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Content Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard when they require a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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As the Learning Design & Content Manager, you will manage a team responsible for executing the development of ILT, VILT, e-learning content, and knowledge resources. These learnings primarily support field leadership and front-line, customer-facing employees to help achieve company strategic initiatives and departmental objectives. This hybrid role is perfect for someone who enjoys designing content, driving productivity and meeting the needs of stakeholders through effective learning experiences.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage a team of Instructional Designers to execute the development of learning projects defined and prioritized by the VP of Learning and Talent Development.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand specific business needs and performance gaps before executing the development of performance-enabling and improving training solutions.
- Manage multiple instructional design projects simultaneously, ensuring projects remain on time throughout all phases of development.
- Ensure instructional items are delivered high-quality, free from errors, and within strategic design and scope, often meaning you jump in and create content alongside your team to bring the project across the finish line.
- Build relationships with internal customers and project stakeholders while managing expectations, communicating status, and resolving open issues.
- Manage the day-to-day technical and operational support for the company’s online learning platforms, including the LMS.
- Assess opportunities for continued improvement, set goals and establish metrics for productivity expectations and success.
- Continue to research and adopt new tools, AI powered technologies, and methodologies to keep audiences engaged and motivated to change behaviors to meet business goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Psychology, Communications, or related field
- Minimum 4 years of experience designing and developing learning content and strategies
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing a team of instructional developers, or equivalent
- LMS management experience, preferably Axonify and Workday
- Resource management tool experience, such as Asana or Airtable
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate Rise, and Articulate Storyline
- PMP or equivalent certification is a plus
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communicator able to tailor both verbal and written information for a variety of audiences
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational, documentation, and process improvement skills
- Creative and collaborative problem-solver capable of analyzing complex challenges and proposing well-vetted options
- Continuously focused on controlling project risks and protecting outcomes
- Able to re-forecast and pivot projects as needed
If you are a current Extra Space employee, please apply through Jobs Hub in Workday.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Applications Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Summary
As the Learning Design & Content Manager, you will manage a team responsible for executing the development of ILT, VILT, e-learning content, and knowledge resources. These learnings primarily support field leadership and front-line, customer-facing employees to help achieve company strategic initiatives and departmental objectives. This hybrid role is perfect for someone who enjoys designing content, driving productivity and meeting the needs of stakeholders through effective learning experiences.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage a team of Instructional Designers to execute the development of learning projects defined and prioritized by the VP of Learning and Talent Development.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand specific business needs and performance gaps before executing the development of performance-enabling and improving training solutions.
- Manage multiple instructional design projects simultaneously, ensuring projects remain on time throughout all phases of development.
- Ensure instructional items are delivered high-quality, free from errors, and within strategic design and scope, often meaning you jump in and create content alongside your team to bring the project across the finish line.
- Build relationships with internal customers and project stakeholders while managing expectations, communicating status, and resolving open issues.
- Manage the day-to-day technical and operational support for the company’s online learning platforms, including the LMS.
- Assess opportunities for continued improvement, set goals and establish metrics for productivity expectations and success.
- Continue to research and adopt new tools, AI powered technologies, and methodologies to keep audiences engaged and motivated to change behaviors to meet business goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Psychology, Communications, or related field
- Minimum 4 years of experience designing and developing learning content and strategies
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing a team of instructional developers, or equivalent
- LMS management experience, preferably Axonify and Workday
- Resource management tool experience, such as Asana or Airtable
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate Rise, and Articulate Storyline
- PMP or equivalent certification is a plus
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communicator able to tailor both verbal and written information for a variety of audiences
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational, documentation, and process improvement skills
- Creative and collaborative problem-solver capable of analyzing complex challenges and proposing well-vetted options
- Continuously focused on controlling project risks and protecting outcomes
- Able to re-forecast and pivot projects as needed
If you are a current Extra Space employee, please apply through Jobs Hub in Workday.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Applications Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Content Manager
Document your degree's direct relevance
USCIS scrutinizes Content Manager petitions because the role can attract RFEs questioning whether a specific degree is required. Gather syllabi, transcripts, and a letter from your employer explaining why your communications or marketing degree is essential to the position.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search for past Labor Condition Applications filed under content management job titles. Employers who've certified LCAs for similar roles already understand the process, which shortens your timeline and reduces the chance of delays on their end.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Content Manager jobs on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for this role. Focusing your applications on sponsors with a track record cuts the time you spend chasing companies that are unfamiliar with the process.
Clarify your job description before filing
The H-1B petition lives or dies on how the employer describes the role. Push your hiring manager to specify degree requirements in the offer letter and job description before USCIS sees the I-129, since vague duties are the leading cause of RFEs for content roles.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Content Manager in your work location. Look up the wage level yourself using OFLC Wage Search and cross-reference against your offer so there are no surprises when the LCA is filed.
Plan around the 60-day grace period if changing jobs
If you're moving from another H-1B role into a Content Manager position, your new employer must file a transfer petition before your previous employment ends. The 60-day grace period doesn't restart the clock, so coordinate start dates carefully to maintain continuous authorized status.
H-1B Visa Content Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Content Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as communications, journalism, marketing, or English. USCIS has issued RFEs on content roles where employers listed broad or interchangeable degree fields, so your offer letter and job description should specify the required discipline clearly.
How do I find Content Manager jobs where the employer already sponsors H-1B visas?
Search Content Manager roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B filing history for this job title. Targeting companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for content roles before means less time educating HR about the process and a faster path from offer to petition.
What documents does my employer need to file an H-1B petition for a Content Manager role?
Your employer needs a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, your signed job offer letter specifying degree requirements and duties, evidence of your qualifying degree, and Form I-129. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation is typically required. The employer files everything; your main document responsibility is providing transcripts and your degree certificate.
Can a Content Manager role support an H-1B if my degree is in a field like English or communications rather than business?
Yes. USCIS accepts degrees in English, communications, journalism, marketing, and related fields as qualifying for content management roles. What matters is that the degree field has a direct and logical connection to the specific duties in your job description. Employers should document this connection explicitly in the petition support letter to reduce RFE risk.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from a content role at one company to a Content Manager position at another?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition, formally a change of employer petition, before you start the new job. Under AC21 portability, you can begin work as soon as the new petition is filed and received by USCIS, provided your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The 60-day grace period applies if there's a gap between jobs.