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Digital Content Strategist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs must meet DOL prevailing wage standards for your metro area, and the annual H-1B cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Advertising/Posting Title Digital Experience and Content Strategist
Posting Summary
The Digital Experience and Content Strategist leads the planning, development, implementation, and measurement of enterprise digital communications strategies across UVM building brand affinity and engaging audiences ensuring that they can find information easily and take action. This position writes content focused on marketing and brand promotion while also being for developing and implementing communications strategies, editorial approaches, content governance practices, and digital publishing standards that advance institutional goals. As a key contributor to strategic web initiatives and important brand-level and enrollment-relevant pages, including academic program pages, this role collaborates with academic and administrative stakeholders to create scalable content systems that advance enrollment, engagement, and institutional goals. The position applies user research, SEO/AIO, accessibility standards, brand guidelines, analytics, and emerging digital trends to improve content performance and ensure the university’s digital presence remains effective, cohesive, and relevant while generating measurable results that contribute to enrollments and support other institutional goals. The Digital Experience and Content Strategist also serves as a university-wide communications consultant and subject matter expert on digital communications strategy, audience engagement, content governance, editorial standards, and communications effectiveness, advising communicators and stakeholders on messaging, audience needs, digital publishing, brand standards, and integrated communications approaches that not only strengthen UVM’s brand but also support audience needs.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, digital media, information science, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of professional experience in strategic communications, marketing communications, digital communications, content strategy, or related communications disciplines
- Demonstrated experience managing content within a content management system (CMS) at scale
- Working knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2, ADA/Section 508 compliance)
- Experience collaborating with designers and creative professionals to support communications objectives and brand strategy
- Experience specifically in higher education or in performance marketing with responsibility for optimizing web content for lead conversion
- Experience with SEO/AIO fundamentals and using web analytics tools to inform content decisions
- Demonstrated ability to consult with, train, or coach non-expert content contributors
- Demonstrated success leading complex communications projects involving multiple departments, stakeholder groups, and institutional priorities
- Demonstrated ability to advise stakeholders, influence communications approaches, and provide training, coaching, and consultation
Desirable Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Experience working with and promoting content governance frameworks — content models, editorial workflows, lifecycle/retirement policies
- Familiarity with AI discoverability / generative search optimization practices
- Experience with information architecture and content strategy for large, multi owner websites
- Familiarity with enterprise CMS platforms
- Experience building or maintaining documentation, style guides, or governance playbooks
- Project management experience or certification
- Experience with alumni/graduate outcomes content or recruitment-focused digital experiences specifically
Anticipated Pay Range $70,000 - $85,000
Other Information
Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Exempt
Union Position Yes, UVMSU
Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date 10/20/2026
Open Until Filled No
Our Common Ground Statement
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
Position Title Communications Generalist PC3 X
Posting Number S6370PO
Department Office of Strategic Communicat/30570
Position Number 00028032
Percent of Full-Time 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5
Term (months per year) 12
Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title Digital Experience and Content Strategist
Posting Summary
The Digital Experience and Content Strategist leads the planning, development, implementation, and measurement of enterprise digital communications strategies across UVM building brand affinity and engaging audiences ensuring that they can find information easily and take action. This position writes content focused on marketing and brand promotion while also being for developing and implementing communications strategies, editorial approaches, content governance practices, and digital publishing standards that advance institutional goals. As a key contributor to strategic web initiatives and important brand-level and enrollment-relevant pages, including academic program pages, this role collaborates with academic and administrative stakeholders to create scalable content systems that advance enrollment, engagement, and institutional goals. The position applies user research, SEO/AIO, accessibility standards, brand guidelines, analytics, and emerging digital trends to improve content performance and ensure the university’s digital presence remains effective, cohesive, and relevant while generating measurable results that contribute to enrollments and support other institutional goals. The Digital Experience and Content Strategist also serves as a university-wide communications consultant and subject matter expert on digital communications strategy, audience engagement, content governance, editorial standards, and communications effectiveness, advising communicators and stakeholders on messaging, audience needs, digital publishing, brand standards, and integrated communications approaches that not only strengthen UVM’s brand but also support audience needs.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, digital media, information science, or a related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of professional experience in strategic communications, marketing communications, digital communications, content strategy, or related communications disciplines
