in implementing the company’s PR strategy and help execute relevant deliverables
- Research, create, edit, and deliver engaging content for thought leadership blogs, press releases, website content, social media content, and other communications
- Track engagement and report on PR campaigns and initiatives
- Execute media relations functions including media tracking, pitching, and reporting
- Maintain and update databases of media contacts
- Track, analyze, and compare competitor social and website engagement
- Communicate and build relationships with internal clients
- Research relevant industry topics to assess media opportunities
- Monitor, scan, and summarize news stories relevant to the company’s industry
- Written and oral communication skills
- Ability to understand key topics within technical areas
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, communications, or journalism is preferred.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
PAY RANGE
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $44,200.00 - $59,700.00 Annually
PAY TRANSPARENCY In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | CA | Sacramento
ORGANIZATION BC-1186 Marketing & Comms-CA Employee Comms
EMPLOYEE STATUS Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION New Position
TRAVEL No
SCHEDULE Full time
JOB POSTING 13/03/2026 05:03:13
REQ ID 1004858
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Public Relations Intern
Target agencies over in-house teams
PR agencies hire interns in larger cohorts and are more experienced navigating visa paperwork than most in-house corporate teams. Agencies with international clients are especially accustomed to sponsoring foreign national employees at the intern and entry level.
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
Employers need to know how much runway they have before sponsorship becomes necessary. Being transparent about your OPT end date early in conversations prevents wasted time and signals that you've thought through the logistics on their behalf.
Highlight bilingual and multicultural skills
PR firms serving international clients or multilingual markets actively value interns who speak more than one language. Positioning your cultural fluency as a competitive asset makes sponsorship feel like an investment rather than an administrative burden for the employer.
Look for internships that convert to full-time roles
Sponsorship at the intern stage is rare. The more viable path is landing an internship that leads to a full-time offer, at which point the employer sponsors your H-1B. Ask hiring managers explicitly about conversion rates before accepting an offer.
Confirm your degree qualifies as a specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility requires the role to be a specialty occupation tied to a specific degree field. A PR internship supported by a communications, journalism, or marketing degree is a strong fit. A mismatch between your degree and the role weakens sponsorship eligibility significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-open internships
Not every internship posting discloses visa sponsorship availability. Migrate Mate filters specifically for roles open to international applicants, saving you the effort of applying to positions that will reject you at the sponsorship conversation before an offer is made.
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Can a public relations internship sponsor an H-1B visa?
Yes, but it's uncommon at the intern level. Most H-1B sponsorship for PR roles happens when an internship converts to a full-time position. The role must qualify as a specialty occupation, which requires a direct connection between the job duties and a specific degree field like communications, public relations, or journalism. Larger PR agencies are most likely to have the infrastructure to sponsor.
Does a public relations intern role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Generally yes, if the internship requires a bachelor's degree in communications, PR, marketing, or a closely related field. The qualifying pattern USCIS looks for is a theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge. Generic internships that accept any degree regardless of field are harder to support. Your employer's immigration attorney will assess the specific job description before filing.
Can I work as a public relations intern on OPT or CPT?
Yes. F-1 students can work as PR interns through Curricular Practical Training during their degree or through Optional Practical Training after graduation. CPT requires the internship to be directly tied to your program of study. OPT gives you up to 12 months of post-graduation work authorization, extendable to 36 months for STEM fields, though PR itself is not a STEM designation.
What degree do I need to get visa sponsorship for a PR internship?
A bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or marketing is the strongest foundation for sponsorship eligibility. Some employers also accept degrees in English or business with a concentration relevant to PR. If your degree is in an unrelated field, three years of documented work experience can substitute for one year of education, though this is harder to apply at the intern level.
Where can I find public relations internships open to international applicants?
Migrate Mate lists internships and entry-level PR roles specifically filtered for visa sponsorship openness, so you're not wasting applications on positions that won't consider international candidates. PR agencies with global clients, entertainment companies, and large consumer brands tend to appear most frequently as sponsorship-willing employers in this category.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Public Relations Intern 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.
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