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Advertising Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field. Employers in media, tech, and consumer goods regularly file LCAs for this title. Finding one with active H-1B filing history is the first real filter.
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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 Manager
Map your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to advertising management. A marketing or communications degree is a clean match. A general business degree may require a detailed cover letter from your employer explaining the nexus.
Pull LCA data on Migrate Mate
Search Advertising Manager roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have certified LCAs for this specific title. Filing history by occupation code tells you who has sponsored the role before, not just who claims to be open to it.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations. Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your work location, so knowing Level II and Level III thresholds gives you a realistic floor.
Prioritize cap-exempt or returning employers
If you're already on H-1B status with another employer, a new Advertising Manager role can transfer via H-1B portability once the new petition is filed. You don't re-enter the lottery if you're already cap-counted.
Clarify the specialty occupation argument early
Advertising Manager sits on the boundary USCIS scrutinizes because some postings list degrees as preferred rather than required. Ask the hiring manager during the offer stage whether the role requires a specific degree, and request that the job description language reflect that requirement.
Align your O*NET classification with the petition
Your employer's immigration attorney will reference O*NET to classify the role and support the specialty occupation argument. Pull the O*NET profile for Advertising and Promotions Managers yourself so you can confirm your actual duties match the listed tasks before the I-129 is drafted.
H-1B Visa Advertising Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Advertising Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as marketing, advertising, communications, or business with a marketing concentration. The employer must demonstrate that a specific degree is the normal minimum for the role. Generic business degrees without a clear connection to advertising can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for Advertising Manager roles?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Advertising Manager openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for that specific occupation code. This is more reliable than a general job search because it surfaces companies that have gone through the DOL certification process for this title, not just employers who say they're open to sponsorship.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Advertising Manager job without going through the lottery again?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file the transfer petition, provided your current H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. You don't re-enter the lottery because you're already cap-counted. The new employer still files an LCA and I-129 before you begin.
What documentation should I prepare to support a specialty occupation claim for this role?
Gather your official transcripts, degree certificates, and any professional credentials in marketing or advertising. If your degree title doesn't map obviously to the role, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization can help. Your employer will also need to document that the position normally requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for an Advertising Manager position, and when should I start the process?
The DOL LCA certification typically takes seven business days. USCIS then processes the I-129 petition, with standard processing running several months and premium processing available for a faster decision. The H-1B lottery cap registration opens each March for an October 1 start date, so you'll want an employer willing to file at least six months before your intended start.