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Advertising Account Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Large agency networks and in-house brand teams sponsor regularly, making this one of the more accessible H-1B pathways in the advertising industry.
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The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to delivering trustworthy, award-winning news in an audience-first format. We are building a new category of local revenue generation and are hiring Local Market Builders to help scale Axios Local across key markets. This is not a traditional Account Executive role. This is a foundational, in-market revenue leader responsible for building Axios’ local advertising business from the ground up.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Why it matters: The Local Market Builder is the face of Axios in their city or region — responsible for developing deep relationships with local business leaders and converting those relationships into long-term advertising partnerships. This role is critical to unlocking hyperlocal revenue and proving a scalable model for Axios Local expansion.
Go deeper: Local Market Builders are highly entrepreneurial sellers focused on building a book of business through their existing network and local market presence. In this role, you will:
- Build and own a book of business from day one, leveraging existing relationships with local decision-makers
- Prospect, pitch, and close new local advertisers (restaurants, healthcare systems, law firms, real estate, financial services, dealerships, and more)
- Develop repeatable revenue streams through renewals and long-term partnerships
- Serve as the Axios brand ambassador in-market, attending events, building community presence, and collaborating with editorial teams
- Create and manage a high-volume pipeline of deals (typical deal size: $5K–$15K)
- Operate with a founder mindset — owning outcomes, testing approaches, and building momentum in-market
Yes, but: This is not a traditional AE role with inbound leads or established accounts.
- No house accounts or inherited book — you are expected to bring and build your own
- Heavy reliance on your existing network to accelerate early revenue
- In-market presence is essential — this is a relationship-driven role
- Higher deal volume, shorter cycles, and community-based selling
- Success is driven by reputation, trust, and consistency, not just pipeline coverage
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will embody a collaborative spirit, revenue mindset, and passion for the Axios mission. This position requires the following:
- 5–8+ years in sales, digital media, advertising, or related field
- Be deeply connected in your market and know how to turn relationships into revenue.
- Proven ability to build and monetize a book of business
- Demonstrated success in closing new business and generating revenue from personal network
- Strong relationships with local advertisers, agencies, or business leaders in your market
Core Traits
- Entrepreneurial and self-starting — comfortable building from zero
- Highly networked in your local market
- Strong hunter mentality with a bias toward action
- Comfortable with ambiguity and longer ramp periods
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder
- Deep curiosity about local businesses and community dynamics
What Success Looks Like
- Rapid activation of your existing network into revenue-generating clients
- Consistent pipeline of new local advertisers
- Strong renewal rates and repeat business
- Established presence as a trusted partner in your market
This role is designed for highly motivated, network-driven sellers who want significant upside tied to performance.
- Competitive base salary + strong variable commission structure
- Uncapped earnings potential tied to revenue generation
- Early ramp support (non-recoverable draw)
- Additional incentives for new logo acquisition and early market traction
This remote position offers a $60,000 annual base salary plus an uncapped commission structure with on-target earnings (OTE) up to $150,000+ designed to reward performance and significant upside potential for top performers. We will also provide a guaranteed additional $5,000 per month for the first 4 months of employment.
Axios is committed to embracing artificial intelligence as a core part of how we work. All team members are expected to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance their productivity, creativity, and efficiency. We invest in ongoing learning to ensure every employee is equipped to responsibly and effectively integrate AI into their daily workflows.
WHAT AXIOS BRINGS TO THE TABLE BESIDES SALARY
- 401(k) with employer match
- Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
- Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
- Dental and vision coverage
- Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
- Birth-givers will have an additional 6-8 weeks, depending on type of delivery, for a total of 18-20 weeks continuous leave
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
- One mental health day per quarter
- Annual learning and development stipend
- $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
- Tele-mental health services through Headspace
- OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
- Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
- Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
- Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
- Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
- Virtual company-sponsored social events
- A strong and positive work environment
- A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
INTRODUCTION
The big picture: Axios is a media company dedicated to delivering trustworthy, award-winning news in an audience-first format. We are building a new category of local revenue generation and are hiring Local Market Builders to help scale Axios Local across key markets. This is not a traditional Account Executive role. This is a foundational, in-market revenue leader responsible for building Axios’ local advertising business from the ground up.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Why it matters: The Local Market Builder is the face of Axios in their city or region — responsible for developing deep relationships with local business leaders and converting those relationships into long-term advertising partnerships. This role is critical to unlocking hyperlocal revenue and proving a scalable model for Axios Local expansion.
Go deeper: Local Market Builders are highly entrepreneurial sellers focused on building a book of business through their existing network and local market presence. In this role, you will:
- Build and own a book of business from day one, leveraging existing relationships with local decision-makers
- Prospect, pitch, and close new local advertisers (restaurants, healthcare systems, law firms, real estate, financial services, dealerships, and more)
- Develop repeatable revenue streams through renewals and long-term partnerships
- Serve as the Axios brand ambassador in-market, attending events, building community presence, and collaborating with editorial teams
- Create and manage a high-volume pipeline of deals (typical deal size: $5K–$15K)
- Operate with a founder mindset — owning outcomes, testing approaches, and building momentum in-market
Yes, but: This is not a traditional AE role with inbound leads or established accounts.
