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Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world's most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. We’re combining prestigious events like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money20/20, GDC, and London Tech Week with cutting-edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights.
Our festival-led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa's international reach, we're shaping the next generation of business festivals.
Job Description
This role is based in our 605 Third Avenue, NY office.
We are seeking a passionate Spanish Speaking Content Leader to join our dynamic team in New York, contributing to our Content function.
Are you a fintech enthusiast with a flair for storytelling and a background in finance, technology journalism, or academia? If so, this is your opportunity to shape industry-leading agendas, uncover compelling stories, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional flagship events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Industry Insights & Trends: Stay ahead of fintech trends in Latin America as part of the Fintech Americas team, a division of the Money20/20 platform. Provide recommendations on format, style, and technology to enhance event experiences.
- Research & Speaker Engagement: Conduct in-depth research (desk, phone, and face-to-face) with industry stakeholders to identify market trends, uncover hot topics, and secure top-tier speakers for our stages.
- Content Management: Manage speaker bookings, panel discussions, interview slots, and moderator acquisition, ensuring seamless content delivery.
- Event Collaboration: Support other shows within the Money20/20 event series, contributing to their success.
- Reporting & Updates: Provide weekly updates on speaker outreach, confirmations, pipeline progress, blockers, call-for-content status, timelines, and risks.
- Database Growth: Collaborate with the content operations team to expand and maintain the speaker database.
This list is not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be required as part of the role.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- Communication Skills: Exceptional communication abilities are essential for this role, including the capacity to convey complex ideas effectively to both internal and external stakeholders. Fluency in Spanish is needed for this role.
- Passion for Storytelling: You have a deep enthusiasm for live-event storytelling and an endless curiosity about the financial services, fintech, and payments landscape.
- Communication Excellence: You possess outstanding writing and communication skills and feel confident presenting to senior executives.
- Creative Mindset: You approach work with fresh curiosity and are committed to delivering world-class experiences.
- Event Enthusiasm: You thrive in the fast-paced environment of live events and are comfortable working to tight deadlines.
Additional Information
We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.
We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com.
Our benefits include:
- Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
- Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too.
- Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves.
- Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
- Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount.
- Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more.
- Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs.
- As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world.
The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 based on experience.
This posting will automatically expire on 06.30.2026.
We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.
If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.
See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here.
Company Description
Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world's most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. We’re combining prestigious events like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money20/20, GDC, and London Tech Week with cutting-edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights.
Our festival-led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa's international reach, we're shaping the next generation of business festivals.
Job Description
This role is based in our 605 Third Avenue, NY office.
We are seeking a passionate Spanish Speaking Content Leader to join our dynamic team in New York, contributing to our Content function.
Are you a fintech enthusiast with a flair for storytelling and a background in finance, technology journalism, or academia? If so, this is your opportunity to shape industry-leading agendas, uncover compelling stories, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional flagship events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Industry Insights & Trends: Stay ahead of fintech trends in Latin America as part of the Fintech Americas team, a division of the Money20/20 platform. Provide recommendations on format, style, and technology to enhance event experiences.
- Research & Speaker Engagement: Conduct in-depth research (desk, phone, and face-to-face) with industry stakeholders to identify market trends, uncover hot topics, and secure top-tier speakers for our stages.
- Content Management: Manage speaker bookings, panel discussions, interview slots, and moderator acquisition, ensuring seamless content delivery.
- Event Collaboration: Support other shows within the Money20/20 event series, contributing to their success.
- Reporting & Updates: Provide weekly updates on speaker outreach, confirmations, pipeline progress, blockers, call-for-content status, timelines, and risks.
- Database Growth: Collaborate with the content operations team to expand and maintain the speaker database.
This list is not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be required as part of the role.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- Communication Skills: Exceptional communication abilities are essential for this role, including the capacity to convey complex ideas effectively to both internal and external stakeholders. Fluency in Spanish is needed for this role.
- Passion for Storytelling: You have a deep enthusiasm for live-event storytelling and an endless curiosity about the financial services, fintech, and payments landscape.
- Communication Excellence: You possess outstanding writing and communication skills and feel confident presenting to senior executives.
- Creative Mindset: You approach work with fresh curiosity and are committed to delivering world-class experiences.
- Event Enthusiasm: You thrive in the fast-paced environment of live events and are comfortable working to tight deadlines.
Additional Information
We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.
We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com.
Our benefits include:
- Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
- Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too.
- Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves.
- Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
- Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount.
- Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more.
- Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs.
- As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world.
The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 based on experience.
This posting will automatically expire on 06.30.2026.
We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.
If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.
See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here.
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Frame your portfolio around measurable content outcomes
Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators need to see that your Content Lead role requires specialized judgment, not just writing. Quantify editorial strategy decisions, audience growth you drove, and cross-functional teams you directed to strengthen your specialty occupation case.
Check employer LCA filings for Content roles specifically
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify that a hiring company has filed Labor Condition Applications under content, marketing communications, or media production job codes before you invest time in their process. Past filings signal genuine H-1B sponsorship infrastructure.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Content Lead openings by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history, so you can skip companies that haven't sponsored the visa type before and focus on roles where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Negotiate offer timing around the H-1B cap year
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer after April's lottery closes, work with your employer to structure a deferred start or explore cap-exempt employer options to avoid a full year's wait.
Confirm your job description maps to the right SOC code
Before your employer files, verify your role is classified under the correct Standard Occupational Classification code for content or media roles. A mismatched SOC code can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS challenging whether Content Lead qualifies as a specialty occupation.
Use O*NET to document your role's degree requirement
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your Content Lead job code and reference its listed education and skill requirements in your petition support letter. This gives your employer concrete government-sourced evidence that the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field.
H-1B Visa Content Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Content Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as communications, journalism, English, or marketing. The employer must demonstrate in the Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition that the role genuinely requires that specialized degree, not just any bachelor's degree. Roles with vague degree requirements or where the job can be performed without a specific field of study face higher scrutiny from USCIS.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Content Lead positions?
Media companies, technology firms with large content or editorial teams, e-commerce brands, and digital agencies are among the most active sponsors for content leadership roles. You can browse Content Lead openings at employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate, which filters listings specifically by sponsorship track record rather than self-reported employer claims.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Content Lead role changes significantly after approval?
Material changes to your job duties, reporting structure, or work location can require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. If your Content Lead role expands into a Head of Content or VP-level position with substantially different responsibilities, an amended I-129 is typically required. Your employer's immigration counsel should assess whether the change is material under USCIS guidelines.
Can I start working as a Content Lead while my H-1B petition is pending?
Only if you're currently in valid H-1B status with another employer and your new employer filed before your existing petition expired, which triggers cap-gap protection or H-1B portability under AC21. If you're transitioning from OPT or another visa status, you generally cannot begin work in the new Content Lead role until USCIS approves the petition or premium processing confirms receipt and approval.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Content Lead job offers?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Content Lead position in the specific metropolitan area where you'll work. Prevailing wages are determined by wage level, with Level II and III applying to most mid-senior content leadership roles. You can look up the applicable wage for your location using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating an offer to confirm the compensation is compliant.