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Producer roles in film, television, digital media, and live events can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Your employer files on your behalf, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. Production experience, project credits, and formal credentials all strengthen your sponsorship case.
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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Producer, Forum Schedule Format
Location: Hybrid - San Francisco
Pay Information: Hourly: $39.10 - $45.00
A producer is a key player at KQED making sure our journalism is available and accessible across multiple platforms. A producer’s key responsibilities include working with editors, reporters, hosts and other producers to ensure our audio and digital work is accessible in a timely and accurate manner. Producers at KQED can also research, write and help build news segments or shows, including our newscasts, segmented audio, Perspectives, Forum, The California Report and other shows as needed. The producer can also be assigned to work on newsroom special projects including podcasts. Producers are expected to edit audio, produce mixes, shape pitches, frame stories or segments, coordinate tapings at remote locations, and write for audio. KQED producers are expected to be ambitious and dedicated journalists, capable of juggling multiple tasks at once and meeting mission-critical deadlines – all in a respectful, collaborative manner. KQED envisions a public media organization with a culture that centers on human dignity, equity, and belonging. This will enable us to better serve and reflect the Bay Area through diverse and inclusive storytelling. We value the contributions of marginalized people in society — including Black, Indigenous, and all people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people — and we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, and we strongly encourage members of these communities to apply. KQED Code of Ethics
The mission that drives us: KQED provides citizens of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone and engage audiences to share their stories. We help students and teachers thrive in 21st-century classrooms, and take people of all ages on journeys of exploration - exposing them to new people, places and ideas. This role will work hybrid between working in KQED's newly renovated headquarters and working remotely. The successful candidate will be required to join The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA FM).
Essential Functions:
- Produces a variety of editorial content for all platforms, from radio and audio to the web, mobile and engagement.
- Researches, reports, writes and produces audio from the studio and in the field for radio broadcast and for the web.
- Interviews and books sources and guests.
- Coordinates in-depth special projects and series, as assigned.
- Works with Editors, Hosts and others on the KQED News team in developing coverage strategies and daily assignments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Experience Required:
- Experience as broadcast, print and/or online journalist, including news reporting, editing and production.
- Excellent reporting skills.
- Excellent news writing skills; the ability to write quickly and accurately, with an understanding of tone and style across platforms; proficiency using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and pronunciation.
- Excellent news judgment.
- Good editing skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Thorough command of journalistic principles, ethics and standards.
- Strong command of sound editing and radio production techniques.
- Experience of web, mobile social media platform editing and publishing.
- Ability to interview and communicate with a variety of individuals.
- Ability to research and communicate through a variety of mobile and digital tools.
- Ability to meet deadlines and goals while working under pressure.
- Proven collaboration skills — which are essential in working with fellow KQED staffers across departments and with partner organizations.
- Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects at once.
Title: Producer, Forum Schedule Format
Location: Hybrid - San Francisco
Pay Information: Hourly: $39.10 - $45.00
A producer is a key player at KQED making sure our journalism is available and accessible across multiple platforms. A producer’s key responsibilities include working with editors, reporters, hosts and other producers to ensure our audio and digital work is accessible in a timely and accurate manner. Producers at KQED can also research, write and help build news segments or shows, including our newscasts, segmented audio, Perspectives, Forum, The California Report and other shows as needed. The producer can also be assigned to work on newsroom special projects including podcasts. Producers are expected to edit audio, produce mixes, shape pitches, frame stories or segments, coordinate tapings at remote locations, and write for audio. KQED producers are expected to be ambitious and dedicated journalists, capable of juggling multiple tasks at once and meeting mission-critical deadlines – all in a respectful, collaborative manner. KQED envisions a public media organization with a culture that centers on human dignity, equity, and belonging. This will enable us to better serve and reflect the Bay Area through diverse and inclusive storytelling. We value the contributions of marginalized people in society — including Black, Indigenous, and all people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people — and we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, and we strongly encourage members of these communities to apply. KQED Code of Ethics
The mission that drives us: KQED provides citizens of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone and engage audiences to share their stories. We help students and teachers thrive in 21st-century classrooms, and take people of all ages on journeys of exploration - exposing them to new people, places and ideas. This role will work hybrid between working in KQED's newly renovated headquarters and working remotely. The successful candidate will be required to join The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA FM).
Essential Functions:
- Produces a variety of editorial content for all platforms, from radio and audio to the web, mobile and engagement.
- Researches, reports, writes and produces audio from the studio and in the field for radio broadcast and for the web.
- Interviews and books sources and guests.
- Coordinates in-depth special projects and series, as assigned.
- Works with Editors, Hosts and others on the KQED News team in developing coverage strategies and daily assignments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Experience Required:
- Experience as broadcast, print and/or online journalist, including news reporting, editing and production.
- Excellent reporting skills.
- Excellent news writing skills; the ability to write quickly and accurately, with an understanding of tone and style across platforms; proficiency using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and pronunciation.
- Excellent news judgment.
- Good editing skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Thorough command of journalistic principles, ethics and standards.
- Strong command of sound editing and radio production techniques.
- Experience of web, mobile social media platform editing and publishing.
- Ability to interview and communicate with a variety of individuals.
- Ability to research and communicate through a variety of mobile and digital tools.
- Ability to meet deadlines and goals while working under pressure.
- Proven collaboration skills — which are essential in working with fellow KQED staffers across departments and with partner organizations.
- Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects at once.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Producer
Document your production credits systematically
PERM requires your employer to define the job's minimum requirements. Compile a portfolio of credited projects, contracts, and employer letters that tie your hands-on experience to the specific producer role being sponsored.
Target studios with established PERM filing histories
Large production companies and broadcast networks file PERM petitions regularly. Search OFLC disclosure data for employer names listed under SOC code 27-2012 to identify studios with active sponsorship infrastructure before you apply.
Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 apply to your credentials
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or equivalent; EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Many producer roles qualify under both, so your employer's attorneys will choose the category that best matches the job description.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring production employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Producer job listings at companies with verified green card sponsorship history, letting you filter by role and EB category so you're only pursuing employers already set up to file your PERM petition.
Clarify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL sets four wage levels for each SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Your employer must pay at or above the certified wage throughout sponsorship, so confirming the level early avoids renegotiation delays during PERM filing.
Plan your status bridge between sponsorship stages
PERM approval, I-140 filing, and adjustment of status can span three or more years. Confirm your current work authorization covers that window, and discuss concurrent filing timelines with your employer before your priority date becomes current.
Green Card Producer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Producer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Producer positions qualify under EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree in film, communications, or a related field. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent specialized experience can qualify under EB-2. The sponsoring employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM application, so the position description determines which category applies to your case.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Producer?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal and subject to the annual cap lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the petition stage for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months before the I-140 petition is even filed.
What does a U.S. employer need to prove during PERM for a Producer role?
The employer must conduct a DOL-regulated recruitment process showing no qualified U.S. worker was available for the specific role. This includes posting the job, reviewing applications, and documenting rejection reasons. For producer positions, vague experience requirements can draw audits, so the job duties and minimum qualifications must precisely match your actual background.
Where can I find Producer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Producer roles specifically at employers with green card sponsorship history. Because not every production company has PERM infrastructure, filtering by sponsorship type upfront saves time. Studios, broadcast networks, and large digital media companies are the most common sponsors for this occupation.
Can I switch employers mid-green card process as a Producer?
You can change employers after your I-140 is approved and you have an approved petition on file for 180 days or more, using AC21 portability. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. For producers, this typically means staying within media production, content development, or closely related creative management functions.