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Media Producer jobs with green card sponsorship are available through EB-2 and EB-3 categories, with employers filing PERM labor certification through the Department of Labor before petitioning USCIS. Production studios, broadcasters, and digital media companies regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent roles in content development, post-production, and broadcast operations.
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Boston University Virtual is a unit at Boston University focused on the creation of high-quality online degree and certificate programs. We are seeking an Educational Media Producer (EMP) with creative storytelling capabilities as well as strong video production, graphic, and editing skills. The EMP will create, produce and deliver compelling multimedia course elements in support of faculty teaching initiatives in close collaboration with other BUV multimedia producers. The ideal candidate is an innovative and thoughtful multimedia creator with the ability to skillfully tell engaging stories in support of virtual courses and learning content. They should be passionate about collaborating with our creative educational team, proactive in developing inventive media solutions, and committed to enriching digital course experiences. The successful candidate will be highly organized, have excellent attention to detail, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. They should demonstrate strong editorial judgment and provide constructive feedback to colleagues and collaborators.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create and produce compelling multimedia course elements in collaboration with media producer colleagues, project partners, faculty, and course authors.
- Conceive, create and edit video, audio, graphics, animations, interactive media and all digital elements to support course content.
- Lead in-studio and on-location recordings, with expertise working with professional studio and field cameras, lighting and audio.
- Skillfully and collaboratively incorporate content feedback and revision requests from stakeholders.
- Ensure all multimedia content meets accessibility standards, including captions, transcripts & descriptive audio.
- Optimize multimedia content for implementation into learning management systems.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Multimedia/Visual Communications, Television Production, Graphic Design, or related field strongly preferred.
- 3-5 years work experience in educational media production preferred.
- Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Illustrator required; high proficiency in Adobe Photoshop preferred; strong working knowledge with other Adobe Creative Suite applications.
- Advanced experience creating engaging, innovative digital content using advanced AI tools and techniques.
- Proficiency operating professional cameras, lighting, and audio.
- Experience leading in-studio and on-location recording sessions.
- Demonstrated expertise coaching and providing constructive, on camera performance feedback to faculty and other non-professional presenters.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to take on new projects and assignments on short notice.
- Excellent customer service.
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills.
- Superior organizational skills while working on multiple projects and completing high-quality work against strict time deadlines.
- Excellent editorial judgement and content expertise.
- Information graphics experience a plus.
- Experience with HTML 5 a plus.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
INTRODUCTION
Boston University Virtual is a unit at Boston University focused on the creation of high-quality online degree and certificate programs. We are seeking an Educational Media Producer (EMP) with creative storytelling capabilities as well as strong video production, graphic, and editing skills. The EMP will create, produce and deliver compelling multimedia course elements in support of faculty teaching initiatives in close collaboration with other BUV multimedia producers. The ideal candidate is an innovative and thoughtful multimedia creator with the ability to skillfully tell engaging stories in support of virtual courses and learning content. They should be passionate about collaborating with our creative educational team, proactive in developing inventive media solutions, and committed to enriching digital course experiences. The successful candidate will be highly organized, have excellent attention to detail, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. They should demonstrate strong editorial judgment and provide constructive feedback to colleagues and collaborators.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create and produce compelling multimedia course elements in collaboration with media producer colleagues, project partners, faculty, and course authors.
- Conceive, create and edit video, audio, graphics, animations, interactive media and all digital elements to support course content.
- Lead in-studio and on-location recordings, with expertise working with professional studio and field cameras, lighting and audio.
- Skillfully and collaboratively incorporate content feedback and revision requests from stakeholders.
- Ensure all multimedia content meets accessibility standards, including captions, transcripts & descriptive audio.
- Optimize multimedia content for implementation into learning management systems.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Multimedia/Visual Communications, Television Production, Graphic Design, or related field strongly preferred.
- 3-5 years work experience in educational media production preferred.
- Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Illustrator required; high proficiency in Adobe Photoshop preferred; strong working knowledge with other Adobe Creative Suite applications.
- Advanced experience creating engaging, innovative digital content using advanced AI tools and techniques.
- Proficiency operating professional cameras, lighting, and audio.
- Experience leading in-studio and on-location recording sessions.
- Demonstrated expertise coaching and providing constructive, on camera performance feedback to faculty and other non-professional presenters.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to take on new projects and assignments on short notice.
- Excellent customer service.
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills.
- Superior organizational skills while working on multiple projects and completing high-quality work against strict time deadlines.
- Excellent editorial judgement and content expertise.
- Information graphics experience a plus.
- Experience with HTML 5 a plus.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Media Producer
Document your production credits precisely
PERM requires your employer to define your job duties narrowly enough to pass DOL's recruitment test. Gather credits, contracts, and union cards that tie your specific production skills to the job description your sponsor will file.
Target employers with dedicated HR infrastructure
Studios and broadcasters that regularly hire foreign nationals already have immigration counsel on retainer and understand PERM timelines. Focus on companies with active union agreements or SAG-AFTRA affiliations, which often signal established foreign-worker pipelines.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Find employers with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 filing history by searching Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. media and production companies with verified green card sponsorship records searchable by role and location.
Get a prevailing wage determination before negotiations
Your employer must meet DOL's prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and work location before filing PERM. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your media producer role to understand what wage the employer is legally required to offer you.
Clarify your SOC classification with the hiring team
Media producers can be classified under multiple SOC codes depending on duties, affecting which EB category applies and what prevailing wage DOL sets. Confirm with the employer's immigration counsel which O*NET occupation profile matches your actual day-to-day role.
Understand AC21 portability before you accept an offer
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, you can change employers without losing your priority date if the new role is in the same or similar occupation. Negotiate this into your planning if your country of birth has a priority date backlog.
Green Card Media Producer: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Media Producer roles?
Most Media Producer positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree, or under EB-2 for roles requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. The employer's immigration counsel determines the category based on the specific job requirements, your credentials, and the prevailing wage DOL assigns to your SOC code.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a mandatory recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. worker was available. After PERM is certified, the employer files an I-140 with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries can face significant priority date backlogs before the final I-485 stage.
How do I find Media Producer jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Start by searching Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history for media and production roles, searchable by city and job type. Beyond that, target production companies, streaming platforms, and broadcasters with established HR teams, as smaller independent producers rarely have the infrastructure to manage a multi-year PERM process.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my place in line?
Yes, under AC21 job portability, you can change employers once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also transfer to a new employer's petition, which protects your position in the queue if your country of birth has a backlog.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for Media Producer applicants?
Before filing PERM, your sponsoring employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, including job postings in specific formats and timeframes, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker was available for your exact role. The job description used in recruitment must match the duties they will file with DOL. If the description is too broad or the recruitment is conducted incorrectly, PERM can be audited or denied, restarting the process from the beginning.