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Public relations intern roles in the U.S. can come with H-1B visa 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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Chapman University’s renowned Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, located in the heart of vibrant Orange County, California, seeks dynamic and passionate candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position in Public Relations, Advertising, and Entertainment Marketing (PRAEM). This position begins August 1, 2027.
Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, 4 territories, and 76 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, offer 50 bachelors, 29 masters, and 8 doctoral programs, along with nearly 75 minors and 19 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.
Dodge College is dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, creating an environment for unlimited student and faculty achievement. Industry trade publications The Wrap and The Hollywood Reporter rank Dodge College #4 among film schools nationwide. More information about the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts can be found at chapman.edu/dodge.
The PRAEM Program at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts - The award-winning Public Relations, Advertising, and Entertainment Marketing program offers students a robust curriculum focused on storytelling. The curriculum combines theory with applied industry-focused learning, strategy, research, creativity, campaign development, digital and social media, and presenting. AI and emerging technologies and the rapidly evolving ways organizations and brands engage audiences are also considerations. Students develop an understanding of the opportunities, limitations, ethical considerations, and responsible application of AI and emerging technologies within contemporary communications. With over 250 undergraduate majors and an additional 200+ students minoring in Public Relations or Advertising, the program provides a dynamic and growing academic community. Students gain hands-on experience in industry practices, preparing them for successful careers in entertainment marketing, public relations, advertising, digital marketing, and related fields.
Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate courses with a focus on Advertising, with the ability to teach additional courses within Public Relations and Entertainment Marketing based on program needs and the candidate’s expertise.
- Carry a 24-credit annual teaching load, typically structured as a 4/4 teaching schedule, with four courses taught each semester.
- Teach introductory and advanced courses that integrate theoretical foundations with strategic, applied, and current industry practices.
- Incorporate appropriate applications of AI and emerging technologies into coursework while developing students’ ability to critically evaluate their use, limitations, ethics, and impact on the profession.
- Mentor and advise students in the PRAEM program and support their academic and professional development.
- Contribute to curriculum development and the continued evolution of the PRAEM program and its curriculum.
- Participate in service to the college and university, including committee work, student initiatives, recruitment, and outreach activities.
- Maintain currency in professional practice relevant to advertising, public relations, marketing, or entertainment media.
- Incorporate global and cross-cultural perspectives into teaching, case studies, campaigns, and student work.
REQUIRED:
- An advanced degree (master’s or Ph.D.) in Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Film, or a related field, OR substantial professional experience and demonstrated expertise relevant to the position.
- Experience in teaching, either at the university level or in the industry.
- Experience in several relevant areas, such as advertising strategy, campaign development, creative strategy, consumer/audience research, digital and social media, presenting and pitching, and campaign measurement.
PREFERRED:
- Ability to translate professional or academic expertise into applied, real-world classroom learning.
- Experience working with global brands, international markets, multicultural audiences, or cross-cultural campaigns.
- Ability to teach primarily in Advertising while contributing to Public Relations and Entertainment Marketing courses based on program needs.
- A demonstrated commitment to both teaching excellence and continued professional development in the field of public relations, advertising, or entertainment marketing.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply and submit the following required documents:
- A current curriculum vitae (CV)
- A letter of interest outlining your qualifications and teaching philosophy
- Letters of recommendation (3)
Inquiries can be directed to search committee chair, Veston Rowe, ftvsearch@chapman.edu. Please use "FT Public Relations, Advertising, and Entertainment Marketing Faculty Position" as the email subject line.
Application reviews will begin early November and will continue until the position is filled. We encourage early submission. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. The salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. This position is contingent on final budget approval.
INTRODUCTION
Chapman University’s renowned Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, located in the heart of vibrant Orange County, California, seeks dynamic and passionate candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position in Public Relations, Advertising, and Entertainment Marketing (PRAEM). This position begins August 1, 2027.
Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, 4 territories, and 76 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, offer 50 bachelors, 29 masters, and 8 doctoral programs, along with nearly 75 minors and 19 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.
Dodge College is dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, creating an environment for unlimited student and faculty achievement. Industry trade publications The Wrap and The Hollywood Reporter rank Dodge College #4 among film schools nationwide. More information about the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts can be found at chapman.edu/dodge.
The PRAEM Program at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts - The award-winning Public Relations, Advertising, and Entertainment Marketing program offers students a robust curriculum focused on storytelling. The curriculum combines theory with applied industry-focused learning, strategy, research, creativity, campaign development, digital and social media, and presenting. AI and emerging technologies and the rapidly evolving ways organizations and brands engage audiences are also considerations. Students develop an understanding of the opportunities, limitations, ethical considerations, and responsible application of AI and emerging technologies within contemporary communications. With over 250 undergraduate majors and an additional 200+ students minoring in Public Relations or Advertising, the program provides a dynamic and growing academic community. Students gain hands-on experience in industry practices, preparing them for successful careers in entertainment marketing, public relations, advertising, digital marketing, and related fields.
Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate courses with a focus on Advertising, with the ability to teach additional courses within Public Relations and Entertainment Marketing based on program needs and the candidate’s expertise.
- Carry a 24-credit annual teaching load, typically structured as a 4/4 teaching schedule, with four courses taught each semester.
- Teach introductory and advanced courses that integrate theoretical foundations with strategic, applied, and current industry practices.
- Incorporate appropriate applications of AI and emerging technologies into coursework while developing students’ ability to critically evaluate their use, limitations, ethics, and impact on the profession.
- Mentor and advise students in the PRAEM program and support their academic and professional development.
- Contribute to curriculum development and the continued evolution of the PRAEM program and its curriculum.
- Participate in service to the college and university, including committee work, student initiatives, recruitment, and outreach activities.
- Maintain currency in professional practice relevant to advertising, public relations, marketing, or entertainment media.
- Incorporate global and cross-cultural perspectives into teaching, case studies, campaigns, and student work.
REQUIRED:
- An advanced degree (master’s or Ph.D.) in Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Film, or a related field, OR substantial professional experience and demonstrated expertise relevant to the position.
- Experience in teaching, either at the university level or in the industry.
- Experience in several relevant areas, such as advertising strategy, campaign development, creative strategy, consumer/audience research, digital and social media, presenting and pitching, and campaign measurement.
PREFERRED:
- Ability to translate professional or academic expertise into applied, real-world classroom learning.
- Experience working with global brands, international markets, multicultural audiences, or cross-cultural campaigns.
- Ability to teach primarily in Advertising while contributing to Public Relations and Entertainment Marketing courses based on program needs.
- A demonstrated commitment to both teaching excellence and continued professional development in the field of public relations, advertising, or entertainment marketing.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply and submit the following required documents:
- A current curriculum vitae (CV)
- A letter of interest outlining your qualifications and teaching philosophy
- Letters of recommendation (3)
Inquiries can be directed to search committee chair, Veston Rowe, ftvsearch@chapman.edu. Please use "FT Public Relations, Advertising, and Entertainment Marketing Faculty Position" as the email subject line.
Application reviews will begin early November and will continue until the position is filled. We encourage early submission. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. The salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. This position is contingent on final budget approval.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a public relations internship sponsor an H-1B visa?
Yes, but it's uncommon at the intern level. Most H-1B visa 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.