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Lehman College of The City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a Communications Broadcast & Multimedia Production Coordinator for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). SCPS provides workforce development, continuing education, and adult degree programs that enhance the economic security of the Bronx, serving approximately 7,500 students each year through more than 300 credit and non-credit courses, 35 certificate programs, the Adult Degree Program, and CUNY on the Concourse. The school is positioning itself as the Bronx’s engine for opportunity in the AI age.
Reporting to the Administrative Specialist, the coordinator supports and facilitates the school’s public relations and communications activities. The position tells the SCPS story to students, employers, community partners, and the campus; grows enrollment through digital marketing; manages the school’s social media presence; and supports the Dean in cultivating internal and external partnerships with Lehman schools and departments, employers, unions, community organizations, and government offices. The coordinator also supports the school’s major convenings, such as the Future of Work conference, and produces the newsletters, announcements, and materials that keep the SCPS community informed.
Duties include:
- Coordinate and implement an annual communications and marketing plan for SCPS aligned with the school’s strategic plan, enrollment goals, and principles.
- Maintain the school’s social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and others): plan the content calendar; create posts, photos, and short videos; engage with followers; and report on performance.
- Plan and run digital marketing campaigns for credit and non-credit programs, including email, paid social, search, and landing pages; track leads, conversions, and cost per enrollment, and optimize accordingly.
- Write and edit content for a range of audiences: press releases, web copy, program descriptions, newsletters, the Dean’s messages, event materials, brochures, and annual reports.
- Maintain and improve SCPS web pages in coordination with the College’s Marketing and Communications office, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and consistent branding.
- Serve as a liaison to the College’s Marketing and Communications, Advancement, and Government and Community Relations offices; secure press coverage and manage media inquiries in coordination with those offices.
- Support the Dean in building and maintaining partnerships with employers, unions, community organizations, elected officials, and other Lehman schools: prepare briefing materials, draft outreach and follow-up correspondence, and maintain a partner contact database.
- Support planning and promotion of SCPS events and convenings, including the Future of Work conference, information sessions, and community outreach at CUNY on the Concourse.
- Produce internal communications that keep faculty, instructors, and staff informed and connected, including a regular internal newsletter and announcements.
- Coordinate and steward the SCPS brand voice and visual identity within College and CUNY guidelines; maintain templates and a library of photos, stories, and testimonials.
- Gather and report metrics on reach, engagement, inquiries, and enrollment impact, and use them to refine strategy.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Supports the creation and maintenance of multimedia communications.
- Collaborates with internal and external personnel to develop multimedia concepts to communicate key messages
- Creates content utilizing one or more types of media (e.g., photography, video, audio, and web technologies)
- Coordinates pre-production, production and post-production activities
- Designs, edits, and uploads content to internal and external sites and programs
- Maintains archives, materials, and project documentation
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Assistant to HEO
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience $79,794-$82,577.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.
Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
Posting will close on November 27th.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33095
Location: Lehman College
Job Type: Full-Time
POSITION DETAILS
Lehman College of The City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a Communications Broadcast & Multimedia Production Coordinator for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). SCPS provides workforce development, continuing education, and adult degree programs that enhance the economic security of the Bronx, serving approximately 7,500 students each year through more than 300 credit and non-credit courses, 35 certificate programs, the Adult Degree Program, and CUNY on the Concourse. The school is positioning itself as the Bronx’s engine for opportunity in the AI age.
Reporting to the Administrative Specialist, the coordinator supports and facilitates the school’s public relations and communications activities. The position tells the SCPS story to students, employers, community partners, and the campus; grows enrollment through digital marketing; manages the school’s social media presence; and supports the Dean in cultivating internal and external partnerships with Lehman schools and departments, employers, unions, community organizations, and government offices. The coordinator also supports the school’s major convenings, such as the Future of Work conference, and produces the newsletters, announcements, and materials that keep the SCPS community informed.
Duties include:
- Coordinate and implement an annual communications and marketing plan for SCPS aligned with the school’s strategic plan, enrollment goals, and principles.
- Maintain the school’s social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and others): plan the content calendar; create posts, photos, and short videos; engage with followers; and report on performance.
- Plan and run digital marketing campaigns for credit and non-credit programs, including email, paid social, search, and landing pages; track leads, conversions, and cost per enrollment, and optimize accordingly.
