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Media Director roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in communications, marketing, or a related field. Most openings are at large agencies and media companies with active H-1B filing histories, where petitions are filed before the April 1 cap deadline for an October 1 start date.
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- The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
Fueling the continued success of one of the world’s most beloved and recognized brands is a distinctly capable, creative, and innovative Marketing, Media and Social Commerce organization. Target is well known for inspiring and surprising guests, and we pride ourselves on connecting them to the products and experiences they expect and deserve from Target. We study our guests to discover new needs and insights, and then craft every interaction to build brand love. We are market experts who insist on a clear and cohesive understanding of our business objectives, guest segments and behaviors, strategies, and tactics, overcoming obstacles and measuring success. Target has a long-standing heritage in discovery and strives to maintain its unique competitive position as consumers shift to digital and socially led shopping. To achieve its ambitions, Target must lead at the intersection of digital, physical, and social.
As Lead, integrated Media Creator Affiliate Operations & Insights Analyst, you will …
Play an integral role defining and activating our strategy across elements of the social commerce landscape – driving financial and brand growth through partnerships with platforms, creators, and enterprise partners. Your primary focus in this role will be to lead the business operations and insights engine for Club Target, Target’s 1st party creator program, by owning performance measurement & reporting, forecasting, and insight-led storytelling that helps optimize the program and prove enterprise impact. You will work in close partnership with a diverse stakeholder group across Target to implement analysis and learnings – ensuring robust cross-functional alignment at each step of the way. You will be a strategic thought leader, possess excellent stakeholder management capabilities, and have a deep understanding of marketing, media, and commerce across the digital landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Own Club Target performance measurement and business reporting, including scorecards across various activation types, KPI definitions, WBR/QBR narratives, and insight-led readouts.
- Drive analysis and forecasting to identify performance trends, creator health, business risks, and optimization opportunities across the program.
- Translate data and industry insight into business action, helping the team improve decision-making, strengthen the operating model, and prove enterprise impact.
- Support team efforts to build a culture that exemplifies the core Target values of connection, inclusivity, and drive.
- Establish relationships with and partner closely with cross-functional peers across Target – within Marketing, Merchandising, Digital, and Roundel on strategy development and activation.
- Support Integrated Media leaders in developing and executing against long-term strategy and goals.
- Maintain an understanding of the broader digital ecommerce industry – inclusive of evolving shopping behaviors, competitors, and market segments to support strategy development.
- Support key elements of the Integrated Commerce team operating processes – specifically business planning and OKR routines.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About You
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience business operations, strategy, analytics, program management, marketing operations, or creator/affiliate performance
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, demonstrating a bias for action to drive business results
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights and business recommendations
- Experience building reporting frameworks, readouts, scorecards, and executive-facing narratives
- Proven project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- Track record of continuous improvement – leveraging experiences and setbacks to drive professional growth
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience with creator, affiliate, loyalty, CRM, or digital marketing programs is a plus
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_E
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
Fueling the continued success of one of the world’s most beloved and recognized brands is a distinctly capable, creative, and innovative Marketing, Media and Social Commerce organization. Target is well known for inspiring and surprising guests, and we pride ourselves on connecting them to the products and experiences they expect and deserve from Target. We study our guests to discover new needs and insights, and then craft every interaction to build brand love. We are market experts who insist on a clear and cohesive understanding of our business objectives, guest segments and behaviors, strategies, and tactics, overcoming obstacles and measuring success. Target has a long-standing heritage in discovery and strives to maintain its unique competitive position as consumers shift to digital and socially led shopping. To achieve its ambitions, Target must lead at the intersection of digital, physical, and social.
