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Video Producer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in film, communications, or a related field. Production studios, media companies, and corporate marketing teams all file H-1B petitions for this occupation. Migrant Mate filters listings by verified LCA filing history so you're applying to employers who have already sponsored the role.
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The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, seeks an Associate Video Producer/Editor to assist in creating videos and set up live streams for our website, YouTube and our streaming channel. The Assoc. Video Producer/Editor will report to the Manager of Digital Video, and work collaboratively with the other video producers, reporters, and our programming team. We’re seeking a highly creative candidate with excellent news judgment.
This is an in-office position.
Any person in this position will be represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Communications Workers of America Local 32035, AFL-CIO.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Quickly assist in producing breaking news video packages with material from press conferences, Congressional floor votes, and related hearings
- Set up livestreams for the site, YouTube and our OTT platform
- Fill in as OBS operator for OTT livestreaming
- Keep up with a fast-moving news cycle with the ability to pivot as a story changes
- Follow the news to the extent you can confidently and proactively conceptualize video series ideas or standalone packages on relevant news and policy headlines
- Collaborate with reporters and editors to assist in producing videos centering on their news stories and investigations
- Create compelling YouTube thumbnails and headlines
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience or internship in a video environment
- Experience or knowledge in both pitching and assisting on video packages
- Keen eye for strong and dynamic visual design
- Solid news judgment with an interest in politics
- Ability to multitask
- Understanding and/or willingness to learn about audience engagement (ability to understand internal and competitive analytics to understand why certain videos command larger audiences)
- Skills / basic knowledge in all things Adobe Creative Suite, with some experience in Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop
- ENPS knowledge helpful
- Highly resourceful team player, also able to be extremely effective independently
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and able to build relationships
- Able to accurately handle multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, television production, or equivalent experience
- Able to work nights and weekends
ABOUT THE HILL
Established in 1994, The Hill is the country’s definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway, it’s known as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, The Hill’s trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other major political news brand in America.
Our properties include TheHill.com, reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hill’s print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; Elevate Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings for leading marketers; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 virtual events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation range: $51,000 to $53,000 commensurate with experience and skill level.
BENEFITS
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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INTRODUCTION
The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, seeks an Associate Video Producer/Editor to assist in creating videos and set up live streams for our website, YouTube and our streaming channel. The Assoc. Video Producer/Editor will report to the Manager of Digital Video, and work collaboratively with the other video producers, reporters, and our programming team. We’re seeking a highly creative candidate with excellent news judgment.
This is an in-office position.
Any person in this position will be represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Communications Workers of America Local 32035, AFL-CIO.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Quickly assist in producing breaking news video packages with material from press conferences, Congressional floor votes, and related hearings
- Set up livestreams for the site, YouTube and our OTT platform
- Fill in as OBS operator for OTT livestreaming
- Keep up with a fast-moving news cycle with the ability to pivot as a story changes
- Follow the news to the extent you can confidently and proactively conceptualize video series ideas or standalone packages on relevant news and policy headlines
- Collaborate with reporters and editors to assist in producing videos centering on their news stories and investigations
- Create compelling YouTube thumbnails and headlines
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience or internship in a video environment
- Experience or knowledge in both pitching and assisting on video packages
- Keen eye for strong and dynamic visual design
- Solid news judgment with an interest in politics
- Ability to multitask
- Understanding and/or willingness to learn about audience engagement (ability to understand internal and competitive analytics to understand why certain videos command larger audiences)
- Skills / basic knowledge in all things Adobe Creative Suite, with some experience in Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop
- ENPS knowledge helpful
- Highly resourceful team player, also able to be extremely effective independently
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and able to build relationships
- Able to accurately handle multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, television production, or equivalent experience
- Able to work nights and weekends
ABOUT THE HILL
Established in 1994, The Hill is the country’s definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway, it’s known as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, The Hill’s trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other major political news brand in America.
Our properties include TheHill.com, reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hill’s print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; Elevate Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings for leading marketers; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 virtual events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation range: $51,000 to $53,000 commensurate with experience and skill level.
BENEFITS
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Video Producer
Verify your degree aligns with the role
H-1B approval depends on your degree field matching your Video Producer job duties. A degree in film production, communications, or digital media works. A degree in an unrelated field weakens the specialty occupation argument and invites an RFE.
Search LCA filings before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm a prospective employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for Video Producer or related production titles. Past filings are the clearest signal that an employer's legal team already knows how to sponsor this role.
Target employers outside traditional media
Corporate marketing departments, tech companies, and universities all hire Video Producers and regularly sponsor H-1B visas. These employers often face less petition scrutiny than entertainment studios, where project-based work can complicate full-time employment arguments required by USCIS.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Video Producer listings on Migrate Mate filtered by employers with active H-1B LCA history. This cuts out postings from companies that have never filed, so you spend your 60-day OPT or cap-gap window on employers who are genuinely prepared to sponsor.
Clarify employment structure before the offer
USCIS requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship for H-1B approval. If you're hired through a production company that subcontracts you to clients, ask upfront who controls your day-to-day work. Third-party placement arrangements in media production receive heightened scrutiny.
File for premium processing when timelines are tight
USCIS premium processing guarantees an adjudication decision within 15 business days. For Video Producer roles with a production start date tied to a specific project launch, standard processing timelines can cost you the job if the petition isn't approved before filming begins.
H-1B Visa Video Producer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Video Producer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
A Video Producer role qualifies when the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as film production, communications, or digital media. Roles that also accept any degree field or treat the degree as optional are harder to approve. Your employer's job description should tie specific duties to degree-level knowledge to support the petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Video Producers?
Media companies, broadcasting networks, corporate marketing and communications departments, tech firms with in-house content teams, and universities all sponsor H-1B visas for Video Producers. Employers with a consistent track record of LCA filings for production roles are the most straightforward to work with. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
Can I work on a freelance or project basis under an H-1B as a Video Producer?
H-1B status requires a single petitioning employer who controls your work and pays your wage directly. True freelance or multi-client work doesn't fit this structure. If you want to take on projects for multiple clients, your sponsoring employer must be an intermediary who maintains the employment relationship, which adds complexity and is scrutinized closely by USCIS.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Video Producer H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for your job title and work location before USCIS will approve the petition. The prevailing wage is determined by the LCA the employer files with DOL. You can look up wage levels for Video Producer occupations by location using the OFLC Wage Search to understand what your offer should be before negotiations finalize.
What O*NET classification applies to Video Producer roles for H-1B purposes?
Video Producers are typically classified under the O*NET occupation for Producers and Directors, which falls in a job zone requiring a four-year degree and substantial experience. This classification supports the specialty occupation argument when it's cited in the LCA and petition. Your employer's attorney will use the O*NET profile to document that the role meets the educational requirements USCIS looks for.