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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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Get Access To All JobsLocation: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 15539
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Salary Range: $53,000 - $55,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 07/03/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required
- Cover Letter is required
- Writing samples (max of 3) are required
Job Summary
The Social Media Specialist II supports UT San Antonio Academic Affairs' strategic goals by managing all aspects of Academic Affairs official social media presence. The position coordinates content production, planning and publishing across a variety of communication channels, including websites, email, social media and mobile. This position collaborates with internal stakeholders to shape and approve content for publication.
Core Responsibilities
- Contributes to department's social media strategy and executing that strategy through the creation and delivery of social media content that supports and elevates Academic Affairs reputation and messaging in alignment with UT San Antonio's brand standards.
- Creates and posts compelling content including videos and photos to university's social media channels that illustrates university academic excellence.
- Interacts with university faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders to complete social media projects.
- Provides event-related social media support.
- Executes a social media plan including goals, strategies, tactics, and budget to communicate the UT San Antonio brand and its education, research, and community outreach missions.
- Produces branded images and infographics to use on Academic Affairs' social media channels and websites.
- Researches social media trends and best practices; proactively contributes to the department's multimedia strategy.
- Monitors, analyzes and reports on social media engagement.
- Collaborates with UT San Antonio staff and students assigned to manage social media channels for various UT San Antonio colleges, departments, programs, and areas.
- Writes, formats, and assembles documents and publications for the assigned area, ensuring that they are in compliance with university standards and requirements. This includes articles, newsletters, and other materials (digital and printed). Supervises work-studies, interns, and student employees.
- Counsels Academic Affairs faculty and staff on social media best practices, strategies, and tactics.
- Partners, as needed, outside of business hours, including evenings, holidays, or weekends.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- One (1) year of related work experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Higher education experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Communication
- Content Creation
- Collaboration
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Data Analysis
- Conversion Rate Optimization
- User Experience Mapping
- Audience Targeting
- Marketing Automation
- Storytelling
- Influencer Marketing
- Problem-Solving
- Results Driven
Working Conditions
- Occasional evening or weekend work is required.
- Works both indoors and outdoors at a variety of campus locations. Some off-campus work is required.
Physical Demands
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment.
This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 15539
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Salary Range: $53,000 - $55,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 07/03/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required
- Cover Letter is required
- Writing samples (max of 3) are required
Job Summary
The Social Media Specialist II supports UT San Antonio Academic Affairs' strategic goals by managing all aspects of Academic Affairs official social media presence. The position coordinates content production, planning and publishing across a variety of communication channels, including websites, email, social media and mobile. This position collaborates with internal stakeholders to shape and approve content for publication.
Core Responsibilities
- Contributes to department's social media strategy and executing that strategy through the creation and delivery of social media content that supports and elevates Academic Affairs reputation and messaging in alignment with UT San Antonio's brand standards.
- Creates and posts compelling content including videos and photos to university's social media channels that illustrates university academic excellence.
- Interacts with university faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders to complete social media projects.
- Provides event-related social media support.
- Executes a social media plan including goals, strategies, tactics, and budget to communicate the UT San Antonio brand and its education, research, and community outreach missions.
- Produces branded images and infographics to use on Academic Affairs' social media channels and websites.
- Researches social media trends and best practices; proactively contributes to the department's multimedia strategy.
- Monitors, analyzes and reports on social media engagement.
- Collaborates with UT San Antonio staff and students assigned to manage social media channels for various UT San Antonio colleges, departments, programs, and areas.
- Writes, formats, and assembles documents and publications for the assigned area, ensuring that they are in compliance with university standards and requirements. This includes articles, newsletters, and other materials (digital and printed). Supervises work-studies, interns, and student employees.
- Counsels Academic Affairs faculty and staff on social media best practices, strategies, and tactics.
- Partners, as needed, outside of business hours, including evenings, holidays, or weekends.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- One (1) year of related work experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Higher education experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Communication
- Content Creation
- Collaboration
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Data Analysis
- Conversion Rate Optimization
- User Experience Mapping
- Audience Targeting
- Marketing Automation
- Storytelling
- Influencer Marketing
- Problem-Solving
- Results Driven
Working Conditions
- Occasional evening or weekend work is required.
- Works both indoors and outdoors at a variety of campus locations. Some off-campus work is required.
Physical Demands
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment.
This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
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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.