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Correspondent roles at U.S. news organizations can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Foreign journalists with advanced degrees or specialized reporting credentials are well-positioned for sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation(s): Memphis, TN | Knoxville, TN | Charlotte, NC | Orlando, FL | Little Rock, AR | Nashville, TN | Atlanta, GA | Birmingham, AL | Houston, TX | Dallas, TX
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Travel: Up to 25%
Summary
This senior role is responsible for driving treasury management revenue growth within the Correspondent Banking division and serving as the strategic TM leader for the correspondent TM business. The position combines direct client-facing Treasury Management (TM) sales leadership with ownership of the TM business strategy, sales execution, and product development needs worked in partnership with product manager assigned correspondent banking relationship. The leader will collaborate across TM Sales, Implementation, Product, Risk, Operations, Technology, and Support teams to expand correspondent relationships, deepen treasury product penetration, improve profitability, and position the bank as the premier correspondent TM partner.
Treasury Sales & Relationship Management
- Develop and execute TM sales strategies for correspondent banking clients
- Identify and grow product utilization across TM Products
- Partner with Relationship Managers to surface, shape, and win new treasury opportunities
- Lead treasury sales presentations, solution design, pricing, and contract negotiations
- Build and maintain a disciplined sales pipeline; meet or exceed production goals
- Conduct annual treasury relationship reviews with key correspondent clients
Correspondent Banking Strategy
- Build and execute the TM strategic plan for the Correspondent Banking TM business
- Assess market opportunities, competitive positioning, and growth pathways
- Establish annual objectives, sales priorities, and business development strategies
- Analyze industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies
- Recommend new products, services, and capabilities to strengthen the correspondent value proposition
- Serve as subject matter expert on correspondent banking and treasury solutions
Business Execution
- Translate strategy into measurable action plans with clear timelines and owners
- Monitor progress to goals; adjust execution plans to ensure outcomes
- Drive cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation and adoption
- Partner with Product and Operations to deliver enhancements that improve the client experience
- Lead business process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and speed-to-market
- Coordinate TM initiatives across Treasury, Commercial Banking, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Finance
- Ensure adherence to TM risk, compliance, regulatory, and control requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 7+ years of Treasury Management sales experience
- 5+ years of commercial or correspondent banking experience
- Demonstrated experience developing treasury solutions for financial institutions
- Strong strategic planning and business execution track record
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
- Excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills
Location(s): Memphis, TN | Knoxville, TN | Charlotte, NC | Orlando, FL | Little Rock, AR | Nashville, TN | Atlanta, GA | Birmingham, AL | Houston, TX | Dallas, TX
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Travel: Up to 25%
Summary
This senior role is responsible for driving treasury management revenue growth within the Correspondent Banking division and serving as the strategic TM leader for the correspondent TM business. The position combines direct client-facing Treasury Management (TM) sales leadership with ownership of the TM business strategy, sales execution, and product development needs worked in partnership with product manager assigned correspondent banking relationship. The leader will collaborate across TM Sales, Implementation, Product, Risk, Operations, Technology, and Support teams to expand correspondent relationships, deepen treasury product penetration, improve profitability, and position the bank as the premier correspondent TM partner.
Treasury Sales & Relationship Management
- Develop and execute TM sales strategies for correspondent banking clients
- Identify and grow product utilization across TM Products
- Partner with Relationship Managers to surface, shape, and win new treasury opportunities
- Lead treasury sales presentations, solution design, pricing, and contract negotiations
- Build and maintain a disciplined sales pipeline; meet or exceed production goals
- Conduct annual treasury relationship reviews with key correspondent clients
Correspondent Banking Strategy
- Build and execute the TM strategic plan for the Correspondent Banking TM business
- Assess market opportunities, competitive positioning, and growth pathways
- Establish annual objectives, sales priorities, and business development strategies
- Analyze industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies
- Recommend new products, services, and capabilities to strengthen the correspondent value proposition
- Serve as subject matter expert on correspondent banking and treasury solutions
Business Execution
- Translate strategy into measurable action plans with clear timelines and owners
- Monitor progress to goals; adjust execution plans to ensure outcomes
- Drive cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation and adoption
- Partner with Product and Operations to deliver enhancements that improve the client experience
- Lead business process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and speed-to-market
- Coordinate TM initiatives across Treasury, Commercial Banking, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Finance
- Ensure adherence to TM risk, compliance, regulatory, and control requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 7+ years of Treasury Management sales experience
- 5+ years of commercial or correspondent banking experience
- Demonstrated experience developing treasury solutions for financial institutions
- Strong strategic planning and business execution track record
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
- Excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Correspondent
Document your specialized reporting beat credentials
PERM requires your employer to define a specific job requirement tied to your credentials. Compile bylines, awards, and language proficiency records that demonstrate expertise in a distinct reporting beat, such as foreign affairs, science, or investigative journalism.
Target news organizations with PERM filing history
Large broadcast networks, wire services, and digital outlets are far more likely to sponsor correspondents than small regional outlets. Search OFLC disclosure data via the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have filed PERM applications for journalist or correspondent roles.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B sponsorship
Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is a longer timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Identifying which outlets have sponsored correspondents for green cards is time-consuming without the right data. Migrate Mate filters jobs by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you apply where sponsorship has actually happened.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
EB-2 eligibility hinges on the position requiring an advanced degree in a specific field, such as journalism or international relations. Review the O*NET occupation profile for correspondents to confirm the educational and skill requirements that support your employer's PERM job description.
Negotiate PERM job description terms before signing
The PERM application locks in your job title, duties, and minimum requirements. If your offer letter describes a generalist reporter role, work with your employer to ensure the description accurately reflects specialized duties, since a vague job description weakens the EB-2 advanced-degree argument.
Green Card Correspondent: Frequently Asked Questions
Do correspondent jobs qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are possible. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree in journalism, communications, or a related field and your employer can document that requirement in the PERM application. EB-3 covers roles that require at least a bachelor's degree. The category depends on how your employer defines the minimum job requirements, not your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for correspondents?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries. The downside is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status or consular processing can collectively take two to four years or more depending on your country of birth and USCIS workload.
What does PERM labor certification require from a news employer sponsoring a correspondent?
Your employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers were available for the specific role. This includes job postings, documentation of applicants reviewed, and a detailed job description filed with DOL. The job duties and minimum requirements defined during PERM become binding, so the description must accurately reflect your correspondent role from day one.
How can I find news organizations that have sponsored correspondents for green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search for correspondent and journalist roles filtered by employers with confirmed PERM and I-140 filing history. This narrows your job search to outlets that have already committed resources to green card sponsorship, rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to absorb the legal and administrative costs.
Can a foreign correspondent on an existing work visa begin the green card process without leaving the U.S.?
Yes. If you're already in the U.S. on a valid work visa such as H-1B or O-1 visa, your employer can initiate PERM while you maintain that status. Once the I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status to remain in the U.S. during processing. USCIS allows concurrent filing of I-140 and I-485 when a visa number is immediately available based on your priority date and country of birth.