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Public Relations Specialists can qualify for H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree in communications, PR, or a related field. Employers in media, tech, and corporate sectors actively sponsor, though demonstrating specialty occupation status is the key hurdle. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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LOCATION: Maury Regional Medical Center - Columbia, TN
SHIFT: Full-time, Days, 8am-4:30pm
MAURY REGIONAL HEALTH:
At Maury Regional Health, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care, offering exceptional service. As a top-rated organization, we foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment where innovation and patient care lead the way.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Public Relations Specialist is responsible for managing the media narrative across our healthcare network. This role builds relationships with local and regional media outlets, and designs/executes media campaigns designed to inform and educate the community about the organization’s news and major milestones. This role also helps strengthen the relationships with community organizations including area Chambers.
Core Responsibilities
- Media Cultivation: Establish and maintain strong daily relationships with local newspaper editors, radio hosts, television reporters, and digital journalists across hospital communities and the surrounding counties.
- Campaign Execution: Draft and distribute high-impact press releases, media advisories, and pitch packages.
- Reputation Management: Proactively monitor local and regional media.
- Thought Leadership: Work with the MarCom director to create thought leadership content to spotlight clinical and leader expertise by providing a voice on trending topics relevant to the community.
- Integration: Partner with the Marketing & Branding Specialist to launch regular "Meet the Physician", "Provider Spotlight", “GME”, and “Employee Testimonials” media features across the community surrounding counties.
- Owned Media Content: Manage a content calendar and create ongoing written and visual content designed to drive community education and enhance the patient experience.
Job Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field Required
- Experience: 3–5 years of professional PR or marketing experience; healthcare industry background is strongly preferred
WHY MAURY:
- 2025 Great Place to Work & 2024 Best Place for Working Parents
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plans & PTO
- Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement & Career Advancement Navigation
- Employee Discounts
- Childcare Services – Hospitots
- Adoption Assistance
For more information: About Maury Regional Health
MISSION, VISION & VALUES:
MISSION: Clinical excellence. Compassionate care. Every patient. Every day.
VISION: To be the trusted choice for health and wellness in southern Middle Tennessee by delivering a safe, seamless and patient-centered experience.
VALUES:
W – Wholeness: Wellness-centered care of mind, body & spirit for our patients & health care team.
E – Empathy: Understanding the feelings of others as we walk with them on their path to wellness.
C – Community: Creating relationships, connections & trust.
A – Advocacy: Defending the rights of all to be heard.
R – Respect: Treating everyone with dignity & respect.
E – Engagement: Actively involving all stakeholders in creating better health outcomes for southern Middle Tennessee.
STRATEGIC ANCHORS:
- Quality patient care
- Highly effective teams
- Stewardship of resources
- Innovative culture
Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law. Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.
DEPT: Marketing and Communications
LOCATION: Maury Regional Medical Center - Columbia, TN
SHIFT: Full-time, Days, 8am-4:30pm
MAURY REGIONAL HEALTH:
At Maury Regional Health, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care, offering exceptional service. As a top-rated organization, we foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment where innovation and patient care lead the way.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Public Relations Specialist is responsible for managing the media narrative across our healthcare network. This role builds relationships with local and regional media outlets, and designs/executes media campaigns designed to inform and educate the community about the organization’s news and major milestones. This role also helps strengthen the relationships with community organizations including area Chambers.
Core Responsibilities
- Media Cultivation: Establish and maintain strong daily relationships with local newspaper editors, radio hosts, television reporters, and digital journalists across hospital communities and the surrounding counties.
- Campaign Execution: Draft and distribute high-impact press releases, media advisories, and pitch packages.
- Reputation Management: Proactively monitor local and regional media.
- Thought Leadership: Work with the MarCom director to create thought leadership content to spotlight clinical and leader expertise by providing a voice on trending topics relevant to the community.
- Integration: Partner with the Marketing & Branding Specialist to launch regular "Meet the Physician", "Provider Spotlight", “GME”, and “Employee Testimonials” media features across the community surrounding counties.
- Owned Media Content: Manage a content calendar and create ongoing written and visual content designed to drive community education and enhance the patient experience.
Job Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field Required
- Experience: 3–5 years of professional PR or marketing experience; healthcare industry background is strongly preferred
WHY MAURY:
- 2025 Great Place to Work & 2024 Best Place for Working Parents
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plans & PTO
- Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement & Career Advancement Navigation
- Employee Discounts
- Childcare Services – Hospitots
- Adoption Assistance
For more information: About Maury Regional Health
MISSION, VISION & VALUES:
MISSION: Clinical excellence. Compassionate care. Every patient. Every day.
VISION: To be the trusted choice for health and wellness in southern Middle Tennessee by delivering a safe, seamless and patient-centered experience.
VALUES:
W – Wholeness: Wellness-centered care of mind, body & spirit for our patients & health care team.
E – Empathy: Understanding the feelings of others as we walk with them on their path to wellness.
C – Community: Creating relationships, connections & trust.
A – Advocacy: Defending the rights of all to be heard.
R – Respect: Treating everyone with dignity & respect.
E – Engagement: Actively involving all stakeholders in creating better health outcomes for southern Middle Tennessee.
STRATEGIC ANCHORS:
- Quality patient care
- Highly effective teams
- Stewardship of resources
- Innovative culture
Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law. Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 visa 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.