- No house accounts or inherited book — you are expected to bring and build your own
- Heavy reliance on your existing network to accelerate early revenue
- In-market presence is essential — this is a relationship-driven role
- Higher deal volume, shorter cycles, and community-based selling
- Success is driven by reputation, trust, and consistency, not just pipeline coverage
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Worthy of your time: Ideal candidates will embody a collaborative spirit, revenue mindset, and passion for the Axios mission. This position requires the following:
- 5–8+ years in sales, digital media, advertising, or related field
- Be deeply connected in your market and know how to turn relationships into revenue.
- Proven ability to build and monetize a book of business
- Demonstrated success in closing new business and generating revenue from personal network
- Strong relationships with local advertisers, agencies, or business leaders in your market
Core Traits
- Entrepreneurial and self-starting — comfortable building from zero
- Highly networked in your local market
- Strong hunter mentality with a bias toward action
- Comfortable with ambiguity and longer ramp periods
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder
- Deep curiosity about local businesses and community dynamics
What Success Looks Like
- Rapid activation of your existing network into revenue-generating clients
- Consistent pipeline of new local advertisers
- Strong renewal rates and repeat business
- Established presence as a trusted partner in your market
This role is designed for highly motivated, network-driven sellers who want significant upside tied to performance.
- Competitive base salary + strong variable commission structure
- Uncapped earnings potential tied to revenue generation
- Early ramp support (non-recoverable draw)
- Additional incentives for new logo acquisition and early market traction
This remote position offers a $60,000 annual base salary plus an uncapped commission structure with on-target earnings (OTE) up to $150,000+ designed to reward performance and significant upside potential for top performers. We will also provide a guaranteed additional $5,000 per month for the first 4 months of employment.
Axios is committed to embracing artificial intelligence as a core part of how we work. All team members are expected to actively develop AI literacy and use AI tools to enhance their productivity, creativity, and efficiency. We invest in ongoing learning to ensure every employee is equipped to responsibly and effectively integrate AI into their daily workflows.
WHAT AXIOS BRINGS TO THE TABLE BESIDES SALARY
- 401(k) with employer match
- Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
- Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
- Dental and vision coverage
- Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
- Birth-givers will have an additional 6-8 weeks, depending on type of delivery, for a total of 18-20 weeks continuous leave
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
- One mental health day per quarter
- Annual learning and development stipend
- $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
- Tele-mental health services through Headspace
- OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
- Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
- Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
- Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
- Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
- Virtual company-sponsored social events
- A strong and positive work environment
- A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Axios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Axios makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Advertising Account Manager
Frame your portfolio around measurable outcomes
USCIS scrutinizes whether Account Manager roles meet the specialty occupation standard. Documenting campaign ROI, client retention rates, and strategy work strengthens the case that your role requires degree-level expertise, not just relationship management.
Target agency holding companies with LCA history
Large holding companies like WPP, Omnicom, IPG, and Publicis file Labor Condition Applications across multiple subsidiaries. Searching their LCA filing history through the OFLC Wage Search confirms which agencies actively sponsor H-1B workers in account management.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Search Advertising Account Manager roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation. This saves you from applying to agencies that hire locally but don't sponsor.
Negotiate timing around the April cap filing window
H-1B cap petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in July or August, discuss a deferred start or a cap-exempt employer option so your petition is filed in time for the next cycle.
Clarify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage meeting the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level 1 through Level 4 wage tiers for Account Manager roles in your metro area before signing.
Distinguish account management from sales in your job description
USCIS sometimes challenges Account Manager petitions when the role appears primarily sales-focused rather than analytically or strategically driven. Work with your employer to ensure the official job description emphasizes planning, analysis, and client strategy over revenue targets.
H-1B Visa Advertising Account Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Advertising Account Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as marketing, advertising, communications, or business. Roles that blend strategic planning, campaign analysis, and client advisory work are stronger candidates than positions framed primarily around sales quotas. USCIS evaluates the actual duties, not just the job title, so the employer's job description matters significantly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Advertising Account Managers?
Multinational agency holding companies, large in-house brand teams at Fortune 500 companies, and digital marketing firms with established immigration programs are the most consistent sponsors. Smaller independent agencies occasionally sponsor but less predictably. You can identify employers with active H-1B filing history in this occupation by searching Migrate Mate, which filters results based on DOL Labor Condition Application data.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new advertising employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition with USCIS, provided you've been maintaining valid H-1B status. You don't need to wait for approval. The new employer must still file a certified LCA and a complete I-129 petition before you begin in the new role.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Account Manager roles in advertising?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Account Manager occupation in your specific metro area, as certified on the Labor Condition Application. Wage levels range from Level 1 for entry-level positions through Level 4 for senior roles. You can verify the applicable wage range using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations, which gives you a benchmark tied directly to your job's SOC code and location.
What happens to my H-1B if my advertising employer is acquired or merges?
A corporate acquisition or merger can affect your H-1B status depending on whether the new entity is considered a successor in interest. If the organizational structure, job duties, and employment terms remain substantially the same, your existing petition typically remains valid. USCIS recommends filing an amended petition if material changes occur. Confirm the situation with your employer's legal team promptly when a transaction is announced.