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Video Producer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in film, communications, or a related field. Your employer drives the PERM labor certification process, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition for permanent residency.
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The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, seeks an Associate Video Producer/Editor to assist in creating videos and set up live streams for our website, YouTube and our streaming channel. The Assoc. Video Producer/Editor will report to the Manager of Digital Video, and work collaboratively with the other video producers, reporters, and our programming team. We’re seeking a highly creative candidate with excellent news judgment.
This is an in-office position.
Any person in this position will be represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Communications Workers of America Local 32035, AFL-CIO.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Quickly assist in producing breaking news video packages with material from press conferences, Congressional floor votes, and related hearings
- Set up livestreams for the site, YouTube and our OTT platform
- Fill in as OBS operator for OTT livestreaming
- Keep up with a fast-moving news cycle with the ability to pivot as a story changes
- Follow the news to the extent you can confidently and proactively conceptualize video series ideas or standalone packages on relevant news and policy headlines
- Collaborate with reporters and editors to assist in producing videos centering on their news stories and investigations
- Create compelling YouTube thumbnails and headlines
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience or internship in a video environment
- Experience or knowledge in both pitching and assisting on video packages
- Keen eye for strong and dynamic visual design
- Solid news judgment with an interest in politics
- Ability to multitask
- Understanding and/or willingness to learn about audience engagement (ability to understand internal and competitive analytics to understand why certain videos command larger audiences)
- Skills / basic knowledge in all things Adobe Creative Suite, with some experience in Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop
- ENPS knowledge helpful
- Highly resourceful team player, also able to be extremely effective independently
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and able to build relationships
- Able to accurately handle multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, television production, or equivalent experience
- Able to work nights and weekends
ABOUT THE HILL
Established in 1994, The Hill is the country’s definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway, it’s known as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, The Hill’s trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other major political news brand in America.
Our properties include TheHill.com, reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hill’s print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; Elevate Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings for leading marketers; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 virtual events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation range: $51,000 to $53,000 commensurate with experience and skill level.
BENEFITS
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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INTRODUCTION
The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, seeks an Associate Video Producer/Editor to assist in creating videos and set up live streams for our website, YouTube and our streaming channel. The Assoc. Video Producer/Editor will report to the Manager of Digital Video, and work collaboratively with the other video producers, reporters, and our programming team. We’re seeking a highly creative candidate with excellent news judgment.
This is an in-office position.
Any person in this position will be represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Communications Workers of America Local 32035, AFL-CIO.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Quickly assist in producing breaking news video packages with material from press conferences, Congressional floor votes, and related hearings
- Set up livestreams for the site, YouTube and our OTT platform
- Fill in as OBS operator for OTT livestreaming
- Keep up with a fast-moving news cycle with the ability to pivot as a story changes
- Follow the news to the extent you can confidently and proactively conceptualize video series ideas or standalone packages on relevant news and policy headlines
- Collaborate with reporters and editors to assist in producing videos centering on their news stories and investigations
- Create compelling YouTube thumbnails and headlines
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience or internship in a video environment
- Experience or knowledge in both pitching and assisting on video packages
- Keen eye for strong and dynamic visual design
- Solid news judgment with an interest in politics
- Ability to multitask
- Understanding and/or willingness to learn about audience engagement (ability to understand internal and competitive analytics to understand why certain videos command larger audiences)
- Skills / basic knowledge in all things Adobe Creative Suite, with some experience in Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop
- ENPS knowledge helpful
- Highly resourceful team player, also able to be extremely effective independently
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and able to build relationships
- Able to accurately handle multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, television production, or equivalent experience
- Able to work nights and weekends
ABOUT THE HILL
Established in 1994, The Hill is the country’s definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway, it’s known as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, The Hill’s trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other major political news brand in America.
Our properties include TheHill.com, reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hill’s print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; Elevate Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings for leading marketers; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 virtual events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation range: $51,000 to $53,000 commensurate with experience and skill level.
BENEFITS
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Video Producer
Match your degree to the job description
PERM approval depends on your credentials directly matching the employer's stated requirements. A degree in film production, broadcast communications, or digital media gives you the clearest path; a degree in an unrelated field raises audit risk even if your portfolio is strong.
Target studios with established immigration programs
Production companies that regularly sponsor foreign nationals already have immigration counsel and internal PERM workflows. Look for employers who list green card sponsorship explicitly in job postings, which signals they've completed the process before and won't stall at the offer stage.
Search EB-2 and EB-3 roles using Migrate Mate
Filter by green card sponsorship on Migrate Mate to find Video Producer openings at employers who have filed employment-based petitions. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is theoretically possible but the employer has no practical experience or budget for PERM.
Understand how PERM wage requirements affect your offer
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your location and job level before certifying PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify where your offer lands relative to Level I through Level IV wages for your specific metro area.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated before applications
If your film or media degree came from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation showing equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree must accompany your PERM filing. Request this evaluation early since backlogs at evaluation agencies can delay your employer's filing timeline.
Negotiate green card sponsorship into your offer letter
Verbal assurances about future PERM sponsorship carry no legal weight. Confirm the employer's commitment in writing before accepting, specifying that they'll cover PERM advertising costs and legal fees, since these expenses cannot shift to you under DOL rules.
Green Card Video Producer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Video Producer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Video Producer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in film, communications, or a related field. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or if you have qualifications that support a National Interest Waiver. Your employer's job description and your credentials together determine which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Video Producer?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with an annual lottery cap, while EB-3 green card sponsorship has no lottery and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months before USCIS even reviews your I-140. For most countries outside China and India, EB-3 priority dates move quickly enough that the total timeline to a green card is three to five years from when your employer starts PERM.
What does the PERM process look like for a Video Producer job?
Your employer posts the Video Producer role in DOL-required recruitment channels for at least 30 days, documents that no qualified U.S. worker applied, then files the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. If certified, they file your I-140 with USCIS. Once your priority date becomes current, you file I-485 to adjust status. The employer bears the PERM advertising costs; DOL prohibits passing those fees to you.
How can I find Video Producer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate and filter specifically for employment-based green card sponsorship to identify Video Producer openings at employers who have already committed to sponsoring permanent residency. Applying directly to studios and media companies that include sponsorship language in their postings dramatically increases your chances compared to employers unfamiliar with the PERM process.
Can a freelance or contract Video Producer role qualify for PERM sponsorship?
PERM requires a bona fide, full-time, permanent job offer. Freelance and short-term contract arrangements don't satisfy this requirement because DOL needs to certify an ongoing employment relationship. Some production companies structure Video Producer roles as direct hires rather than project contracts specifically to enable PERM filing, so clarifying employment type before negotiating sponsorship terms is essential.