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The University of Maryland, Baltimore is currently recruiting for a Communications, Media & Public Relations Specialist.
This position requires a versatile communications professional with strong writing, digital media, and public relations skills who can work across multiple communications platforms and adapt quickly to evolving media and technology environments. This position supports the Department’s communications strategy by developing compelling written and visual content, managing digital communications channels, and elevating the visibility of departmental research, programs, faculty, and events. The role will apply communications and storytelling skills to a wide range of assignments including media relations, digital and print communications, branding, web content, social media, event promotion, and multimedia storytelling.
The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative in identifying stories of interest for internal and external communications, translating research into accessible communications, and identifying opportunities to increase public engagement with departmental activities. The position operates with a moderate level of independence and collaborates regularly with faculty, researchers, administrative staff, and institutional communications offices to ensure accurate and effective dissemination of information.
Note: This position will report to the Program Director. This is a hybrid position with up to 2 telework days. Additional telework day will be considered after successful completion of probation.
BENEFITS: Exempt Regular
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Design and produce digital and print communications materials to support departmental promotions, research dissemination, events, and public-facing initiatives.
- Develop, write, and edit press releases, media advisories, feature stories, newsletters, and other communications materials to promote departmental initiatives, faculty research, events, and accomplishments.
- Create and manage digital storytelling content including web articles, social media posts, short-form videos, and multimedia features designed to increase engagement with departmental audiences.
- Use website, newsletter, and social media analytics to evaluate audience engagement, optimize messaging strategies, and improve distribution of communications content across platforms.
- Identify and develop content highlighting faculty research, student achievements, grants, and departmental initiatives.
- Meet with colleagues and/or co-workers to determine needs, timeframe, develop design concepts, and review work from inception through delivery of finished product.
- Coordinate logistics and manage technical aspects of virtual events including chat features, sharing screens, recording, etc.; troubleshoot issues that arise throughout the event; make recommendations proactively on lighting, sound and overall conditions.
- Apply new media technologies and best practices for web, email, mobile and social media platforms.
- Use photography, video, and basic multimedia tools to capture and document departmental events and activities.
- Develop communications for publication in EPH Weekly, on EPH Website or other publications. Generate interest and convey written messages using professional business language and leader’s voice for style and content; write, edit, craft, and contribute to publications, blogs, social media.
- Serve as co-editor of EPH Weekly and biweekly funding bulletin, including identifying newsworthy content, writing and editing articles, coordinating submissions from faculty and staff, and managing email distribution through Constant Contact.
- Capture and document EPH events through photography, video, and written coverage, producing multimedia materials for web, newsletter, and social media distribution. (Position may require some evening, early mornings, and/or weekends.)
- Edit photos and short video clips for use in web, newsletter, and social media communications.
- Create and maintain web content including feature stories, announcements, event promotions, and multimedia materials to improve internal and external communications and visibility of departmental programs.
- Attend monthly faculty meetings; report on communications and looking for important material that we should promote (e.g., special announcements and news, events, awards, etc.).
- Assist with content planning and updates for departmental websites, coordinating with web developers as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, graphic arts, visual arts, communications, media or related.
Experience: Two years of related communications, journalism, marketing, media relations, digital media, or public relations experience. Research experience in an academic setting preferred, basic knowledge of medical terminology highly desirable.
Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Clery act designated job as campus security authority (CSA). CSA members will comply with Clery Act requirements.
Three professional writing or multimedia communications samples are requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- The ability to produce clear, accurate content on deadline.
- The ability to accept feedback gracefully, be personable, and maintain a professional attitude.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, accurate, and engaging content for diverse audiences, including news-style writing, feature stories, newsletters, and digital communications; writing samples may be requested.
- Experience managing digital communications platforms including websites, email newsletters, and social media channels, and applying analytics to guide communications strategy.
- Working familiarity with graphic and multimedia editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) or similar software.
- Create appealing visual content that meets specific goals.
- Demonstrated ability to use camera/equipment and to edit and incorporate post-production add-ons.
- Advanced skill using Zoom, WebEx and similar communications software.
Salary Range: $61,000 - $68,000, Commensurate with education and experience.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E2922E
Employee Class: Exempt Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Financial Disclosure: No
Organization: School of Medicine - Epidemiology and Public Health
Job Posting: Mar 17, 2026
Unposting Date: Mar 31, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
INTRODUCTION
The University of Maryland, Baltimore is currently recruiting for a Communications, Media & Public Relations Specialist.
This position requires a versatile communications professional with strong writing, digital media, and public relations skills who can work across multiple communications platforms and adapt quickly to evolving media and technology environments. This position supports the Department’s communications strategy by developing compelling written and visual content, managing digital communications channels, and elevating the visibility of departmental research, programs, faculty, and events. The role will apply communications and storytelling skills to a wide range of assignments including media relations, digital and print communications, branding, web content, social media, event promotion, and multimedia storytelling.
The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative in identifying stories of interest for internal and external communications, translating research into accessible communications, and identifying opportunities to increase public engagement with departmental activities. The position operates with a moderate level of independence and collaborates regularly with faculty, researchers, administrative staff, and institutional communications offices to ensure accurate and effective dissemination of information.
Note: This position will report to the Program Director. This is a hybrid position with up to 2 telework days. Additional telework day will be considered after successful completion of probation.
BENEFITS: Exempt Regular
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Design and produce digital and print communications materials to support departmental promotions, research dissemination, events, and public-facing initiatives.
- Develop, write, and edit press releases, media advisories, feature stories, newsletters, and other communications materials to promote departmental initiatives, faculty research, events, and accomplishments.
- Create and manage digital storytelling content including web articles, social media posts, short-form videos, and multimedia features designed to increase engagement with departmental audiences.
