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Creative Producer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in film, media production, communications, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your offer around the April lottery window matters.
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KSBW-TV, the Hearst-owned NBC, ABC, and Estrella affiliate serving Monterey, Salinas, Santa Cruz, and all of California’s Central Coast is looking for a Creative Services Writer Producer to write, shoot, edit and design promotion for all media platforms.
You will collaborate with the marketing and commercial production team to develop, write, produce, and deliver campaign content for broadcast, streaming, paid media, digital, and social platforms. While the job focuses on creativity, the position also requires strong organizational skills from someone who is a responsible self-starter. We are looking for a team player who is passionate about producing attention-grabbing marketing content that cuts through the clutter. You will report to the Creative Services Director. Please send reel and/or link to your most recent work when applying.
This position is responsible for writing, shooting, and editing compelling promotion that drives viewers to KSBW Action News 8 and other media platforms that advances our brands in a competitive landscape. This person will creatively execute a variety of news, weather, sports, and entertainment messages and assist in the execution of station events, campaigns, and marketing projects. The Creative Services Writer Producer also collaborates and supports production of a variety of research-driven objectives and goals, as assigned. If you can think creatively and are motivated with a great attitude, then this job could be ideal for you!
Through compelling writing, editing, and shooting, candidates will work closely with the news and creative services department to identify the most promotable content and create effective marketing messages that drives viewers to on-air, social, and digital platforms.
You could work for Hearst Television, one of the most respected multimedia companies, while living in the most beautiful media market in the country. From the dramatic panoramas of Big Sur to the majestic surf and redwood-covered mountains of Santa Cruz, you will be truly inspired by living and working on California’s Central Coast.
Responsibilities:
- Write, shoot, and edit attention grabbing news topical and image promotion.
- Use station's social media and digital platforms to drive viewer engagement.
- Produce image, targeted sweeps stories, and investigative promos.
- Produce entertainment and programming promotion.
- Edit using Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro and After Effects.
- Shoot using Canon C300 Mark III, DSLR’s, and an array of lenses.
- Work closely with news producers, anchors, photographers, and managers.
- Deal with the challenges of time-sensitive deadlines without compromising.
- Creative contribution across all departments.
- In-person attendance required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Media or television station professionals preferred.
- Television Writer/Editor/Producer experience preferred.
- Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects preferred.
- Strong editing skills: Adobe Premiere experience preferred.
- Experience creating compelling promos.
- Extremely high standards.
- Ability to write, produce and edit promos start to finish.
- Meet tight deadlines and adapt to whatever the project calls for.
- Highly organized with attention to details.
- Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Work efficiently under time constraints.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
- Work a flexible schedule including overtime, if necessary.
- Great attitude and strong collaborator.
- Takes critiques and direction well.
- Advanced knowledge and nuances of social media platforms.
- Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.
- Working knowledge Adobe Creative Suite.
- Knowledge of production process including non-linear editing.
- Knowledge in videography and lighting.
- Demonstrated ability to write compelling, conversational copy.
- Work well under extreme deadlines.
- Must be a team player.
- Bilingual a Plus.
- Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
- Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be considered.
Please include a demo reel or link to demo. Applicants without a demo will not be considered.
VALUES IN ACTION
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
BENEFITS
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical | Dental | Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ+ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet you and your family's needs
COMPENSATION
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $45,000 and $50,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
INTRODUCTION
KSBW-TV, the Hearst-owned NBC, ABC, and Estrella affiliate serving Monterey, Salinas, Santa Cruz, and all of California’s Central Coast is looking for a Creative Services Writer Producer to write, shoot, edit and design promotion for all media platforms.
You will collaborate with the marketing and commercial production team to develop, write, produce, and deliver campaign content for broadcast, streaming, paid media, digital, and social platforms. While the job focuses on creativity, the position also requires strong organizational skills from someone who is a responsible self-starter. We are looking for a team player who is passionate about producing attention-grabbing marketing content that cuts through the clutter. You will report to the Creative Services Director. Please send reel and/or link to your most recent work when applying.
This position is responsible for writing, shooting, and editing compelling promotion that drives viewers to KSBW Action News 8 and other media platforms that advances our brands in a competitive landscape. This person will creatively execute a variety of news, weather, sports, and entertainment messages and assist in the execution of station events, campaigns, and marketing projects. The Creative Services Writer Producer also collaborates and supports production of a variety of research-driven objectives and goals, as assigned. If you can think creatively and are motivated with a great attitude, then this job could be ideal for you!
