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Media Director roles qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations when the position requires a degree in communications, media, marketing, or a related field. Australian nationals can secure E-3 sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, and the visa renews in two-year increments with no cap limiting how many times you can extend.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 16658
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 11/08/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required.
- Cover letter is preferred.
- Contact information for three professional contacts.
Job Summary
The Director of Social Media Strategy and Engagement is a strategic, senior leadership position for the recently merged UT San Antonio. The team member in this newly created position will set the comprehensive vision for social media brand promotion, audience engagement and reputation management through curation of the flagship (official) @UTSA channels.
A successful candidate proactively understands and applies social media trends while forecasting new channels and engagement strategies to expand the flagship presence and deliver business outcomes. Additionally, the candidate understands how to ethically apply AI models for social listening strategies, multimedia content and/or an effective workflow.
The position serves as a cross-functional, strategic advisor to senior executives and demonstrates exceptional judgment, discretion and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
This leader is responsible for guiding and developing a high-performing team and contributes to designing and implementing strategies to bolster and/or protect the institution's reputation through social presence, creative storytelling, executive visibility and digital platform management.
Reporting to the Senior Executive Director of University Strategic Communications, the individual will be responsible for building internal and external relationships to include cross-divisional teams, peers, direct reports and student-workers.
Core Responsibilities
- Leads the university's flagship institutional social media strategy and engagement efforts while serving as a central strategic advisor to colleagues across the university on digital engagement, reputation management and emerging social media trends.
- Establishes systems, processes and standards informed by competitive data and insights, including AI, that ensures the flagship social presence is managed with the highest level of care.
- Evaluates emerging platforms, technologies and digital engagement strategies to support storytelling, innovation, audience growth and generative engine optimization. Recommends new approaches to enhance visibility, engagement and brand affinity across digital channels.
- Oversees the design, development, publication and distribution of multimedia content for the flagship social media channels to ensure consistency, quality, accessibility and alignment with institutional voice.
- Develops strategies to advance executive visibility and institutional thought leadership across digital channels.
- Monitors and analyzes social media conversations, emerging issues, news cycles and public discourse that may impact the university's reputation or operations. Synthesizes these discussions and competitive trends into real-time, actionable insights to support issues management, crisis communications and executive decision-making.
- Leads flagship social media communications during emergencies, operational disruptions and other reputational matters.
- Oversees social media analytics, measurement and reporting efforts to evaluate channel performance, audience engagement and institutional impact. Develops executive-level reports and presentations that communicate outcomes, trends, reputational insights and strategic recommendations.
- Empowers a multi-person social media team, including full-time staff members and student workers by delivering coaching and feedback, clarity and opportunities for professional development.
- Develops and oversees enterprise social media standards, governance and best practices. Leads the university's Social Media Collective.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Seven (7) years of related work experience, including at least five (5) years of full-time experience in social media strategy and engagement.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in supervising a full-time social media or digital media team.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Mastery of social media trends and audience behavior.
- Strategic leadership in social media, with the ability to translate insights into action.
- Demonstrated success in strategic communications and reputation management using social media.
- Strong people leadership skills, including team management and mentoring.
- Robust analytics, decision-making, forecasting and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communications with executives.
- Broad understanding of how AI impacts social media.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to support crisis communications and issues management.
Working Conditions
Office environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the department's needs.
Physical Demands
Jobs are sedentary; if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 16658
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 11/08/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required.
- Cover letter is preferred.
- Contact information for three professional contacts.
Job Summary
The Director of Social Media Strategy and Engagement is a strategic, senior leadership position for the recently merged UT San Antonio. The team member in this newly created position will set the comprehensive vision for social media brand promotion, audience engagement and reputation management through curation of the flagship (official) @UTSA channels.
A successful candidate proactively understands and applies social media trends while forecasting new channels and engagement strategies to expand the flagship presence and deliver business outcomes. Additionally, the candidate understands how to ethically apply AI models for social listening strategies, multimedia content and/or an effective workflow.
The position serves as a cross-functional, strategic advisor to senior executives and demonstrates exceptional judgment, discretion and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
This leader is responsible for guiding and developing a high-performing team and contributes to designing and implementing strategies to bolster and/or protect the institution's reputation through social presence, creative storytelling, executive visibility and digital platform management.
Reporting to the Senior Executive Director of University Strategic Communications, the individual will be responsible for building internal and external relationships to include cross-divisional teams, peers, direct reports and student-workers.