As Lead, integrated Media Creator Affiliate Operations & Insights Analyst, you will …
Play an integral role defining and activating our strategy across elements of the social commerce landscape – driving financial and brand growth through partnerships with platforms, creators, and enterprise partners. Your primary focus in this role will be to lead the business operations and insights engine for Club Target, Target’s 1st party creator program, by owning performance measurement & reporting, forecasting, and insight-led storytelling that helps optimize the program and prove enterprise impact. You will work in close partnership with a diverse stakeholder group across Target to implement analysis and learnings – ensuring robust cross-functional alignment at each step of the way. You will be a strategic thought leader, possess excellent stakeholder management capabilities, and have a deep understanding of marketing, media, and commerce across the digital landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Own Club Target performance measurement and business reporting, including scorecards across various activation types, KPI definitions, WBR/QBR narratives, and insight-led readouts.
- Drive analysis and forecasting to identify performance trends, creator health, business risks, and optimization opportunities across the program.
- Translate data and industry insight into business action, helping the team improve decision-making, strengthen the operating model, and prove enterprise impact.
- Support team efforts to build a culture that exemplifies the core Target values of connection, inclusivity, and drive.
- Establish relationships with and partner closely with cross-functional peers across Target – within Marketing, Merchandising, Digital, and Roundel on strategy development and activation.
- Support Integrated Media leaders in developing and executing against long-term strategy and goals.
- Maintain an understanding of the broader digital ecommerce industry – inclusive of evolving shopping behaviors, competitors, and market segments to support strategy development.
- Support key elements of the Integrated Commerce team operating processes – specifically business planning and OKR routines.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About You
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience business operations, strategy, analytics, program management, marketing operations, or creator/affiliate performance
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, demonstrating a bias for action to drive business results
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights and business recommendations
- Experience building reporting frameworks, readouts, scorecards, and executive-facing narratives
- Proven project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- Track record of continuous improvement – leveraging experiences and setbacks to drive professional growth
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience with creator, affiliate, loyalty, CRM, or digital marketing programs is a plus
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_E
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Media Director
Match your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the Media Director position. A degree in communications, marketing, or advertising supports the petition. A business degree alone may trigger an RFE if the job description emphasizes creative strategy.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Applications by the SOC code for Advertising and Promotions Managers. This shows you which employers have actively filed for roles matching Media Director, not just which ones have H-1B programs generally.
Target employers with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research organizations are cap-exempt. If you're open to in-house media roles at these institutions, you can file outside the April lottery window and start any time of year.
Check your prevailing wage level before negotiating
DOL assigns your LCA a wage level from I to IV based on experience and supervisory responsibility. Media Director titles typically land at Level III or IV. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the prevailing wage for your metro area before accepting an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Media Director roles on Migrate Mate to filter for employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out companies that list the title but have never filed a petition, saving you from pursuing offers that stall at the sponsorship conversation.
Get your portfolio documentation H-1B ready
Your employer will need to establish specialty occupation in the I-129 petition. Prepare a resume that maps each role to specific degree-level skills, and gather any campaign case studies or strategic plans that demonstrate the analytical and technical scope of your work.
H-1B Visa Media Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Media Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like communications, marketing, advertising, or a related discipline. Roles that accept any degree or substitute extensive experience without a degree requirement are harder to approve. The job description needs to reflect the theoretical and practical application of that specialized knowledge.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Media Director positions?
Large advertising holding companies, broadcast networks, streaming platforms, and major brands with in-house media teams are the most active sponsors. Smaller independent agencies sponsor less frequently. You can find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for media and advertising roles on Migrate Mate, which filters by occupation code and filing history.
How does the H-1B cap and lottery affect Media Director candidates?
Most private-sector Media Director roles fall under the 85,000-slot annual H-1B cap, which is subject to a random lottery in years when registrations exceed the cap. Your employer registers you in March, USCIS selects winners in April, and the petition is filed for an October 1 start date. Cap-exempt employers like universities can file year-round outside this cycle.
Can I change employers as an H-1B Media Director without losing my status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as your prior H-1B was approved, you've maintained valid status, and the new role is in a same or similar specialty occupation. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved.
What documentation does an employer need to sponsor a Media Director on H-1B?
The employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the role and location. They then file Form I-129 with USCIS, including evidence that the position is a specialty occupation, a copy of your degree, and proof of relevant experience. Your official transcripts and any credential evaluations should be ready before the employer starts the LCA.