H-1B Visa Paid Media Specialist Jobs

Paid Media Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.

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Overview

Open Jobs42+
Work Type69% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Veracity Insurance Solutions
Paid Media Specialist
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Veracity Insurance Solutions
Added 5d ago
Paid Media Specialist
Veracity Insurance Solutions
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Marketing
Content & Communications
Growth Marketing
Performance Marketing
$65k - $85k/yr
Remote (US)
None
201-500

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Avalara
Senior Paid Media Manager
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Avalara
Added 1w ago
Senior Paid Media Manager
Avalara
Remote
Marketing
Content & Communications
Growth Marketing
Performance Marketing
Remote (US)
None
1,001-5,000

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MGM Resorts International
Paid Media Manager
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MGM Resorts International
Added 1w ago
Paid Media Manager
MGM Resorts International
Las Vegas, Nevada
Marketing
Content & Communications
Growth Marketing
Performance Marketing
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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EAB
Paid Media Manager
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EAB
Added 2w ago
Paid Media Manager
EAB
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Marketing
Growth Marketing
Performance Marketing
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Amazon.com
Senior Paid Media Manager
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Amazon.com
Added 2w ago
Senior Paid Media Manager
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Marketing
Content & Communications
Growth Marketing
Performance Marketing
$118k - $160k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Paid Media Specialist

Verify your degree field matches the role

USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to paid media work. A marketing, communications, or business analytics degree aligns clearly. A degree in an unrelated field may require supplementary evidence like transcripts showing relevant coursework or a credential evaluation.

Check LCA filings for media-specific roles

Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Labor Condition Applications filed under SOC codes for marketing and advertising specialists. This tells you which employers have actively sponsored roles similar to yours, not just tech or engineering positions.

Target employers enrolled in E-Verify early

STEM OPT extensions don't apply here, so focus on employers already enrolled in E-Verify who have sponsored H-1B workers before. Ad agencies, in-house brand teams at retailers, and SaaS companies with marketing departments are consistent sponsors in this space.

Search H-1B-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate

Filter your Paid Media Specialist job search on Migrate Mate by employers with verified H-1B filing history. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is theoretically possible but has never been executed, saving you weeks of outreach to unresponsive hiring teams.

Negotiate offer timing around the cap window

H-1B cap petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in late fall or winter, ask your employer whether they'll commit to a cap-subject filing the following April rather than waiting for a future cycle.

Document platform certifications before your petition

Google Ads, Meta Blueprint, and similar platform certifications strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition. Gather these certificates alongside your degree transcripts so your employer's attorney can include them as supporting evidence.

H-1B Visa Paid Media Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Paid Media Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?

Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as marketing, advertising, communications, or business analytics. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title. Roles focused on programmatic buying, paid search strategy, or performance analytics with degree requirements built into the job posting are generally approvable.

Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Paid Media Specialists?

In-house marketing teams at e-commerce companies, SaaS businesses, and consumer brands sponsor more frequently than traditional ad agencies, which often rely on project-based staffing. You can identify employers with active H-1B filing history for marketing and advertising roles by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation.

What SOC code applies to Paid Media Specialist roles on the LCA?

Most Paid Media Specialist positions are filed under SOC 13-1161 (Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists) or 11-2021 (Advertising and Promotions Managers), depending on the seniority and scope of the role. Your employer's attorney selects the code, but it affects the prevailing wage floor DOL requires on the Labor Condition Application.

Can I stay in status on OPT while waiting for an H-1B lottery selection?

Yes. If you're on post-completion OPT and your employer files a cap-subject H-1B petition before your OPT expires, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year, or until USCIS makes a decision if selected. You must have a timely filed petition and a valid EAD to benefit from cap-gap protection.

Does a Paid Media Specialist need any specific documentation beyond a degree for H-1B sponsorship?

Your employer will typically include platform certifications (Google Ads, Meta Blueprint), a detailed job duties letter, and your transcripts in the I-129 package to support the specialty occupation argument. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is required to demonstrate U.S. equivalency to USCIS.