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Digital Content Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring permanent residency. Sponsorship leads to a green card, not a temporary status.
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FOX40 and fox40.com are continuing to expand our commitment to digital first local journalism. We are looking for someone to join our award-winning team as a Desk/Digital Content Producer, responsible for the discovery, assigning, and posting of news stories. This requires the ability to respond quickly to breaking news, emails, phone calls, and beat calls.
Applicants must be innovative, viewer/reader-focused, and full of creativity. This position requires exceptional writing skills, proofreading/copy editing skills, and stellar news judgment, with the ability to react quickly to breaking news. The ideal candidate will be able to multi-task and work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. This is a great job for a go-getter.
We are seeking someone with strong social media skills who will be responsible for monitoring and posting relevant content utilizing a variety of social media networks and tools.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
- Proficiency in Associated Press style
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to work well under deadline pressure
- Must take an active role in discovering and creating new content for the site, including stories, photos, videos, etc.
- Understanding of SEO and use effectively to improve website traffic
- Exceptional news judgment
- Attention to detail; copy editing, grammatical and strong writing skills
- Must be able to work autonomously and be self-motivated
- Must have strong people and leadership skills to work with everyone in the newsroom and station
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Post stories to fox40.com, FOX40 social media sites and FOX40 CTV Apps
- Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news and disseminate the information to appropriate newsroom personnel
- Coordinate and dispatch reporters and photographers to execute news coverage
- Conduct beat calls and contact public information officers to gather information
- Must be willing and able to work all shifts, including nights and weekends
- Answer calls from viewers and develop possible story ideas
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field is desired
- 3 years-experience in a working newsroom as either a producer, reporter or assignment editor
- Working knowledge of various social media and digital platforms
COMPENSATION
- $23.00+/hour commensurate with experience and skill level
To be considered for this position, you must apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
Please remember to upload a copy of your resume and include a link to your work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
KTXL Fox40 will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if KTXL Fox40 is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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SCAM ALERT:
Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv.
INTRODUCTION
FOX40 and fox40.com are continuing to expand our commitment to digital first local journalism. We are looking for someone to join our award-winning team as a Desk/Digital Content Producer, responsible for the discovery, assigning, and posting of news stories. This requires the ability to respond quickly to breaking news, emails, phone calls, and beat calls.
Applicants must be innovative, viewer/reader-focused, and full of creativity. This position requires exceptional writing skills, proofreading/copy editing skills, and stellar news judgment, with the ability to react quickly to breaking news. The ideal candidate will be able to multi-task and work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. This is a great job for a go-getter.
We are seeking someone with strong social media skills who will be responsible for monitoring and posting relevant content utilizing a variety of social media networks and tools.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
- Proficiency in Associated Press style
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to work well under deadline pressure
- Must take an active role in discovering and creating new content for the site, including stories, photos, videos, etc.
- Understanding of SEO and use effectively to improve website traffic
- Exceptional news judgment
- Attention to detail; copy editing, grammatical and strong writing skills
- Must be able to work autonomously and be self-motivated
- Must have strong people and leadership skills to work with everyone in the newsroom and station
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Post stories to fox40.com, FOX40 social media sites and FOX40 CTV Apps
- Monitor police and emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news and disseminate the information to appropriate newsroom personnel
- Coordinate and dispatch reporters and photographers to execute news coverage
- Conduct beat calls and contact public information officers to gather information
- Must be willing and able to work all shifts, including nights and weekends
- Answer calls from viewers and develop possible story ideas
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field is desired
- 3 years-experience in a working newsroom as either a producer, reporter or assignment editor
- Working knowledge of various social media and digital platforms
COMPENSATION
- $23.00+/hour commensurate with experience and skill level
To be considered for this position, you must apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
Please remember to upload a copy of your resume and include a link to your work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
KTXL Fox40 will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if KTXL Fox40 is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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SCAM ALERT:
Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Digital Content Specialist
Match your degree to the job description
PERM requires your foreign degree to align with the role's educational requirements. A communications, journalism, or marketing degree supports most Digital Content Specialist petitions. Credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency converts foreign transcripts into U.S.-equivalent terms.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Not all content teams sponsor green cards. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM cases under content-related job codes. Employers already familiar with the process move faster and make fewer documentation errors.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path early
If the role is posted as requiring only a bachelor's degree, it typically qualifies as EB-3. Roles requiring a master's or equivalent combination of education and experience may support EB-2. Getting this classification right before PERM filing avoids a refiled petition later.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for content jobs wastes time on employers who don't sponsor. Migrate Mate filters specifically for Digital Content Specialist roles at companies with green card sponsorship history, so you're applying where the process is already understood.
Prepare a portfolio that supports specialty occupation evidence
PERM and I-140 adjudicators assess whether the role genuinely requires a degree. A portfolio demonstrating specialized content strategy, SEO-driven publishing decisions, or cross-functional campaign ownership strengthens the employer's case that generic applicants can't fill the position.
Understand the PERM audit risk for your job category
DOL audits PERM applications when job duties appear generic or when recruitment documentation is thin. Digital Content Specialist postings that list only basic writing tasks draw more scrutiny. Your employer's attorney should draft duties that reflect the specialized nature of the role.
Green Card Digital Content Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Digital Content Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Digital Content Specialist positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. If the role requires a master's degree or the equivalent in specialized experience, EB-2 may apply. The employer's PERM application must reflect whichever classification matches the actual minimum requirements for the job, not the hired candidate's credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status subject to an annual lottery cap and a six-year limit without further action. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and priority date movement can take two to four years or more depending on your country of birth.
How can I find Digital Content Specialist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship directly. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, filtering roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship history for content and communications positions. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the PERM process.
What does the PERM process look like for a content role, and how long does it take?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, document that no qualified U.S. workers applied, and file the ETA-9089 form with DOL. For content roles, DOL processing currently runs six months to over a year, with audit risk higher when job duties are written too broadly. Once certified, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS.
Can I switch employers while my green card is in process?
Once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your priority date has been pending for at least 180 days, portability rules under AC21 let you change to a same or similar role without restarting the process. For Digital Content Specialists, a move to a comparable content, editorial, or digital marketing role at a new employer generally qualifies, but your immigration attorney should confirm the job classification match.