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Social Media Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Employers in tech, media, and e-commerce regularly file LCAs for this occupation. Roles tied to paid media strategy, analytics, or platform management tend to meet the specialty occupation threshold most cleanly.
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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The Social Media Specialist assists in the execution of day-to-day social media responsibilities by creating and posting content, monitoring comments, and interactions and assisting with social media campaigns.
- Assists in the execution of day-to-day social media responsibilities.
- Collaborates with other divisions, editorial and content teams to find and curate content by monitoring their feeds and attending content planning meetings.
- Tracks content and platform trends and recommends how and why FIU can strategically leverage them, including quick-turn trend and moment-driven content.
- Coordinates content creation needs, securing locations, assets, and necessary personnel for shoots.
- Organizes the content calendar and follows up with content owners for timely publishing.
- Creates, edits, and optimizes digital promotion collateral for social platforms as needed in graphic, video, and sound formats.
- Ensures content meets FIU brand standards and accessibility best practices.
- Attends events as needed to assist in content creation.
- Helps perform social media audits and generates performance reports on a recurring basis.
- Engages by providing customer service either via comments or DMs by answering questions and connecting to the right resources or staff. Identifies common questions and helps create content to best answer them.
- Organizes and maintains the team's digital asset library.
- Provides guidance to university social media communicators and enacts the social media policy.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field and one (1) year of experience working with social media in a communications, marketing, or public relations setting.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge in social media platforms.
- Experience in creating social media content.
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$50,000 - $55,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
- Driver's License Check
Other Information
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University.
- Ability to travel locally.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The Social Media Specialist assists in the execution of day-to-day social media responsibilities by creating and posting content, monitoring comments, and interactions and assisting with social media campaigns.
- Assists in the execution of day-to-day social media responsibilities.
- Collaborates with other divisions, editorial and content teams to find and curate content by monitoring their feeds and attending content planning meetings.
- Tracks content and platform trends and recommends how and why FIU can strategically leverage them, including quick-turn trend and moment-driven content.
- Coordinates content creation needs, securing locations, assets, and necessary personnel for shoots.
- Organizes the content calendar and follows up with content owners for timely publishing.
- Creates, edits, and optimizes digital promotion collateral for social platforms as needed in graphic, video, and sound formats.
- Ensures content meets FIU brand standards and accessibility best practices.
- Attends events as needed to assist in content creation.
- Helps perform social media audits and generates performance reports on a recurring basis.
- Engages by providing customer service either via comments or DMs by answering questions and connecting to the right resources or staff. Identifies common questions and helps create content to best answer them.
- Organizes and maintains the team's digital asset library.
- Provides guidance to university social media communicators and enacts the social media policy.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field and one (1) year of experience working with social media in a communications, marketing, or public relations setting.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge in social media platforms.
- Experience in creating social media content.
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$50,000 - $55,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
- Driver's License Check
Other Information
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University.
- Ability to travel locally.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at 305-348-1576 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to UADC at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Social Media Specialist
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Social Media Specialists and confirm your job duties align with tasks requiring a specific bachelor's degree. Roles blended with general marketing coordinator work can trigger USCIS scrutiny over specialty occupation status.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search to find companies that have certified LCAs for Social Media Specialist or similar marketing titles. Employers with recent filings have already cleared DOL prevailing-wage review and understand the sponsorship workflow.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Social Media Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have verified H-1B filing history for this occupation. That cuts the time you spend applying to companies that won't sponsor.
Confirm the wage level before accepting an offer
Run your job title and work location through OFLC Wage Search before finalizing any offer. Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the role; a below-range offer signals either a misclassified title or a filing that USCIS may challenge.
Negotiate the H-1B filing timeline into your start date
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only start on October 1. If you're not cap-exempt, build at least six months between your offer acceptance and your intended start date to cover lottery registration in March and premium processing if needed.
Document the degree-to-role connection explicitly
Ask your employer to spell out in the offer letter and I-129 support letter exactly why a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field is a minimum requirement for the specific duties you'll perform. Vague job descriptions are the most common reason Social Media Specialist petitions receive RFEs.
H-1B Visa Social Media Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Social Media Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is scoped. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A Social Media Specialist focused on paid media strategy, analytics platforms, or content architecture is more defensible than a generalist role where any degree is acceptable. The offer letter and support documentation need to make that degree requirement explicit.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Social Media Specialists?
Tech companies, digital agencies, media platforms, and large e-commerce brands sponsor most H-1B filings for this occupation. You can verify which employers have active LCA certifications for similar titles through the OFLC Wage Search. Migrate Mate also surfaces employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for Social Media and marketing roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already sponsored.
Can my employer file the H-1B petition while I'm on OPT?
Yes. If you're on OPT and your employer wants to keep you past your OPT expiration, they register you in the H-1B lottery in March and file the full petition after selection. If your OPT expires before October 1, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically while USCIS adjudicates the petition, as long as your employer filed on time.
What wage level should a Social Media Specialist H-1B petition target?
Most Social Media Specialist petitions file at DOL wage Level I or Level II depending on experience and job complexity. You can look up the current prevailing wage for your specific job title and work location using OFLC Wage Search. Filing below the correct wage level is a common RFE trigger, so confirm the wage before your employer certifies the LCA.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch to a different social media role at a new employer?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your last day with the current employer. Under portability rules, you can start working for the new employer once they file the transfer, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as the petition is non-frivolous and you've been in valid H-1B status. The new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation independently.