H-1B Visa Social Media Coordinator Jobs
Social Media Coordinator roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before sponsoring, certifying the role meets prevailing wage requirements. Cap-subject filings open each April for an October 1 start date.
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Social Media Coordinator, Community Engagement - Consumer Package Goods/Entertainment Client
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East Aurora, NY - Part-Time, Hybrid
Scope: 6-month W2 contract with high potential to extend, 30 hours per week and includes options for medical, dental, and vision benefits + PTO
Hourly Rate Range - $28-$30
Our client is looking for a passionate, community-first Social Media Coordinator to join their Global Social Media Team headquartered in East Aurora, NY. This is a hybrid, part-time role (30 hours/week, Monday–Friday with occasional evening and weekend flexibility) focused on bringing some iconic brands to life across social platforms through authentic fan engagement, content moderation, and community management. This role is less about content creation and more about connection — you'll be the voice behind our channels, turning fans into loyal customers across a portfolio of a dozen of our client's brands.
Responsibilities
- Moderate, engage with, and manage communities across YouTube, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Threads on behalf of Mattel's brand portfolio
- Schedule and coordinate content across platforms using Sprinklr
- Monitor viral trends, memes, and platform updates to keep the brand(s) culturally relevant and responsive
- Support UGC (user-generated content) identification and engagement strategies
- Collaborate closely with brand and marketing teams to ensure social activity aligns with campaign priorities
- Contribute to a team environment across three concurrent coordinator roles
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Some experience with social media platforms — professional or hands-on personal experience welcome
- Strong creative writing skills and a natural, engaging voice online
- Customer service background or transferable skills in community-facing communication
- Awareness of social trends, meme culture, and platform-specific nuances
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
- Familiarity with Sprinklr or similar social media management tools is a plus
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Social Media Coordinator, Community Engagement - Consumer Package Goods/Entertainment Client
ROLE
East Aurora, NY - Part-Time, Hybrid
Scope: 6-month W2 contract with high potential to extend, 30 hours per week and includes options for medical, dental, and vision benefits + PTO
Hourly Rate Range - $28-$30
Our client is looking for a passionate, community-first Social Media Coordinator to join their Global Social Media Team headquartered in East Aurora, NY. This is a hybrid, part-time role (30 hours/week, Monday–Friday with occasional evening and weekend flexibility) focused on bringing some iconic brands to life across social platforms through authentic fan engagement, content moderation, and community management. This role is less about content creation and more about connection — you'll be the voice behind our channels, turning fans into loyal customers across a portfolio of a dozen of our client's brands.
Responsibilities
- Moderate, engage with, and manage communities across YouTube, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Threads on behalf of Mattel's brand portfolio
- Schedule and coordinate content across platforms using Sprinklr
- Monitor viral trends, memes, and platform updates to keep the brand(s) culturally relevant and responsive
- Support UGC (user-generated content) identification and engagement strategies
- Collaborate closely with brand and marketing teams to ensure social activity aligns with campaign priorities
- Contribute to a team environment across three concurrent coordinator roles
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Some experience with social media platforms — professional or hands-on personal experience welcome
- Strong creative writing skills and a natural, engaging voice online
- Customer service background or transferable skills in community-facing communication
- Awareness of social trends, meme culture, and platform-specific nuances
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
- Familiarity with Sprinklr or similar social media management tools is a plus
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Social Media Coordinator
Frame your degree as specialty occupation evidence
USCIS scrutinizes Social Media Coordinator petitions because the role can appear generalist. Your diploma and transcripts should show coursework in digital marketing, communications, or journalism to demonstrate the position requires your specific degree field.
Use OFLC Wage Search before accepting offers
Look up the prevailing wage for Social Media Coordinator roles in the employer's metro area before you negotiate. Your offered salary must meet DOL's Level I through IV thresholds, and underpaying disqualifies the LCA before the petition reaches USCIS.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for marketing and communications roles. Employers who've sponsored similar positions before understand the process and are less likely to withdraw an offer over paperwork complexity.
Check the employer's E-Verify enrollment status early
Cap-exempt employers and federal contractors must be enrolled in E-Verify, and some states mandate it broadly. Confirm enrollment before your first interview so a missing registration doesn't delay your I-9 completion or push your start date past your grace period.
Ask HR whether the role is classified as cap-exempt
Universities, nonprofits, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery. Social media roles at these institutions can start any time of year, not only on October 1, giving you more scheduling flexibility.
Align your portfolio to the specialty occupation standard
Compile campaign analytics, content strategy documents, and performance reports that show strategic decision-making, not just execution. USCIS RFEs on marketing roles often challenge whether the job requires a degree, so documented professional-level outputs strengthen the employer's petition.
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Find Social Media Coordinator JobsSocial Media Coordinator H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Social Media Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but USCIS reviews these petitions carefully. The employer must show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as marketing, communications, or digital media. Roles that accept any degree or substitute years of experience without a degree requirement are harder to approve. The job description, internal job postings, and industry hiring norms all factor into the adjudication.
How do I find Social Media Coordinator jobs where the employer will sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with verified LCA filing history in marketing and communications roles. Targeting companies that have sponsored similar positions before reduces the risk of an employer backing out once they learn about the filing requirements. Larger media companies, tech firms, and university marketing departments sponsor most consistently.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off as a Social Media Coordinator?
You have a 60-day grace period after your last day of employment to find a new sponsor, file for a change of status, or depart the U.S. During those 60 days you can't work, but you can interview and negotiate offers. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends, you're generally covered while USCIS adjudicates it.
Can a Social Media Coordinator role at a nonprofit or university avoid the H-1B lottery?
Yes. Institutions of higher education and related nonprofits are cap-exempt, meaning their H-1B petitions don't enter the April lottery and can be filed year-round. Many universities have in-house social media teams and communications departments that hire international candidates. Check whether the employer qualifies as cap-exempt before applying, since it changes your entire timeline and start-date flexibility.
What documentation should I prepare before my employer files my H-1B petition for a Social Media Coordinator role?
Gather your diploma, official transcripts, and any professional certifications in digital marketing or analytics. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation that equates it to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Compile work samples showing strategic responsibilities rather than purely operational tasks, since USCIS may request evidence that the role genuinely requires specialized academic knowledge.
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