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Creative roles in advertising, design, content strategy, and media production qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your permanent residency, making sponsorship a longer but permanent path compared to temporary work visas.
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8 News NOW – KLAS is looking for a creative and energetic person to fill the position of Creative Producer. This is a fun and challenging role that offers the right person an opportunity to be a part of one of the nation’s top television broadcasting companies!
The ideal candidate will be experienced in many skill sets and that person could be YOU! One of those skill sets is creative writing. You will be responsible for helping write compelling stories that fit in 30 seconds or less. From that, you will have the opportunity to be the director, videographer, editor, and graphic designer to help tell that story.
But wait, that's not all! The successful candidate will be collaborating with a team of creative individuals just like yourself. You will be instrumental in helping with the station's image spots, topical promos, and other in-house projects. Occasionally, you will have a role in our daily lifestyle show, known as Las Vegas Now, shooting and editing long form segments.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be the liaison between our station and Nexstar’s corporate production and graphics hub. You will provide them with all essential elements including but not limited to video footage, logos, project vision/direction, timelines, and more.
- Have a general understanding of television station branding and promotional initiatives and can lead projects to help make station management’s vision become reality.
- Write, shoot and edit commercials for clients, News, marketing, CBS network and special projects.
- Meet directly with clients and work closely with a sales team to develop strong, professional relationships.
- Direct the on-camera performances of clients, professional actors, and News talent.
- Organize and coordinate shoots with talent agencies and businesses.
- Act as station photographer and create collateral for publication when requested.
- Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of three years of experience in writing, shooting, editing, and lighting; photography and graphic design a plus.
- Have advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management, and encoding video to various formats.
- Exhibit advanced editing expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition and Media Encoder.
- Knowledge of Sony FX 30 camera or similar a plus.
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record is a must.
- Attention to detail and strong personal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
- Must have exceptional creativity, combined with a flexible, get it done mentality.
- Must be able to lift, set up, and operate equipment up to 25 lbs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Commercial Producer must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Commercial Producer must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
INTRODUCTION
8 News NOW – KLAS is looking for a creative and energetic person to fill the position of Creative Producer. This is a fun and challenging role that offers the right person an opportunity to be a part of one of the nation’s top television broadcasting companies!
The ideal candidate will be experienced in many skill sets and that person could be YOU! One of those skill sets is creative writing. You will be responsible for helping write compelling stories that fit in 30 seconds or less. From that, you will have the opportunity to be the director, videographer, editor, and graphic designer to help tell that story.
But wait, that's not all! The successful candidate will be collaborating with a team of creative individuals just like yourself. You will be instrumental in helping with the station's image spots, topical promos, and other in-house projects. Occasionally, you will have a role in our daily lifestyle show, known as Las Vegas Now, shooting and editing long form segments.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be the liaison between our station and Nexstar’s corporate production and graphics hub. You will provide them with all essential elements including but not limited to video footage, logos, project vision/direction, timelines, and more.
- Have a general understanding of television station branding and promotional initiatives and can lead projects to help make station management’s vision become reality.
- Write, shoot and edit commercials for clients, News, marketing, CBS network and special projects.
- Meet directly with clients and work closely with a sales team to develop strong, professional relationships.
- Direct the on-camera performances of clients, professional actors, and News talent.
- Organize and coordinate shoots with talent agencies and businesses.
- Act as station photographer and create collateral for publication when requested.
- Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of three years of experience in writing, shooting, editing, and lighting; photography and graphic design a plus.
- Have advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management, and encoding video to various formats.
- Exhibit advanced editing expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition and Media Encoder.
- Knowledge of Sony FX 30 camera or similar a plus.
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record is a must.
- Attention to detail and strong personal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
- Must have exceptional creativity, combined with a flexible, get it done mentality.
- Must be able to lift, set up, and operate equipment up to 25 lbs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Commercial Producer must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Commercial Producer must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Creative
Negotiate sponsorship terms before signing
Ask employers to specify in writing whether they'll cover the I-140 filing fee and attorney costs. Creative freelance contracts sometimes convert to full-time roles mid-process, which can reset your PERM clock if the job duties shift significantly.
Verify your role's prevailing wage tier early
Use OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your specific Creative occupation and city before accepting an offer. An employer whose budget falls below the required wage level cannot certify your PERM, regardless of intent.
Search green-card-sponsoring Creative employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by job title and location to surface employers who have actively sponsored green cards for Creative roles. Migrate Mate surfaces PERM filing history so you can prioritize outreach to studios and agencies already familiar with the process.
Understand how degree equivalency affects your EB category
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent. If your Creative credentials combine a three-year foreign degree with progressive work experience, a credential evaluation and advisory opinion can establish equivalency before your employer begins the PERM filing.
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Find Creative JobsCreative Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Creative roles actually qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Creative positions such as art director, UX designer, copywriter, and content strategist routinely qualify for EB-3 when the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, and for EB-2 when an advanced degree or equivalent is required. The key is demonstrating that the job duties genuinely demand that level of education, which your employer establishes through the PERM labor certification filed with DOL.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Creative professionals?
H-1B is a temporary status capped at six years without an approved I-140, subject to an annual lottery that affects most countries. PERM-based sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 petition level and no lottery. The trade-off is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status can take two to four years for nationals of most countries, while H-1B approval can happen within months.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my Creative employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, documented through DOL, to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. They set the minimum job requirements, run specific advertisement types, and certify results before filing. The job duties and degree requirement listed in the PERM must match what you'll actually be doing, so mismatches between creative job postings and real responsibilities are a common audit trigger.
How can I find Creative employers who have sponsored green cards before?
Use Migrate Mate to search Creative job listings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Targeting studios, agencies, and in-house creative teams that have already completed the PERM process for similar roles significantly reduces the risk of an employer backing out mid-filing due to unfamiliarity with costs or timelines.
Can I use O*NET to understand how DOL classifies my Creative occupation?
Yes. O*NET provides the Standard Occupational Classification code and detailed task descriptions that DOL and USCIS use to evaluate whether a Creative role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Reviewing the O*NET profile for your specific title helps you confirm that your actual job duties align with the stated requirements before your employer begins the PERM application, reducing the chance of a denial based on occupational mismatch.
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