H-1B Visa Director Of Partnerships Jobs
Director of Partnerships roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this title must certify a prevailing wage through DOL and demonstrate the role meets specialty occupation standards, which makes targeting companies with active LCA filing history essential.
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The Creator Brand Partnerships team's vision is to make Amazon the place brands turn to first when they want to partner with creators. We connect brands with Amazon's commerce creators through Brand Sponsorship offerings that bring top-tier creators together with brands across in-person events, gifting, and digital placements. We serve brands of every size and we design each sponsorship to deliver measurable results. Through this work we aim to grow brands' businesses and creators' earnings, strengthening the partnership between brands and the Amazon creator community at every stage of the funnel.
In this role, you will help bring brand sponsorships to life across our creator marketing program, including creator events and gifting, turning signed deals into polished, well-run activations. Working alongside the business development leads, you'll own direct relations with our brand partners, executing our partnership packages and ultimately securing repeat business. This role will own delivering strong advertising results through their execution, delivering full impact reports to our partners. You'll work directly with brands and our agency partners, delivering white-glove service throughout the sponsorship lifecycle so every touchpoint reflects the premium experience brands expect from Amazon, and you'll collaborate across internal teams including creator marketing, the Amazon Ads team, finance, production, PR, legal, and analytics to bring each sponsorship to life.
You are a relationship builder, creative problem solver, and have experience growing a business independently. You're energized by working directly with external partners, comfortable with ambiguity, and calm under pressure, and you communicate clearly and build trust with brands, creators, and internal teams alike while always looking for ways to make our programs run smoother and scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end execution of brand-sponsored marketing programs
- Monitor industry and media trends to identify new partnership offerings and opportunities to grow the business
- Coordinate all client and agency communication while working in tandem with internal partners and team members, delivering white-glove service throughout the sponsorship lifecycle
- Manage program budgets, deliverables, timelines, and sponsored content/talent agreements
- Cultivate relationships with key clients, industry leaders, production partners, and internal teams
- Establish a measurement strategy at the offering level, developing and rolling out new metrics that showcase the value proposition of our offerings and drive renewal for brand partners
- Automate and scale reporting capabilities
- Develop and implement a mechanism for capturing scaled brand feedback, partnering with program and product management to incorporate findings into quarterly roadmap reviews
About the team
The Creators team's goal is to make Amazon the Earth's most desired destination for commerce influencers, associates (publishers, bloggers, and more), and their content. We tackle difficult problems, build and enhance products and experiences that drive creator growth, and strengthen creators' sense of community, fandom, and credibility through positive feedback loops. The Creator Monetization team connects brands with commerce Creators at Amazon, growing brands' businesses and creators' earnings in the process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
- 3+ years of experience in partnership management, account management, or client services, ideally within brand marketing, media, advertising, or entertainment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience setting up and managing a sales pipeline
- Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software
- Knowledge of Excel at a basic level (e.g., UX navigation, math & logical functions, lookup functions, etc.)
- Experience in production and post production
- Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices.
- Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NY, New York
SALARY
101,600.00 - 177,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The Creator Brand Partnerships team's vision is to make Amazon the place brands turn to first when they want to partner with creators. We connect brands with Amazon's commerce creators through Brand Sponsorship offerings that bring top-tier creators together with brands across in-person events, gifting, and digital placements. We serve brands of every size and we design each sponsorship to deliver measurable results. Through this work we aim to grow brands' businesses and creators' earnings, strengthening the partnership between brands and the Amazon creator community at every stage of the funnel.
In this role, you will help bring brand sponsorships to life across our creator marketing program, including creator events and gifting, turning signed deals into polished, well-run activations. Working alongside the business development leads, you'll own direct relations with our brand partners, executing our partnership packages and ultimately securing repeat business. This role will own delivering strong advertising results through their execution, delivering full impact reports to our partners. You'll work directly with brands and our agency partners, delivering white-glove service throughout the sponsorship lifecycle so every touchpoint reflects the premium experience brands expect from Amazon, and you'll collaborate across internal teams including creator marketing, the Amazon Ads team, finance, production, PR, legal, and analytics to bring each sponsorship to life.
