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Digital Content Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field. Many media, tech, and enterprise employers file LCAs for these roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter by verified H-1B visa filing history and find employers actively sponsoring right now.
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KHON-TV is looking for a Digital Content Producer to write and develop content for KHON2.com and KHON+.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will:
- Quickly write accurate, concise, and clear News stories that employ AP Style and are free of typos, grammatical errors, and spelling/punctuation mistakes
- Write and edit scripts in a conversational, viewer-friendly style for streaming audiences
- Integrate digital content with broadcast coverage, working with the assignment desk, show producers, and on-air reporters
- Be comfortable with digital technology, managing video livestreams and editing and posting video clips to KHON2.com and KHON's social media channels
- Serve as a content creator willing to produce stories/segments and possibly host one or more live digital productions on KHON+
- Train and coproduce on-air talent to produce and live stream digital newscasts
- Schedule and coordinate shows for KHON+
Responsibilities
- Produce and edit video content using OBS Studio and other tools
- Ensure all content meets high standards of journalistic integrity and production quality
- Research and analyze details to provide complete, accurate stories
- Host CTV shows from our streaming studio
- Arrange interviews with people for exclusive CTV shows
- Self-direct a show through OBS Studio setup and coordinate guests for in-studio or remote appearances
- Plan content for each day
- Schedule connected television app programming by crafting blocks of engaging content
- Coordinate with reporters, anchors, and digital teams to ensure breaking news reaches all platforms (CTV app, web, Facebook, YouTube) in real time
- Monitor social media accounts and post content on our social channels
- Monitor analytics and viewer behavior to help shape content decisions
- Keep up to date with local, state, national, and world news
- Write and edit stories for the web and other digital platforms/channels
- Other projects and duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with live production systems (OBS Studio, vMix, switchers, ENPS, or similar streaming tools)
- Knowledge of WordPress, Akta, or similar digital content management systems
- Familiarity with delivering content to CTV platforms such as Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV
COMPENSATION
$17+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level.
INTRODUCTION
KHON-TV is looking for a Digital Content Producer to write and develop content for KHON2.com and KHON+.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will:
- Quickly write accurate, concise, and clear News stories that employ AP Style and are free of typos, grammatical errors, and spelling/punctuation mistakes
- Write and edit scripts in a conversational, viewer-friendly style for streaming audiences
- Integrate digital content with broadcast coverage, working with the assignment desk, show producers, and on-air reporters
- Be comfortable with digital technology, managing video livestreams and editing and posting video clips to KHON2.com and KHON's social media channels
- Serve as a content creator willing to produce stories/segments and possibly host one or more live digital productions on KHON+
- Train and coproduce on-air talent to produce and live stream digital newscasts
- Schedule and coordinate shows for KHON+
Responsibilities
- Produce and edit video content using OBS Studio and other tools
- Ensure all content meets high standards of journalistic integrity and production quality
- Research and analyze details to provide complete, accurate stories
- Host CTV shows from our streaming studio
- Arrange interviews with people for exclusive CTV shows
- Self-direct a show through OBS Studio setup and coordinate guests for in-studio or remote appearances
- Plan content for each day
- Schedule connected television app programming by crafting blocks of engaging content
- Coordinate with reporters, anchors, and digital teams to ensure breaking news reaches all platforms (CTV app, web, Facebook, YouTube) in real time
- Monitor social media accounts and post content on our social channels
- Monitor analytics and viewer behavior to help shape content decisions
- Keep up to date with local, state, national, and world news
- Write and edit stories for the web and other digital platforms/channels
- Other projects and duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with live production systems (OBS Studio, vMix, switchers, ENPS, or similar streaming tools)
- Knowledge of WordPress, Akta, or similar digital content management systems
- Familiarity with delivering content to CTV platforms such as Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV
COMPENSATION
$17+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Digital Content Specialist
Verify your degree aligns with the role
H-1B approval for Digital Content Specialist roles hinges on a direct connection between your degree field and the job duties. A degree in communications, marketing, or digital media strengthens the specialty occupation case; a mismatched field can trigger an RFE.
Check LCA filings before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm an employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for Digital Content Specialist or closely related titles. Prior LCA history signals a functioning H-1B sponsorship process, not just a stated willingness to sponsor.
Search H-1B employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Digital Content Specialist openings by verified DOL filing history, so you're targeting employers who have actually sponsored the role before, not just those who list H-1B sponsorship as a checkbox in a job posting.
Request premium processing before the lottery
Ask your employer to elect premium processing when filing your I-129. USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days, giving you faster clarity on cap-subject H-1B petitions and reducing the limbo period between lottery selection and start date.
Benchmark your offered wage against the prevailing rate
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Cross-reference your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before signing to confirm compliance and avoid LCA certification issues that stall the filing.
Build a portfolio that documents specialty occupation
Compile work samples that demonstrate degree-level analysis, editorial strategy, or content architecture, not just execution tasks. Adjudicators scrutinize whether Digital Content Specialist duties genuinely require a bachelor's, so evidence of specialized judgment strengthens your employer's petition.
H-1B Visa Digital Content Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Digital Content Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Positions focused on content strategy, editorial planning, or digital analytics with a defined degree requirement in communications, marketing, or a related discipline are more likely to qualify than broadly scoped coordinator roles.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Digital Content Specialist positions?
Tech companies, media organizations, financial services firms, and large enterprise brands with in-house content teams are the most consistent sponsors. You can identify them by searching DOL Labor Condition Application disclosures or browsing verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters results by actual H-1B filing history for this role category.
How does the H-1B cap and lottery affect Digital Content Specialists?
Most Digital Content Specialist positions are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery capped at 85,000 slots. Registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. Roles at universities or nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt and can be filed at any time, so targeting those employers avoids the lottery entirely.
What documents should a Digital Content Specialist prepare for an H-1B petition?
Your employer's attorney will need your degree transcripts and diploma, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., your resume with role-specific accomplishments, and a detailed job description tying your duties to the degree requirement. O*NET documentation for the relevant SOC code is also commonly used to support the specialty occupation argument.
Can I change employers as a Digital Content Specialist on H-1B?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file before your current status expires, and the new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation.