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Social Media Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Many mid-size and enterprise employers file LCAs for this occupation under SOC code 11-2021. Roles blending content strategy, paid social, and analytics reporting tend to clear the specialty occupation bar most cleanly.
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Location: Long Beach, CA (full-time; onsite)
About us:
Founded in 2015, the Food Allergy Institute (FAI) is a cutting-edge research and clinical care center revolutionizing food allergy treatment. Our Tolerance Induction Program™ is the first of its kind, bringing patients to the point where they can eat whatever they want, whenever they want, without having to worry about any kind of reaction. The success of FAI is built on years of development involving proprietary biomarkers, data analytics and modeling systems which allow unique patient specific therapy to be deployed in the clinic setting and at home safely.
Why Join FAI?
The Food Allergy Institute (FAI) is home to innovative thinkers, problem solvers, and passionate leaders who are transforming the world of food allergy treatment. Our work is life-changing for patients and their families, and every member of our team plays a vital role in supporting our mission.
With over 180 employees, our diverse team includes Physicians in the specialties of Pediatrics, Pulmonary, Allergy & Immunology, Emergency Medicine, as well as Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, and a PhD level research team. In the food allergy world, the growth of FAI is unique in reflecting the effectiveness of its treatment approach and the supportive environment fostered by its team of professionals.
At FAI, you'll be part of a team dedicated to making a real impact. We provide access to cutting-edge technology, offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and endless opportunities for professional development and career growth. Join us in transforming food allergy care and be inspired to make a difference.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking a Content Creator (Social Media) to support increased social media production needs by capturing and producing high-quality, authentic content across multiple locations. This hands-on, in-office role is primarily responsible for on-site content capture and execution, with the goal of ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality, authentic social content. The position requires frequent travel between nearby locations and facilities to capture real, dynamic content multiple times per week.
This role will regularly capture content across three primary nearby locations, with occasional travel to San Francisco and San Diego as needed. Community alliance and business development events at various locations will also at times require on-site content capture.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Capture photo and video content on-site across multiple locations several times per week, including three primary nearby locations
- Travel as needed to additional locations, including San Francisco and San Diego, to capture planned or event-based content
- Capture content at community alliance events, business development events, open houses, and other off-site brand moments as needed
- Create short-form video content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts
- Edit photo and video content for social using basic to intermediate editing tools
- Ensure content aligns with established brand voice, tone, and visual guidelines
- Execute content concepts, briefs, and direction provided by the marketing and social media team
- Stay aware of relevant trends and formats and flag content opportunities to the broader team
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to support broader brand and enrollment initiatives
- Deliver content assets on schedule to support the social content calendar
- Partner with internal stakeholders to capture timely and relevant content
- Assist with basic performance tracking and content organization as needed
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience creating content for social media either professionally or through a personal brand or portfolio
- Strong understanding of major social media platforms and short-form video best practices
- Ability and willingness to work on-site and travel between multiple nearby locations multiple times per week
- Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to San Francisco and San Diego as needed
- Proficiency with basic to intermediate editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Canva, Lightroom, or similar
- Strong creative instincts with an eye for visuals, storytelling, and detail
- Ability to work independently while taking direction and feedback effectively
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting or collaborating with a social media or marketing team
- Comfort appearing on camera or directing others on camera
- Experience capturing content in live, event-based, or community-focused environments
- Experience in education, wellness, hospitality, lifestyle, or consumer-facing brands
What Success Looks Like
- A consistent pipeline of high-quality, on-brand social content
- Strong visual representation of campus life, events, and community engagement
- Reliable, timely delivery of content assets to support social publishing
- Positive collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders
Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, company-paid holidays, and sponsored employee events. We are also committed to your professional development with individualized training and career growth opportunities.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk between multiple office locations that include the use of stairs (elevator is only available in some instances).
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Direct reports:
N/A
The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Job Title: Social Media Content Creator
Location: Long Beach, CA (full-time; onsite)
About us:
Founded in 2015, the Food Allergy Institute (FAI) is a cutting-edge research and clinical care center revolutionizing food allergy treatment. Our Tolerance Induction Program™ is the first of its kind, bringing patients to the point where they can eat whatever they want, whenever they want, without having to worry about any kind of reaction. The success of FAI is built on years of development involving proprietary biomarkers, data analytics and modeling systems which allow unique patient specific therapy to be deployed in the clinic setting and at home safely.
Why Join FAI?
The Food Allergy Institute (FAI) is home to innovative thinkers, problem solvers, and passionate leaders who are transforming the world of food allergy treatment. Our work is life-changing for patients and their families, and every member of our team plays a vital role in supporting our mission.
With over 180 employees, our diverse team includes Physicians in the specialties of Pediatrics, Pulmonary, Allergy & Immunology, Emergency Medicine, as well as Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, and a PhD level research team. In the food allergy world, the growth of FAI is unique in reflecting the effectiveness of its treatment approach and the supportive environment fostered by its team of professionals.
