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Advertising roles in strategy, media planning, creative direction, and account management qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, making U.S. advertising agencies and brand teams a realistic and direct career move.
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Reporting to the Director, Media and Advertising, the Media and Advertising Specialist (“Specialist”) coordinates efforts to identify, define, implement, and analyze the marketing strategies for a subset of the programs offered at SPS.
The Specialist works collaboratively with internal teams and a partner agency to ensure tactics align with the identified strategy. The Specialist coordinates cross-functional marketing project plans, tracks deliverables and timelines, and adjusts implementation details as needed to support established program goals.
The incumbent exercises discretion and judgment in resolving non-routine operational issues, determining appropriate courses of action, and coordinating solutions across University shared-service partners. The Specialist is responsible for assessing competing operational priorities, identifying and addressing exceptions and process deficiencies, and implementing solutions within established areas of authority, escalating matters requiring policy or senior management determinations.
Responsibilities
Project manage and traffic agency deliverables (30%)
- Assists marketing team, program directors, and program operations directors in identifying target populations for each program.
- Engages and collaborates with stakeholders to translate established marketing goals into coordinated action plans to drive enrollments for the specialized Master’s, high school and summer programs.
- Independently prioritizes and executes action steps to achieve targeted goals and outcomes within established marketing strategies.
- Coordinates cross-functional marketing project plans, tracks deliverables and timelines, and adjusts implementation details as needed to support program goals.
- Assesses effectiveness and impact of initiatives for marketing, advertising, and communications.
Interaction with Academic teams on marketing efforts and reporting (35%)
- Collaborates with marketing team to conduct research projects that explore advertising opportunities and/or identify new targets and competitors in the market.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to evaluate operational needs and align efforts with the identified strategies.
- Collaborates with marketing and recruitment teams to support events digitally.
- Ensures marketing content aligns with established messaging strategy and program objectives.
Reporting & Analytics (20%)
- Monitors the effectiveness and success of the program level and school level strategies.
- Analyzes and reports on the outcomes, lessons learned, and recommended next steps for each program.
Other Duties (15%)
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned or requested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience required
- 2 - 4 years related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in relevant area
- Experience in higher education
- Data and outcome-driven market project experience
- Prior experience developing and executing marketing strategy in higher education
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Significant experience with the Office Suite of programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and Analytics programs (Google Analytics)
- Experience in and knowledge of response-driven campaigns or programs (print and online)
- Significant knowledge of the competitive landscape for higher educational offerings
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in teams
- Demonstrated ability in project management and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
LOCATION
- New York
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $67,300 - $73,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director, Media and Advertising, the Media and Advertising Specialist (“Specialist”) coordinates efforts to identify, define, implement, and analyze the marketing strategies for a subset of the programs offered at SPS.
The Specialist works collaboratively with internal teams and a partner agency to ensure tactics align with the identified strategy. The Specialist coordinates cross-functional marketing project plans, tracks deliverables and timelines, and adjusts implementation details as needed to support established program goals.
The incumbent exercises discretion and judgment in resolving non-routine operational issues, determining appropriate courses of action, and coordinating solutions across University shared-service partners. The Specialist is responsible for assessing competing operational priorities, identifying and addressing exceptions and process deficiencies, and implementing solutions within established areas of authority, escalating matters requiring policy or senior management determinations.
Responsibilities
Project manage and traffic agency deliverables (30%)
- Assists marketing team, program directors, and program operations directors in identifying target populations for each program.
- Engages and collaborates with stakeholders to translate established marketing goals into coordinated action plans to drive enrollments for the specialized Master’s, high school and summer programs.
- Independently prioritizes and executes action steps to achieve targeted goals and outcomes within established marketing strategies.
- Coordinates cross-functional marketing project plans, tracks deliverables and timelines, and adjusts implementation details as needed to support program goals.
- Assesses effectiveness and impact of initiatives for marketing, advertising, and communications.
Interaction with Academic teams on marketing efforts and reporting (35%)
- Collaborates with marketing team to conduct research projects that explore advertising opportunities and/or identify new targets and competitors in the market.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to evaluate operational needs and align efforts with the identified strategies.
- Collaborates with marketing and recruitment teams to support events digitally.
- Ensures marketing content aligns with established messaging strategy and program objectives.
Reporting & Analytics (20%)
- Monitors the effectiveness and success of the program level and school level strategies.
- Analyzes and reports on the outcomes, lessons learned, and recommended next steps for each program.
Other Duties (15%)
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned or requested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience required
- 2 - 4 years related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in relevant area
- Experience in higher education
- Data and outcome-driven market project experience
- Prior experience developing and executing marketing strategy in higher education
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Significant experience with the Office Suite of programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and Analytics programs (Google Analytics)
- Experience in and knowledge of response-driven campaigns or programs (print and online)
- Significant knowledge of the competitive landscape for higher educational offerings
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in teams
- Demonstrated ability in project management and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
LOCATION
- New York
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $67,300 - $73,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Advertising
Frame your portfolio for U.S. market expectations
U.S. hiring managers want to see measurable outcomes tied to specific campaigns. Reframe Australian case studies around metrics like CPM, ROAS, and conversion lift rather than awards or brand recognition that won't translate across markets.
Target agencies with established visa filing history
Large holding company agencies and in-house brand teams at multinational corporations have HR and legal infrastructure to support E-3 visa filings. Independent shops may be open to sponsoring but often need more education on the process before committing.
Clarify your degree field during the offer stage
Advertising roles require a directly related bachelor's degree to qualify as a specialty occupation. If your degree is in communications, marketing, or a related field rather than advertising specifically, prepare documentation showing the direct connection to the offered role.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have a written offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage the Labor Condition Application with DOL and prepare your consulate package. This removes the filing burden from your new employer and reduces delays between offer and start date.
Negotiate your start date around LCA certification timing
DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days, but your employer needs the certified LCA before you can book your consulate appointment. Build at least three to four weeks between offer acceptance and your intended start date to avoid rescheduling.
Search for E-3 advertising roles through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters advertising jobs by verified E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not spending time on roles where the employer is unfamiliar with the visa. Search by specialization, including media, creative, and brand strategy, to match your specific advertising background.
E-3 Visa Advertising: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find advertising jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search. It filters advertising roles by employers with active E-3 or LCA filing history, so you can focus on companies already set up to sponsor. You can filter by specialization within advertising, including media planning, creative, brand strategy, and account management, to match your specific background.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Do advertising roles qualify as specialty occupations for the E-3?
Most advertising roles qualify when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as advertising, marketing, communications, or a related discipline. Roles like media planner, brand strategist, account director, and creative director typically meet the specialty occupation standard. Generalist coordinator roles with no degree requirement may not qualify, so the job description matters as much as the title.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for advertising professionals?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australian advertising professionals. There's no annual lottery, no cap to worry about, and the application goes directly to a U.S. consulate in Australia rather than waiting months for USCIS adjudication. The E-3 is renewable indefinitely in two-year increments, so there's no hard expiration on your ability to build a long-term career in U.S. advertising.
What happens to my E-3 status if I change advertising agencies?
Your E-3 is employer-specific, so switching agencies requires a new LCA and a fresh visa application or change of status filing. You can't port your existing E-3 to a new employer the way some other visa categories allow. Plan for a gap of several weeks between offer and start date at the new agency to allow for LCA certification and consulate scheduling.