Through compelling writing, editing, and shooting, candidates will work closely with the news and creative services department to identify the most promotable content and create effective marketing messages that drives viewers to on-air, social, and digital platforms.
You could work for Hearst Television, one of the most respected multimedia companies, while living in the most beautiful media market in the country. From the dramatic panoramas of Big Sur to the majestic surf and redwood-covered mountains of Santa Cruz, you will be truly inspired by living and working on California’s Central Coast.
Responsibilities:
- Write, shoot, and edit attention grabbing news topical and image promotion.
- Use station's social media and digital platforms to drive viewer engagement.
- Produce image, targeted sweeps stories, and investigative promos.
- Produce entertainment and programming promotion.
- Edit using Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro and After Effects.
- Shoot using Canon C300 Mark III, DSLR’s, and an array of lenses.
- Work closely with news producers, anchors, photographers, and managers.
- Deal with the challenges of time-sensitive deadlines without compromising.
- Creative contribution across all departments.
- In-person attendance required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Media or television station professionals preferred.
- Television Writer/Editor/Producer experience preferred.
- Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects preferred.
- Strong editing skills: Adobe Premiere experience preferred.
- Experience creating compelling promos.
- Extremely high standards.
- Ability to write, produce and edit promos start to finish.
- Meet tight deadlines and adapt to whatever the project calls for.
- Highly organized with attention to details.
- Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Work efficiently under time constraints.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
- Work a flexible schedule including overtime, if necessary.
- Great attitude and strong collaborator.
- Takes critiques and direction well.
- Advanced knowledge and nuances of social media platforms.
- Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.
- Working knowledge Adobe Creative Suite.
- Knowledge of production process including non-linear editing.
- Knowledge in videography and lighting.
- Demonstrated ability to write compelling, conversational copy.
- Work well under extreme deadlines.
- Must be a team player.
- Bilingual a Plus.
- Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
- Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be considered.
Please include a demo reel or link to demo. Applicants without a demo will not be considered.
VALUES IN ACTION
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
BENEFITS
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical | Dental | Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ+ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet you and your family's needs
COMPENSATION
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $45,000 and $50,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Creative Producer
Frame your portfolio around specialty occupation
USCIS requires your role to demand a specific degree, not just creative talent. Document how your production work requires applied knowledge from a media, communications, or film degree so your employer's LCA filing holds up under scrutiny.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Creative Producer openings by employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications, so you're applying to companies that already understand the H-1B process rather than ones encountering it for the first time.
Verify your role's prevailing wage tier
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for Creative Producer positions in your target metro before negotiating an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, and a mismatch is a common filing delay.
Align your offer timeline with the lottery window
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If your offer letter arrives in summer or fall, negotiate a start date that gives your employer enough lead time to register you in the USCIS lottery the following March.
Confirm your job classification matches O*NET
Look up the Creative Producer occupation on O*NET to confirm the degree requirements listed there match your actual duties. Employers reference these codes in the LCA, and a misclassified SOC code can trigger a USCIS Request for Evidence.
Ask about cap-exempt production entities
Universities, nonprofits, and certain research organizations are exempt from the H-1B annual cap, meaning your petition can be filed and approved any time of year. In-house production roles at qualifying institutions can bypass the lottery entirely.
H-1B Visa Creative Producer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Creative Producer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as film production, media studies, communications, or a directly related discipline. USCIS evaluates whether the job normally requires that degree, so your employer needs to document that the role isn't open to applicants from any academic background.
How do I find Creative Producer jobs at employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Creative Producer openings by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're not guessing which companies have sponsored before. Focusing your applications on those employers significantly shortens the timeline from offer to petition, since they already have established processes with immigration counsel.
What happens to my H-1B status if a production project ends and my employer's contract with the studio closes?
If your employer terminates your H-1B employment, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or depart the U.S. Your new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin work as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval.
Can a production company or creative agency sponsor me for an H-1B even if they've never done it before?
Yes. Any U.S. employer can sponsor an H-1B petition regardless of prior experience with the process. They'll need to file a certified LCA with the DOL before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS. Many smaller agencies work with outside immigration counsel for the first filing, which is worth confirming during your offer negotiation.
Does freelance or contract Creative Producer work count toward H-1B eligibility?
H-1B status requires a true employer-employee relationship, so independent contractor arrangements generally don't qualify. If you're working through a staffing or production agency, the agency must be the petitioning employer. Your day-to-day client or studio typically can't be your H-1B sponsor unless they directly employ you on payroll.