You are a relationship builder, creative problem solver, and have experience growing a business independently. You're energized by working directly with external partners, comfortable with ambiguity, and calm under pressure, and you communicate clearly and build trust with brands, creators, and internal teams alike while always looking for ways to make our programs run smoother and scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end execution of brand-sponsored marketing programs
- Monitor industry and media trends to identify new partnership offerings and opportunities to grow the business
- Coordinate all client and agency communication while working in tandem with internal partners and team members, delivering white-glove service throughout the sponsorship lifecycle
- Manage program budgets, deliverables, timelines, and sponsored content/talent agreements
- Cultivate relationships with key clients, industry leaders, production partners, and internal teams
- Establish a measurement strategy at the offering level, developing and rolling out new metrics that showcase the value proposition of our offerings and drive renewal for brand partners
- Automate and scale reporting capabilities
- Develop and implement a mechanism for capturing scaled brand feedback, partnering with program and product management to incorporate findings into quarterly roadmap reviews
About the team
The Creators team's goal is to make Amazon the Earth's most desired destination for commerce influencers, associates (publishers, bloggers, and more), and their content. We tackle difficult problems, build and enhance products and experiences that drive creator growth, and strengthen creators' sense of community, fandom, and credibility through positive feedback loops. The Creator Monetization team connects brands with commerce Creators at Amazon, growing brands' businesses and creators' earnings in the process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
- 3+ years of experience in partnership management, account management, or client services, ideally within brand marketing, media, advertising, or entertainment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience setting up and managing a sales pipeline
- Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software
- Knowledge of Excel at a basic level (e.g., UX navigation, math & logical functions, lookup functions, etc.)
- Experience in production and post production
- Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices.
- Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, NY, New York
SALARY
101,600.00 - 177,800.00 USD annually
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Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether a Director of Partnerships role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Frame your credentials around business development, strategic partnerships, or a directly related field to strengthen the specialty occupation case.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for business development and partnerships titles. LCA history signals an employer already understands H-1B obligations and won't need hand-holding through the process.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before salary conversations so you know the wage floor and can negotiate from an accurate baseline.
Clarify filing timeline during the offer stage
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed once per year, with an October 1 start date. Ask prospective employers whether they've navigated this before and confirm they're prepared to file during the April registration window.
Build a job description that survives RFE scrutiny
USCIS issues Requests for Evidence on Director-level roles when duties appear general or managerial. Work with your employer to document that the role requires applying theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge.
Use O*NET to anchor your occupation classification
The O*NET profile for Business Development and Partnerships roles outlines the education and knowledge requirements USCIS weighs. Referencing this in your petition documentation helps establish that the role consistently requires a specialized degree.
H-1B Visa Director Of Partnerships: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Partnerships qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business, marketing, or strategic management. Generalist director titles sometimes draw USCIS scrutiny, so the job description should emphasize specialized knowledge requirements rather than broad leadership duties. Detailed documentation of day-to-day responsibilities significantly strengthens the petition.
How do I find employers who will actually sponsor H-1B visas for partnerships roles?
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with verified LCA filing history for business development and partnerships titles. Employers who have filed LCAs for similar roles have already cleared the DOL certification step before and understand the process, making them far more likely to sponsor than employers with no H-1B track record in this function.
Can I switch employers in a Director of Partnerships role without losing H-1B status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a new H-1B petition, as long as your prior petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin work upon receipt, without waiting for approval.
What happens if my H-1B petition is denied for a Director of Partnerships title?
USCIS most commonly issues RFEs or denials on this title when the job duties appear too general to require a specific degree. Your employer can respond to an RFE with supporting evidence, including industry wage surveys, O*NET data, and detailed duty descriptions. If denied outright, the employer may refile with a strengthened record or pursue a motion to reopen.
Do all companies hiring Directors of Partnerships sponsor H-1B visas?
No. H-1B sponsorship requires the employer to register with USCIS, file an LCA with DOL, and pay associated fees and legal costs. Many smaller companies or startups without prior experience sponsoring international employees decline to do so. Focusing your search on employers with documented H-1B filing history saves significant time in the process.