- Write and edit content for a range of audiences: press releases, web copy, program descriptions, newsletters, the Dean’s messages, event materials, brochures, and annual reports.
- Maintain and improve SCPS web pages in coordination with the College’s Marketing and Communications office, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and consistent branding.
- Serve as a liaison to the College’s Marketing and Communications, Advancement, and Government and Community Relations offices; secure press coverage and manage media inquiries in coordination with those offices.
- Support the Dean in building and maintaining partnerships with employers, unions, community organizations, elected officials, and other Lehman schools: prepare briefing materials, draft outreach and follow-up correspondence, and maintain a partner contact database.
- Support planning and promotion of SCPS events and convenings, including the Future of Work conference, information sessions, and community outreach at CUNY on the Concourse.
- Produce internal communications that keep faculty, instructors, and staff informed and connected, including a regular internal newsletter and announcements.
- Coordinate and steward the SCPS brand voice and visual identity within College and CUNY guidelines; maintain templates and a library of photos, stories, and testimonials.
- Gather and report metrics on reach, engagement, inquiries, and enrollment impact, and use them to refine strategy.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Supports the creation and maintenance of multimedia communications.
- Collaborates with internal and external personnel to develop multimedia concepts to communicate key messages
- Creates content utilizing one or more types of media (e.g., photography, video, audio, and web technologies)
- Coordinates pre-production, production and post-production activities
- Designs, edits, and uploads content to internal and external sites and programs
- Maintains archives, materials, and project documentation
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Assistant to HEO
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience $79,794-$82,577.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.
Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
Posting will close on November 27th.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33095
Location: Lehman College
Job Type: Full-Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Production Coordinator
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Production Coordinator roles qualify as specialty occupations when your employer ties the position to a specific degree field like communications, film production, or media management. Document how your coursework directly maps to your day-to-day duties before the LCA is filed.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target employers with a documented H-1B visa filing history in production and media operations. Migrate Mate shows which companies have sponsored roles in this field, so you skip outreach to employers who have never navigated the H-1B visa process for coordinators.
Confirm each worksite needs its own LCA
If your Production Coordinator role involves shoots or assignments at multiple locations, each worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL. Raise this with your employer early so filings aren't delayed when a project moves to a new venue or studio.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the current wage level from OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before negotiating an offer, so your proposed salary clears the LCA threshold without revision.
Get your production credits organized early
USCIS evaluates whether your background demonstrates specialty-level expertise. Compile a portfolio of credited productions, your job title on each, and the degree-specific skills you applied. This documentation supports the I-129 petition if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence.
Account for the H-1B cap in your job search timeline
H-1B visas are subject to an annual cap and the selection rules have changed recently. Build your job search timeline around USCIS's current registration window so your employer can file within the cap year that aligns with your intended start date.
H-1B Visa Production Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Coordinator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. Production Coordinator roles qualify when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as film production, communications, media management, or a comparable discipline. Employers sponsoring H-1B visas for this title typically document that degree-level knowledge is a normal requirement for the role, not just a preference, to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Production Coordinator positions?
Sponsoring employers in this field tend to be broadcast networks, film studios, advertising agencies, post-production houses, and large corporate media teams with established HR and legal infrastructure for H-1B filings. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history in production and media roles, which lets you focus outreach on companies already familiar with the LCA and I-129 process.
How long does H-1B status last for a Production Coordinator?
USCIS grants H-1B status for an initial period of up to three years, with the option to extend to a six-year maximum. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have a qualifying permanent residence petition pending. Each extension requires your employer to file a new I-129 petition and a fresh LCA certified by DOL for the current worksite and wage level.
What happens if a production project moves to a different worksite?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL before work begins at that location. For Production Coordinators who move between studios, sets, or client offices, your employer must track worksite changes carefully. Short-term placements have limited exceptions under DOL rules, but ongoing assignments at a new location typically require a separate certified LCA.
Can I use my O*NET occupation profile to support an H-1B petition for this role?
Yes. The O*NET profile for production coordinator occupations outlines the knowledge areas, skills, and typical education levels associated with the role. Your employer's attorney can reference O*NET data in the I-129 petition to demonstrate that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, strengthening the specialty occupation argument with USCIS in case of a Request for Evidence.