At FAI, you'll be part of a team dedicated to making a real impact. We provide access to cutting-edge technology, offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and endless opportunities for professional development and career growth. Join us in transforming food allergy care and be inspired to make a difference.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking a Content Creator (Social Media) to support increased social media production needs by capturing and producing high-quality, authentic content across multiple locations. This hands-on, in-office role is primarily responsible for on-site content capture and execution, with the goal of ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality, authentic social content. The position requires frequent travel between nearby locations and facilities to capture real, dynamic content multiple times per week.
This role will regularly capture content across three primary nearby locations, with occasional travel to San Francisco and San Diego as needed. Community alliance and business development events at various locations will also at times require on-site content capture.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Capture photo and video content on-site across multiple locations several times per week, including three primary nearby locations
- Travel as needed to additional locations, including San Francisco and San Diego, to capture planned or event-based content
- Capture content at community alliance events, business development events, open houses, and other off-site brand moments as needed
- Create short-form video content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts
- Edit photo and video content for social using basic to intermediate editing tools
- Ensure content aligns with established brand voice, tone, and visual guidelines
- Execute content concepts, briefs, and direction provided by the marketing and social media team
- Stay aware of relevant trends and formats and flag content opportunities to the broader team
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to support broader brand and enrollment initiatives
- Deliver content assets on schedule to support the social content calendar
- Partner with internal stakeholders to capture timely and relevant content
- Assist with basic performance tracking and content organization as needed
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience creating content for social media either professionally or through a personal brand or portfolio
- Strong understanding of major social media platforms and short-form video best practices
- Ability and willingness to work on-site and travel between multiple nearby locations multiple times per week
- Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to San Francisco and San Diego as needed
- Proficiency with basic to intermediate editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Canva, Lightroom, or similar
- Strong creative instincts with an eye for visuals, storytelling, and detail
- Ability to work independently while taking direction and feedback effectively
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting or collaborating with a social media or marketing team
- Comfort appearing on camera or directing others on camera
- Experience capturing content in live, event-based, or community-focused environments
- Experience in education, wellness, hospitality, lifestyle, or consumer-facing brands
What Success Looks Like
- A consistent pipeline of high-quality, on-brand social content
- Strong visual representation of campus life, events, and community engagement
- Reliable, timely delivery of content assets to support social publishing
- Positive collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders
Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, company-paid holidays, and sponsored employee events. We are also committed to your professional development with individualized training and career growth opportunities.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk between multiple office locations that include the use of stairs (elevator is only available in some instances).
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Direct reports:
N/A
The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Social Media Manager
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Marketing Managers to verify the degree requirement language. Your offer letter and job description must specify a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just "preferred", that distinction is what USCIS scrutinizes most.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations. Your employer's LCA must certify they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for Level I through IV, and accepting below that rate will delay or block certification.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Social Media Manager roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation, that history signals a working H-1B sponsorship process rather than a first-time guess.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B can be filed outside the April lottery window. Social media roles at these employers are less common but exist, especially in brand and communications teams.
Document cross-functional scope in your resume
USCIS RFEs for Social Media Manager petitions often challenge whether the role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Evidence that your work involves analytics platforms, marketing automation tools, and integrated campaign strategy strengthens the specialty occupation argument.
Plan your petition timeline around the lottery
USCIS opens H-1B registration in early March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT with a cap-gap, confirm your employer files the I-129 before your EAD expires. Premium processing through USCIS cuts the adjudication window significantly if timing is tight.
H-1B Visa Social Media Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Social Media Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as marketing, communications, digital media, or business. The job description must treat the degree as a requirement, not a preference. Roles that blend content strategy, performance analytics, and campaign management tend to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard more reliably than generalist coordinator titles.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Social Media Managers?
Consumer brands, technology companies, media publishers, and agencies with large marketing departments are the most frequent sponsors for this occupation. Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for marketing management roles in the past are your strongest leads. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for Social Media Manager and related titles, so you can prioritize outreach accordingly.
What SOC code does USCIS use for Social Media Manager H-1B petitions?
Most petitions for Social Media Manager roles are filed under SOC code 11-2021, Marketing Managers. Some employers use 11-2011 (Advertising and Promotions Managers) depending on how the role is scoped. The SOC code affects your prevailing wage level, so confirm with your employer which code their attorney plans to use before the LCA is submitted to DOL.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition if they have never sponsored a visa before?
Yes, there's no requirement that an employer have prior sponsorship experience. They must be enrolled in E-Verify, obtain an FEIN, and work with an immigration attorney to file the LCA with DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS. First-time sponsors sometimes face longer processing times due to additional USCIS scrutiny of the employer's ability to pay the prevailing wage.
How does an H-1B RFE affect a Social Media Manager petition, and how common are they?
RFEs for Social Media Manager petitions typically challenge whether the role requires a specialized degree or whether the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for that location and level. Responding requires detailed documentation of job duties, your academic credentials, and the employer's compensation structure. A well-drafted initial petition with strong job duty language and degree requirement specificity reduces RFE risk significantly.