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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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Posting Date
07-23-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
8605
Areas of Expertise
Marketing
Job Category
Marketing, Communications, Public Relations
Locations
Houston, TX, US
Posting Location: Austin, TX, US
Posting Location: Dallas, TX, US
Description
Your Role
Gensler is seeking a creative, strategic, and highly collaborative Social Media Specialist to support the South Central Region, including offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Nashville and San Antonio. This role will help elevate Gensler's brand, people, projects, thought leadership, and culture across social media channels while supporting regional business goals and employee engagement initiatives.
Working closely with the South Central Region PR and marketing teams, office and practice area leadership, and design professionals, the Social Media Specialist will develop and execute content strategies that amplify Gensler's impact across the region and strengthen our presence among clients, prospective employees, media, industry organizations, and community partners.
The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller, skilled content creator, and social media strategist who understands how to translate architecture, design, and workplace culture into compelling digital content.
What You Will Do
Social Media Strategy & Content Development:
- Partner with marketing and PR teams to create visual branding guidelines and standards for social media content
- Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with regional business, brand, talent acquisition, and thought leadership objectives
- Manage content planning and publishing across Hootsuite Amplify and office Instagram accounts via Sprout Social
- Create and maintain regional content calendars in coordination with PR, marketing, and office leadership teams
- Identify timely opportunities to promote people, projects, awards, research, thought leadership, speaking engagements, community impact initiatives, and firm announcements
- Ensure all content aligns with Gensler's brand standards, voice, and messaging priorities
Content Creation:
- Write, edit, and publish engaging social media content
- Partner with designers, architects, strategists, and subject matter experts to develop stories that showcase Gensler's work and expertise
- Capture and curate photography, video, and event content from across the region
- Develop short-form video content, employee spotlights, project features, office culture content, and event coverage
- Collaborate with office PR and marketing teams to create visually engaging assets
Employee Advocacy & Internal Engagement:
- Serve as the regional lead for employee advocacy initiatives, including Hootsuite Amplify
- Train and support staff on social media best practices
- Identify opportunities to increase participation among leadership and subject matter experts
Project & Practice Promotion:
- Support social media campaigns tied to major project milestones, openings, awards, rankings, and media coverage
- Promote thought leadership generated by Gensler's practice area and regional/office leadership
- Collaborate with PR and marketing teams to amplify earned media coverage and speaking opportunities
Analytics & Reporting:
- Monitor and measure social media performance
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting on channel growth, engagement, audience trends, and content performance
- Provide recommendations to improve effectiveness and reach
- Stay informed on emerging social media trends, platform updates, and best practices
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, or related field
- 3 to 5+ years of professional social media, digital marketing, communications, or public relations experience
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Experience managing LinkedIn, Instagram, and social media management platforms
- Experience with content planning, analytics, and reporting
- Strong photography and video content creation skills preferred
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Express, Canva, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or similar platforms preferred
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders across multiple offices
- Interest in architecture, design, workplace culture, innovation, and the built environment
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.
General Information
Posting Date
07-23-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
8605
Areas of Expertise
Marketing
Job Category
Marketing, Communications, Public Relations
Locations
Houston, TX, US
Posting Location: Austin, TX, US
Posting Location: Dallas, TX, US
Description
Your Role
Gensler is seeking a creative, strategic, and highly collaborative Social Media Specialist to support the South Central Region, including offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Nashville and San Antonio. This role will help elevate Gensler's brand, people, projects, thought leadership, and culture across social media channels while supporting regional business goals and employee engagement initiatives.
Working closely with the South Central Region PR and marketing teams, office and practice area leadership, and design professionals, the Social Media Specialist will develop and execute content strategies that amplify Gensler's impact across the region and strengthen our presence among clients, prospective employees, media, industry organizations, and community partners.
The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller, skilled content creator, and social media strategist who understands how to translate architecture, design, and workplace culture into compelling digital content.
What You Will Do
Social Media Strategy & Content Development:
- Partner with marketing and PR teams to create visual branding guidelines and standards for social media content
- Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with regional business, brand, talent acquisition, and thought leadership objectives
- Manage content planning and publishing across Hootsuite Amplify and office Instagram accounts via Sprout Social
- Create and maintain regional content calendars in coordination with PR, marketing, and office leadership teams
- Identify timely opportunities to promote people, projects, awards, research, thought leadership, speaking engagements, community impact initiatives, and firm announcements
- Ensure all content aligns with Gensler's brand standards, voice, and messaging priorities
Content Creation:
- Write, edit, and publish engaging social media content
- Partner with designers, architects, strategists, and subject matter experts to develop stories that showcase Gensler's work and expertise
- Capture and curate photography, video, and event content from across the region
- Develop short-form video content, employee spotlights, project features, office culture content, and event coverage
- Collaborate with office PR and marketing teams to create visually engaging assets
Employee Advocacy & Internal Engagement:
- Serve as the regional lead for employee advocacy initiatives, including Hootsuite Amplify
- Train and support staff on social media best practices
- Identify opportunities to increase participation among leadership and subject matter experts
Project & Practice Promotion:
- Support social media campaigns tied to major project milestones, openings, awards, rankings, and media coverage
- Promote thought leadership generated by Gensler's practice area and regional/office leadership
- Collaborate with PR and marketing teams to amplify earned media coverage and speaking opportunities
Analytics & Reporting:
- Monitor and measure social media performance
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting on channel growth, engagement, audience trends, and content performance
- Provide recommendations to improve effectiveness and reach
- Stay informed on emerging social media trends, platform updates, and best practices
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, or related field
- 3 to 5+ years of professional social media, digital marketing, communications, or public relations experience
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Experience managing LinkedIn, Instagram, and social media management platforms
- Experience with content planning, analytics, and reporting
- Strong photography and video content creation skills preferred
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including Adobe Express, Canva, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or similar platforms preferred
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders across multiple offices
- Interest in architecture, design, workplace culture, innovation, and the built environment
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.
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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.