H-1B Visa Communications Director Jobs
Communications Director roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery registration window matters.
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Lead marketing communication planning and strategic direction for significant part of the business. Direct marketing communication professionals to develop global marketing strategies and communication plans that contribute to the organization’s growth and success. Oversee the execution of integrated marketing communication plans, ensuring they are innovative, effective, and consistent with brand messaging. Develop product portfolio roadmap accounting for customer needs and business constraints. Strategically design and supervise the creation of engaging and relevant messaging and content across various platforms, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand messaging. Stay informed of industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to drive informed decision-making and identify growth opportunities. Create educational opportunities for teams to develop market intelligence and utilize Competitive Analysis to monitor ongoing market research to understand trends, potential and product applications in target markets. Partner across business units and teams in delivering marketing communications initiatives, ensuring alignment of work to key business objectives and defined success measures. Work to resolve conflicts where needed. Recruit, develop, manage, coach and mentor direct reports; fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Build and strengthen relationships with stakeholders/leaders/suppliers utilizing marketing analytics tools including PowerBI. Maintain and enhance the company's brand identity, ensuring consistent messaging and positioning across marketing channels. Define pricing strategies using Price Segmentation and Price Elasticity of Demand Analysis for large global contracts. Supervise and influence the strategic involvement of virtual and in-person events across various markets and stakeholder groups, ensuring the target markets are reached in a creative and effective way that deepens connections to the Cummins brand. Ensure team delivers outstanding show representation and metrics for sales and business teams. Set targets for data-driven decisions and provide strategic insights and recommendations to optimize campaigns and achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Manage the marketing budget effectively, allocating resources to maximize ROI and achieve campaign objectives. Drive marketing effectiveness through a strong command of innovative marketing trends and practices that enhance customer experience and integrate Voice of the Customer into communication plans. Utilize Digital marketing and emerging marketing technologies to automate processes and provide data-driven insights. Utilize knowledge of Articulating Value Proposition to interpret internal and external customer needs based on relevant application, and distinguish strengths and weaknesses to meet customer's specific needs to differentiate against competition.
Responsibilities
Positions require a Master’s degree in Communications or Marketing, or related field and 3 years of experience as a Marketing, Sales or Communications Manager, or related. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Marketing, or related field and 6 years of experience as a Marketing, Sales or Communications Manager, or related. Experience to include:
- Develop marketing communication plans & initiatives
- Create global marketing strategies
- Develop product portfolio roadmap
- Market Intelligence and Competitive Analysis
- Channel development
- Marketing analytics tools including PowerBI
- Pricing strategies using Price Segmentation and Price Elasticity of Demand Analysis
- Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Voice of the Customer
- Articulating Value Proposition
QUALIFICATIONS
Start Date of Posting : 4/30/26
End Date of Posting: 5/15/26
Position: ON-SITE
Annual USD Salary Minimum – Maximum $164,861 - $235,000
Job Communications
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary $
Max Salary $
ReqID 2428801
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site Yes
Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
DESCRIPTION
Lead marketing communication planning and strategic direction for significant part of the business. Direct marketing communication professionals to develop global marketing strategies and communication plans that contribute to the organization’s growth and success. Oversee the execution of integrated marketing communication plans, ensuring they are innovative, effective, and consistent with brand messaging. Develop product portfolio roadmap accounting for customer needs and business constraints. Strategically design and supervise the creation of engaging and relevant messaging and content across various platforms, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand messaging. Stay informed of industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to drive informed decision-making and identify growth opportunities. Create educational opportunities for teams to develop market intelligence and utilize Competitive Analysis to monitor ongoing market research to understand trends, potential and product applications in target markets. Partner across business units and teams in delivering marketing communications initiatives, ensuring alignment of work to key business objectives and defined success measures. Work to resolve conflicts where needed. Recruit, develop, manage, coach and mentor direct reports; fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Build and strengthen relationships with stakeholders/leaders/suppliers utilizing marketing analytics tools including PowerBI. Maintain and enhance the company's brand identity, ensuring consistent messaging and positioning across marketing channels. Define pricing strategies using Price Segmentation and Price Elasticity of Demand Analysis for large global contracts. Supervise and influence the strategic involvement of virtual and in-person events across various markets and stakeholder groups, ensuring the target markets are reached in a creative and effective way that deepens connections to the Cummins brand. Ensure team delivers outstanding show representation and metrics for sales and business teams. Set targets for data-driven decisions and provide strategic insights and recommendations to optimize campaigns and achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Manage the marketing budget effectively, allocating resources to maximize ROI and achieve campaign objectives. Drive marketing effectiveness through a strong command of innovative marketing trends and practices that enhance customer experience and integrate Voice of the Customer into communication plans. Utilize Digital marketing and emerging marketing technologies to automate processes and provide data-driven insights. Utilize knowledge of Articulating Value Proposition to interpret internal and external customer needs based on relevant application, and distinguish strengths and weaknesses to meet customer's specific needs to differentiate against competition.
