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Videographer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in film production, cinematography, or a related field. Employers in media, advertising, and corporate communications regularly file LCAs for these roles. No lottery exemptions apply, so timing your job search around the April cap season matters.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Summary: Supports all video content creation for Communication & Marketing.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL
- Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality video content for marketing, recruitment, advancement, and campus communications
- Create video content specifically designed for:
- Enrollment funnels (awareness consideration decision)
- Digital campaigns (social media ads, landing pages, email campaigns)
- Social media messaging
- Operate and maintain video equipment (cameras, lighting, audio, drones if applicable)
- Manage all stages of production: pre-production (concepting, scripting), production (filming), and post-production (editing, color grading, sound design)
- Ensure technical excellence in video/audio quality and adherence to brand standards
- Work closely with senior editor to edit footage
POST-PRODUCTION
- Edit videos for multiple outputs (short-form, long-form, vertical, captioned versions)
- Flow specific procedure given by Senior editor for video asset storage, organization, and archiving
- Prepare files for distribution across digital platforms and internal systems
EVENT COVERAGE
- Film key institutional events (homecoming, performances, athletics, academic highlights)
- Capture evergreen campus footage for ongoing marketing use
- Maintain a robust visual library of b-roll
COLLABORATION
- Work closely with marketing team members
- Manage own work with clear timelines and deliverables
- Work with team to stay informed on platform trends, video styles, and evolving best practices in higher-education marketing
SOCIAL CONTENT SUPPORT
- Work with social media manager to shoot content when higher quality is called for
- Assist with live streaming events (commencements, chapel, special events) mainly as a camera operator
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
REQUIRED
- Experience operating professional video camera equipment.
- Flexible, adaptable, and teachable.
- Good interpersonal skills and works well with a team.
- Consistent excellence in communications, both written and verbal.
PREFERRED
- Experience working on a video & marketing team environment.
- Experience with video color correction.
- Experience with, and knowledge of, digital video content for social media.
- Ability to manage/execute multiple priority projects simultaneously.
An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc. (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.
Experience
1 - 2 Years of Related Experience
Education
Associates or better
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Position Summary: Supports all video content creation for Communication & Marketing.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL
- Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality video content for marketing, recruitment, advancement, and campus communications
- Create video content specifically designed for:
- Enrollment funnels (awareness consideration decision)
- Digital campaigns (social media ads, landing pages, email campaigns)
- Social media messaging
- Operate and maintain video equipment (cameras, lighting, audio, drones if applicable)
- Manage all stages of production: pre-production (concepting, scripting), production (filming), and post-production (editing, color grading, sound design)
- Ensure technical excellence in video/audio quality and adherence to brand standards
- Work closely with senior editor to edit footage
POST-PRODUCTION
- Edit videos for multiple outputs (short-form, long-form, vertical, captioned versions)
- Flow specific procedure given by Senior editor for video asset storage, organization, and archiving
- Prepare files for distribution across digital platforms and internal systems
EVENT COVERAGE
- Film key institutional events (homecoming, performances, athletics, academic highlights)
- Capture evergreen campus footage for ongoing marketing use
- Maintain a robust visual library of b-roll
COLLABORATION
- Work closely with marketing team members
- Manage own work with clear timelines and deliverables
- Work with team to stay informed on platform trends, video styles, and evolving best practices in higher-education marketing
SOCIAL CONTENT SUPPORT
- Work with social media manager to shoot content when higher quality is called for
- Assist with live streaming events (commencements, chapel, special events) mainly as a camera operator
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
REQUIRED
- Experience operating professional video camera equipment.
- Flexible, adaptable, and teachable.
- Good interpersonal skills and works well with a team.
- Consistent excellence in communications, both written and verbal.
PREFERRED
- Experience working on a video & marketing team environment.
- Experience with video color correction.
- Experience with, and knowledge of, digital video content for social media.
- Ability to manage/execute multiple priority projects simultaneously.
An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc. (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.
Experience
1 - 2 Years of Related Experience
Education
Associates or better
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Videographer
Confirm your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires a directly related bachelor's degree for H-1B approval. A degree in film production, cinematography, or media arts strengthens your case more than a general communications degree when an RFE arrives questioning specialty occupation status.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter videographer roles by employers who have previously certified LCAs for this occupation code. Past filings signal that HR and legal already understand the H-1B process for creative production roles.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 27-4031 in your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the prevailing wage level your employer certifies on the LCA, so knowing Level I through Level IV ranges protects your negotiating position.
Build a specialty occupation documentation package
Gather job postings, industry salary surveys, and O*NET data showing that videographer roles in your target industry routinely require a bachelor's degree. Employers and attorneys use this evidence to defend specialty occupation claims during USCIS review.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing options
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions are cap-exempt, letting your employer file outside the April lottery window. Videographers hired for in-house production at these organizations can start work faster.
Prepare for premium processing timelines before project deadlines
Standard H-1B processing can run several months. If your employer won't use premium processing, negotiate a start date that gives USCIS adequate review time. Production-driven roles with fixed shoot schedules are vulnerable to approval delays.
H-1B Visa Videographer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a videographer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A videographer role tied to brand strategy, broadcast journalism, or commercial production with a degree requirement in film or media arts is defensible. Generalist roles listed as 'any degree accepted' are harder to approve and attract RFEs.
Which industries are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for videographers?
Corporate in-house media teams, advertising agencies, broadcast networks, and higher education institutions file LCAs for videographers most consistently. Universities are particularly valuable because they may qualify as cap-exempt employers, bypassing the annual lottery. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate filtered specifically for videographer and related production roles.
What happens to my H-1B status if a production contract ends or my employer loses the project?
If your employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your grace period expires. Project-based videographer roles carry higher termination risk, so having your next employer lined up before a contract closes is practical.
Can a small production company or freelance studio sponsor my H-1B?
Yes, employer size isn't a USCIS eligibility requirement, but small studios face heavier scrutiny. USCIS will examine whether the employer has a legitimate ongoing need for a full-time specialty occupation employee, can pay the prevailing wage, and has a proper employer-employee relationship. Sole-proprietor setups and gig-style arrangements are routinely denied because they lack the control element USCIS requires.
What SOC code applies to videographers for LCA and prevailing wage purposes?
DOL typically classifies videographers under SOC code 27-4031, Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film. Some employers use 27-4099 for broader media production titles. Run the OFLC Wage Search using both codes for your metro area to see which prevailing wage level applies to your specific duties before your employer submits the LCA.