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Paid Social Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field. Employers in adtech, e-commerce, and agencies actively file LCAs for this title. The annual H-1B cap applies, so timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
ROLE
Manufacturing Student Program
The Elanco Manufacturing summer student program offers a meaningful work experience for college students residing in the Wabash Valley. The intent of this program is to offer an introductory experience similar to an internship to allow students an opportunity to learn about a manufacturing environment. It provides students the unique opportunity to work in the manufacturing areas of a Fortune 100 multinational company. Our summer student program helps us identify future interns and full-time employees as well as provides a transparent experience for students to experience our culture and see the variety of career paths available at Elanco.
The positions are temporary summer student positions that last for 10-12 weeks beginning in Oct or Nov 2026. Start and end dates will be managed around student class schedule and business needs. Each student will be assigned to a functional department with projects that are applicable to the student’s field of study in college. Small projects will be assigned that provide benefit for the department as well as a learning opportunity for the student.
Project opportunities are available in, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Engineering: Project
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Students will interact with other engineering, manufacturing, and science professionals, including Elanco senior management. Professional development and social events will be held throughout the summer. Presentations on work accomplished may be required.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (minimum qualifications):
- Must provide own housing in Western Indiana and be at Clinton, IN site daily.
- Must be currently enrolled in a related undergrad program. (project management, construction management)
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
INTRODUCTION
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
ROLE
Manufacturing Student Program
The Elanco Manufacturing summer student program offers a meaningful work experience for college students residing in the Wabash Valley. The intent of this program is to offer an introductory experience similar to an internship to allow students an opportunity to learn about a manufacturing environment. It provides students the unique opportunity to work in the manufacturing areas of a Fortune 100 multinational company. Our summer student program helps us identify future interns and full-time employees as well as provides a transparent experience for students to experience our culture and see the variety of career paths available at Elanco.
The positions are temporary summer student positions that last for 10-12 weeks beginning in Oct or Nov 2026. Start and end dates will be managed around student class schedule and business needs. Each student will be assigned to a functional department with projects that are applicable to the student’s field of study in college. Small projects will be assigned that provide benefit for the department as well as a learning opportunity for the student.
Project opportunities are available in, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Engineering: Project
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Students will interact with other engineering, manufacturing, and science professionals, including Elanco senior management. Professional development and social events will be held throughout the summer. Presentations on work accomplished may be required.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (minimum qualifications):
- Must provide own housing in Western Indiana and be at Clinton, IN site daily.
- Must be currently enrolled in a related undergrad program. (project management, construction management)
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Paid Social Manager
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Advertising and Promotions Managers to confirm the degree requirements USCIS uses to classify paid social roles. Positions that list a degree as preferred rather than required can trigger RFEs, so align your job description language before applying.
Check employer LCA filing history first
Use Migrate Mate to filter Paid Social Manager jobs by verified LCA filing history, so you're only targeting employers who have already filed for this occupation code. This cuts time spent on companies that have never sponsored and aren't set up to start.
Prioritize agencies with established HR infrastructure
Large media agencies and adtech platforms typically have immigration counsel on retainer and can move faster through the I-129 filing process. Startups may be willing but lack the internal systems to meet the H-1B cap registration deadline in early March.
Negotiate your offer letter before LCA filing
Your offered wage must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area before your employer submits the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through Level IV wage bands for your city and confirm your offer clears the threshold before signing.
Time your application to the cap registration window
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration in early March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your OPT end date gives you cap-gap coverage through October 1 so there's no gap in your work authorization if you're selected.
Document platform certifications for your petition
Meta Blueprint, Google Ads, and TikTok for Business certifications strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition. Compile these alongside your degree transcripts so your employer's attorney can reference them when responding to any USCIS requests for evidence.
H-1B Visa Paid Social Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Paid Social Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title. Roles that list platform management, campaign strategy, and performance analysis as core duties typically support a specialty occupation argument, especially when paired with formal degree requirements in the posting.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Paid Social Managers?
Digital marketing agencies, e-commerce companies, adtech platforms, and consumer brands with in-house performance marketing teams are the most active sponsors for this role. These employers file LCAs regularly for paid social and performance marketing titles. You can browse verified H-1B sponsors for this occupation directly on Migrate Mate to identify which employers have active filing history.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement work for this role?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Paid Social Manager in your specific metro area before filing the LCA. The wage is determined by job zone and experience level. You can verify the applicable wage band using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Your offered compensation must meet or exceed this threshold or the LCA will not be certified.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change paid social jobs?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change employers without waiting for a new cap selection, as long as your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires. Your job duties at the new employer must still qualify as a specialty occupation. Most lateral moves within paid social and performance marketing roles meet this standard without issue.
What should I do if my employer has never sponsored an H-1B before?
First employers need to register in the H-1B cap lottery in March, file an LCA with DOL, and submit Form I-129 to USCIS if selected. Many smaller agencies are willing but unprepared for the process. Connecting them with an immigration attorney early and providing documentation of your role's degree requirements can significantly reduce delays and avoid preventable denials.