- Demonstrated experience managing content within a content management system (CMS) at scale
- Working knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2, ADA/Section 508 compliance)
- Experience collaborating with designers and creative professionals to support communications objectives and brand strategy
- Experience specifically in higher education or in performance marketing with responsibility for optimizing web content for lead conversion
- Experience with SEO/AIO fundamentals and using web analytics tools to inform content decisions
- Demonstrated ability to consult with, train, or coach non-expert content contributors
- Demonstrated success leading complex communications projects involving multiple departments, stakeholder groups, and institutional priorities
- Demonstrated ability to advise stakeholders, influence communications approaches, and provide training, coaching, and consultation
Desirable Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Experience working with and promoting content governance frameworks — content models, editorial workflows, lifecycle/retirement policies
- Familiarity with AI discoverability / generative search optimization practices
- Experience with information architecture and content strategy for large, multi owner websites
- Familiarity with enterprise CMS platforms
- Experience building or maintaining documentation, style guides, or governance playbooks
- Project management experience or certification
- Experience with alumni/graduate outcomes content or recruitment-focused digital experiences specifically
Anticipated Pay Range $70,000 - $85,000
Other Information
Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Exempt
Union Position Yes, UVMSU
Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date 10/20/2026
Open Until Filled No
Our Common Ground Statement
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
Position Title Communications Generalist PC3 X
Posting Number S6370PO
Department Office of Strategic Communicat/30570
Position Number 00028032
Percent of Full-Time 1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5
Term (months per year) 12
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Map your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Digital Content Strategist position. A marketing or communications degree is the clearest fit; a business degree with a content-focused portfolio can work if your employer documents the connection in the LCA.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV wage for content strategist roles in your target city before any offer conversation. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage, so knowing the floor protects you from below-market offers that would still technically comply.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofits attached to higher education, and certain research institutions are exempt from the annual H-1B cap. Digital Content Strategist roles exist at these organizations, and a cap-exempt employer can file your petition any time of year, not just during the April lottery window.
Search H-1B filers by occupation code on Migrate Mate
Filter by the SOC code tied to content strategist roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filings for this exact occupation. That narrows your target list to companies already familiar with the H-1B process for your job type, not just sponsorship in general.
Clarify job duties before the LCA is filed
Content strategist roles can blur into social media management or copywriting, which carry different specialty occupation arguments. Work with your employer to ensure the official job description in the LCA emphasizes analytical and strategic duties tied to your degree, not task-level content production that an officer might view as not requiring a bachelor's degree.
Plan your start date around premium processing
USCIS offers premium processing for a faster adjudication decision on H-1B petitions. If your employer won't use it and you're transitioning from OPT, confirm your EAD expiration date against the expected standard processing timeline so your employment authorization doesn't lapse between approval and your start date.
H-1B Visa Digital Content Strategist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Digital Content Strategist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as communications, marketing, or digital media. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard across the industry for that role. Employers strengthen the case by documenting that the position involves strategic planning and analysis tied directly to a degree field, not just content production tasks.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Digital Content Strategist positions?
Technology companies, media organizations, e-commerce platforms, and universities regularly file H-1B LCAs for content strategist roles. The best way to identify active sponsors is to search by occupation code on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for this specific job type rather than general H-1B sponsorship.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change Digital Content Strategist roles?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer must file their own LCA and I-129 petition establishing that the new role also qualifies as a specialty occupation.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Digital Content Strategist offers?
Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for a Digital Content Strategist in your work location, as determined by DOL wage data. The wage level assigned in the LCA reflects your experience and responsibilities. You can verify the applicable wage range yourself using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer to confirm the salary meets the legal minimum for your metro area.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Digital Content Strategist role is reclassified or my duties change significantly?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer classification may require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. If the new duties shift your role away from the specialty occupation established in the original LCA, USCIS could view continued employment under the old petition as a violation. Document any significant duty changes and raise them with your employer's immigration contact promptly.