- Use website, newsletter, and social media analytics to evaluate audience engagement, optimize messaging strategies, and improve distribution of communications content across platforms.
- Identify and develop content highlighting faculty research, student achievements, grants, and departmental initiatives.
- Meet with colleagues and/or co-workers to determine needs, timeframe, develop design concepts, and review work from inception through delivery of finished product.
- Coordinate logistics and manage technical aspects of virtual events including chat features, sharing screens, recording, etc.; troubleshoot issues that arise throughout the event; make recommendations proactively on lighting, sound and overall conditions.
- Apply new media technologies and best practices for web, email, mobile and social media platforms.
- Use photography, video, and basic multimedia tools to capture and document departmental events and activities.
- Develop communications for publication in EPH Weekly, on EPH Website or other publications. Generate interest and convey written messages using professional business language and leader’s voice for style and content; write, edit, craft, and contribute to publications, blogs, social media.
- Serve as co-editor of EPH Weekly and biweekly funding bulletin, including identifying newsworthy content, writing and editing articles, coordinating submissions from faculty and staff, and managing email distribution through Constant Contact.
- Capture and document EPH events through photography, video, and written coverage, producing multimedia materials for web, newsletter, and social media distribution. (Position may require some evening, early mornings, and/or weekends.)
- Edit photos and short video clips for use in web, newsletter, and social media communications.
- Create and maintain web content including feature stories, announcements, event promotions, and multimedia materials to improve internal and external communications and visibility of departmental programs.
- Attend monthly faculty meetings; report on communications and looking for important material that we should promote (e.g., special announcements and news, events, awards, etc.).
- Assist with content planning and updates for departmental websites, coordinating with web developers as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, graphic arts, visual arts, communications, media or related.
Experience: Two years of related communications, journalism, marketing, media relations, digital media, or public relations experience. Research experience in an academic setting preferred, basic knowledge of medical terminology highly desirable.
Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Clery act designated job as campus security authority (CSA). CSA members will comply with Clery Act requirements.
Three professional writing or multimedia communications samples are requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- The ability to produce clear, accurate content on deadline.
- The ability to accept feedback gracefully, be personable, and maintain a professional attitude.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, accurate, and engaging content for diverse audiences, including news-style writing, feature stories, newsletters, and digital communications; writing samples may be requested.
- Experience managing digital communications platforms including websites, email newsletters, and social media channels, and applying analytics to guide communications strategy.
- Working familiarity with graphic and multimedia editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) or similar software.
- Create appealing visual content that meets specific goals.
- Demonstrated ability to use camera/equipment and to edit and incorporate post-production add-ons.
- Advanced skill using Zoom, WebEx and similar communications software.
Salary Range: $61,000 - $68,000, Commensurate with education and experience.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E2922E
Employee Class: Exempt Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Financial Disclosure: No
Organization: School of Medicine - Epidemiology and Public Health
Job Posting: Mar 17, 2026
Unposting Date: Mar 31, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Public Relations Specialist
Target employers with a PR department, not just a PR agency
In-house PR teams at large corporations, tech companies, and nonprofits sponsor more consistently than boutique agencies. Agencies often misclassify the role as not requiring a specific degree, which complicates the H-1B specialty occupation argument.
Frame your degree as field-specific, not general
A degree in communications, journalism, or public relations strengthens your specialty occupation case. If your degree is in an unrelated field, document how coursework directly maps to PR practice before your employer files the petition.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates specialized expertise
Crisis communications experience, industry-specific media relationships, or bilingual PR capabilities make your profile harder to replace with a generalist. Employers are more motivated to sponsor candidates who fill a skills gap they cannot easily hire around.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round
Raising it early avoids wasted time on both sides. Phrase it practically: ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before and whether their legal team is familiar with the process for communications roles.
Register for the H-1B lottery in March, even before you have an offer
If you are currently on OPT or another status that allows registration, your employer can submit a lottery entry before a full petition is filed. Winning a selection slot does not obligate either party to proceed.
Browse Migrate Mate for roles explicitly open to sponsorship
Most general job boards do not filter by visa sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate surfaces PR roles from employers who have indicated openness to sponsoring, saving you the friction of applying blind and asking later.
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Does a Public Relations Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it is not automatic. USCIS looks at whether the specific position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. PR roles that involve strategic communications, media relations management, or crisis response at a professional level generally qualify. Roles that broadly accept any degree field are more likely to face a Request for Evidence.
Which visa types are realistic for a PR Specialist seeking sponsorship?
The H-1B is the most common path and requires employer sponsorship through the annual lottery. The O-1A is an option for PR professionals who can document extraordinary achievement, such as significant media coverage of their work, industry awards, or a track record of high-profile campaigns. Australians should also consider the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is faster to process.
What degree does a Public Relations Specialist need to support an H-1B petition?
A bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or marketing is the strongest foundation. Degrees in English or business with substantial communications coursework can also work if the employer documents the connection in the petition. Unrelated degrees are not disqualifying but require a more detailed equivalency argument, sometimes supported by a credentials evaluation.
How likely is it that a PR employer will agree to sponsor an H-1B?
Larger organizations with established legal infrastructure, including major corporations, universities, healthcare systems, and technology companies, sponsor more reliably than small agencies. The willingness to sponsor correlates strongly with how hard the employer has found it to fill the role domestically. Searching Migrate Mate lets you focus specifically on employers who have already indicated sponsorship openness.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new PR employer if I change jobs?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you have not fallen out of status. The new employer must file their own I-129 petition and Labor Condition Application. The specialty occupation requirement applies fresh to the new role.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Public Relations Specialist 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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