Responsibilities
Positions require a Master’s degree in Communications or Marketing, or related field and 3 years of experience as a Marketing, Sales or Communications Manager, or related. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Marketing, or related field and 6 years of experience as a Marketing, Sales or Communications Manager, or related. Experience to include:
- Develop marketing communication plans & initiatives
- Create global marketing strategies
- Develop product portfolio roadmap
- Market Intelligence and Competitive Analysis
- Channel development
- Marketing analytics tools including PowerBI
- Pricing strategies using Price Segmentation and Price Elasticity of Demand Analysis
- Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Voice of the Customer
- Articulating Value Proposition
QUALIFICATIONS
Start Date of Posting : 4/30/26
End Date of Posting: 5/15/26
Position: ON-SITE
Annual USD Salary Minimum – Maximum $164,861 - $235,000
Job Communications
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary $
Max Salary $
ReqID 2428801
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site Yes
Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Communications Director
Map your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes Communications Director petitions where the applicant's degree field doesn't align directly with the role. Pull your transcripts and list every communications, PR, or media-related course to strengthen the specialty occupation argument your employer will make in the I-129.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search for past Communications Director LCA filings to find employers who have already navigated this occupation code. Prior filings signal that their HR and legal teams know how to structure the petition, which reduces delays.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Filter Communications Director openings on Migrate Mate by employers with documented H-1B filing history. That lets you skip outreach to companies that have never sponsored the role and focus on employers already comfortable with the process.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for Communications Directors in their metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 11-2011 before salary discussions so you aren't surprised if an offer needs to be adjusted upward at the LCA stage.
Clarify who owns the filing timeline
Communications roles often sit across marketing, PR, and executive functions, meaning multiple departments share budget authority. Confirm during the offer stage exactly which team owns the H-1B filing budget and timeline, and get the anticipated petition submission date in writing.
Register for the lottery by late March
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration in early March each year, and the window typically closes within two weeks. Your employer must submit your registration before the deadline or wait a full year, so confirm their immigration counsel is engaged well before February.
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Find Communications Director JobsCommunications Director H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Communications Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title, so your employer's petition must show the role requires theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge rather than general management skills.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Communications Director positions before?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-1B filing history, letting you identify employers who have already filed LCAs for communications leadership roles. You can also cross-reference DOL public disclosure data by searching the OFLC Wage Search for the SOC code 11-2011 to see which companies have certified wages for this occupation.
Can a Communications Director role be denied H-1B status if the employer is a nonprofit or media organization?
Nonprofits and media companies can sponsor H-1B visas. However, if the employer is a qualifying nonprofit research organization or government research institution, they may be cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Confirm your employer's cap-exempt status before the April registration window opens, since cap-exempt petitions can be filed any time of year.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm promoted from Communications Manager to Communications Director at the same employer?
A significant change in duties, title, or salary may trigger a material change requiring your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS and a new LCA with DOL. A promotion to director-level with expanded scope of authority typically qualifies as a material change. Your employer should file the amended petition before or promptly after the promotion takes effect.
How does the O*NET classification for Communications Director affect my H-1B petition?
USCIS and DOL reference the O*NET occupation profile for job zone classification and typical education requirements. Communications Directors fall under O*NET code 11-2011.00, which lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level education. Your employer can cite this profile in the I-129 to support the specialty occupation claim, particularly if the position description closely mirrors the O*NET task list.
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