Core Responsibilities
- Leads the university's flagship institutional social media strategy and engagement efforts while serving as a central strategic advisor to colleagues across the university on digital engagement, reputation management and emerging social media trends.
- Establishes systems, processes and standards informed by competitive data and insights, including AI, that ensures the flagship social presence is managed with the highest level of care.
- Evaluates emerging platforms, technologies and digital engagement strategies to support storytelling, innovation, audience growth and generative engine optimization. Recommends new approaches to enhance visibility, engagement and brand affinity across digital channels.
- Oversees the design, development, publication and distribution of multimedia content for the flagship social media channels to ensure consistency, quality, accessibility and alignment with institutional voice.
- Develops strategies to advance executive visibility and institutional thought leadership across digital channels.
- Monitors and analyzes social media conversations, emerging issues, news cycles and public discourse that may impact the university's reputation or operations. Synthesizes these discussions and competitive trends into real-time, actionable insights to support issues management, crisis communications and executive decision-making.
- Leads flagship social media communications during emergencies, operational disruptions and other reputational matters.
- Oversees social media analytics, measurement and reporting efforts to evaluate channel performance, audience engagement and institutional impact. Develops executive-level reports and presentations that communicate outcomes, trends, reputational insights and strategic recommendations.
- Empowers a multi-person social media team, including full-time staff members and student workers by delivering coaching and feedback, clarity and opportunities for professional development.
- Develops and oversees enterprise social media standards, governance and best practices. Leads the university's Social Media Collective.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Seven (7) years of related work experience, including at least five (5) years of full-time experience in social media strategy and engagement.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in supervising a full-time social media or digital media team.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Mastery of social media trends and audience behavior.
- Strategic leadership in social media, with the ability to translate insights into action.
- Demonstrated success in strategic communications and reputation management using social media.
- Strong people leadership skills, including team management and mentoring.
- Robust analytics, decision-making, forecasting and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communications with executives.
- Broad understanding of how AI impacts social media.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to support crisis communications and issues management.
Working Conditions
Office environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary depending on the department's needs.
Physical Demands
Jobs are sedentary; if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Media Director
Translate your Australian credentials clearly
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in communications or media is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before you start applying so employers aren't left guessing.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Media Director roles are concentrated in advertising networks, broadcast groups, and media agencies. Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify which specific companies have filed LCAs for media and communications roles in the last two years.
Clarify the specialty occupation case in your application
Not every Media Director role automatically qualifies as a specialty occupation. If the job description says a degree is 'preferred' rather than 'required,' push back during negotiation and ask the employer to revise it, since USCIS scrutinizes this distinction closely.
Time your offer to align with LCA certification
The DOL must certify the LCA before your consulate appointment can be scheduled. Build at least three weeks into your start-date negotiation for LCA processing, so you're not arriving at the interview with uncertified documents.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This avoids the coordination gaps that happen when employers try to manage the filing internally without prior E-3 experience.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at the consulate
Media Directors sometimes face closer scrutiny at Australian consulates when they hold senior titles, because officers assess ties to Australia. Bring documentation of ongoing commitments at home, such as property ownership, family ties, or active Australian business relationships.
E-3 Visa Media Director: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Media Director jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Media Director roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship, filtering out listings that only support H-1B or require citizenship. Because the E-3 involves no lottery and a straightforward LCA process, many media and advertising employers who won't touch H-1B will sponsor an E-3 without hesitation once they understand the difference.
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.
Does a Media Director role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
A Media Director role qualifies when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in communications, media studies, marketing, or a closely related field. The degree must be a prerequisite for the job, not simply a preference. Roles that frame the degree as optional or accept any bachelor's field create a weaker specialty occupation case and may draw USCIS scrutiny.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Media Director roles?
The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap that limits approvals, and no registration fee. For a Media Director coming from Australia, this means you can apply whenever you have a job offer, not just once a year during H-1B registration season. The E-3 also renews indefinitely in two-year increments, so there's no six-year ceiling the way there is with H-1B.
Can I change employers or get promoted while on an E-3?
Changing employers requires a new LCA and a new visa stamp if you're outside the U.S., or a change of status if you're already in the country. A significant promotion, such as moving from Media Director to Chief Marketing Officer, may require a new LCA even with the same employer if the role's duties and prevailing wage level change materially.