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Advertising Sales Manager jobs on OPT require employers willing to sponsor H-1B visa or extend your OPT period. These roles sit squarely within specialty occupation territory, and many media, agency, and ad-tech employers have established sponsorship pipelines for high-performing sales talent.
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CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
Job Description
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a commercially minded, technology-savvy attorney to join our legal team and support a broad range of media buying, advertising technology, performance media and agency-related matters. This role will serve as a key legal partner to marketing, media, influencer engagement, procurement, privacy, technology and business stakeholders, providing practical advice on sophisticated digital advertising arrangements as well as traditional media buying and agency engagements. The Counsel position is in Mattel’s corporate headquarters in El Segundo, CA.
What Your Impact Will Be:
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and evolving legal team, take ownership of high-impact matters and expand the role as the company’s media, advertising technology and performance marketing activities continue to grow. This position involves managing a large range and high volume of media and agency transactions. This position requires an ability to effectively work within and manage a sophisticated forms-contract practice. This position will evolve over time as Mattel’s business and legal needs evolve.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- The ability to provide thoughtful, proactive, strategic legal and business advice.
- Skilled at identifying issues early, and then creatively solving them, as well as spotting company-wide trends and building a consensus in managing them efficiently on a company-wide basis.
- A team player who can multi-task and work well under pressure, with frequently changing priorities and sometimes conflicting objectives.
- Excellent negotiating, drafting, and practice-management skills.
- Maintain a professional demeanor, in writing and in person, with support staff, business colleagues, senior management, and outside counsel.
- An ability to adopt technology solutions and seek efficiencies in managing work.
- High ethical standards.
- An ability to “manage up” and play well with others.
- A sense of humor is a plus.
The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant legal experience, including meaningful experience with digital media, advertising technology, data-driven marketing or media agency agreements.
The attorney should understand how modern advertising campaigns are planned, purchased, measured and optimized across digital platforms and should be comfortable translating complex legal, technical and commercial issues into clear, actionable guidance.
Professional Licensing: Good standing in at least one state bar and, if not licensed to practice in California, an ability and willingness to register to practice in California pursuant to California’s in-house counsel registration requirements.
Education: An undergraduate degree, and strong academic performance at a J.D. from a highly-rated law school.
The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
Additional Information
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
Company Description
CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
Job Description
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a commercially minded, technology-savvy attorney to join our legal team and support a broad range of media buying, advertising technology, performance media and agency-related matters. This role will serve as a key legal partner to marketing, media, influencer engagement, procurement, privacy, technology and business stakeholders, providing practical advice on sophisticated digital advertising arrangements as well as traditional media buying and agency engagements. The Counsel position is in Mattel’s corporate headquarters in El Segundo, CA.
What Your Impact Will Be:
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and evolving legal team, take ownership of high-impact matters and expand the role as the company’s media, advertising technology and performance marketing activities continue to grow. This position involves managing a large range and high volume of media and agency transactions. This position requires an ability to effectively work within and manage a sophisticated forms-contract practice. This position will evolve over time as Mattel’s business and legal needs evolve.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
- The ability to provide thoughtful, proactive, strategic legal and business advice.
- Skilled at identifying issues early, and then creatively solving them, as well as spotting company-wide trends and building a consensus in managing them efficiently on a company-wide basis.
- A team player who can multi-task and work well under pressure, with frequently changing priorities and sometimes conflicting objectives.
- Excellent negotiating, drafting, and practice-management skills.
- Maintain a professional demeanor, in writing and in person, with support staff, business colleagues, senior management, and outside counsel.
- An ability to adopt technology solutions and seek efficiencies in managing work.
- High ethical standards.
- An ability to “manage up” and play well with others.
- A sense of humor is a plus.
The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant legal experience, including meaningful experience with digital media, advertising technology, data-driven marketing or media agency agreements.
The attorney should understand how modern advertising campaigns are planned, purchased, measured and optimized across digital platforms and should be comfortable translating complex legal, technical and commercial issues into clear, actionable guidance.
Professional Licensing: Good standing in at least one state bar and, if not licensed to practice in California, an ability and willingness to register to practice in California pursuant to California’s in-house counsel registration requirements.
Education: An undergraduate degree, and strong academic performance at a J.D. from a highly-rated law school.
The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
Additional Information
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Advertising Sales Manager
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Ad-tech companies, major media groups, and national agencies file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Focus your search on organizations that have sponsored roles in sales management before, not just those open to discussing it.
Lead with revenue results, not just activity
Sponsoring employers want proof of return on investment. Quantify your pipeline value, quota attainment, and client retention rates. Concrete numbers reduce perceived risk and make the sponsorship conversation easier to initiate.
Time your job search around OPT deadlines
STEM OPT extensions give you up to 36 months total. If your degree qualifies, apply early so employers have enough runway to complete H-1B sponsorship before your authorization expires. Cutting it close limits your options.
Clarify your specialty occupation case upfront
Advertising Sales Manager qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires a degree in marketing, communications, or business. Be ready to explain how your academic background directly applies to the position during interviews.
Focus on mid-size agencies and ad-tech platforms
Large holding companies often have rigid HR processes. Mid-size agencies and growing ad-tech firms frequently sponsor OPT students because they need specialized talent and move faster on hiring decisions than enterprise-level organizations.
Address sponsorship early but professionally
Bring up your OPT status after demonstrating clear value, not in the first message. Frame it as a straightforward process for qualified candidates, and offer to connect them with immigration counsel resources if they have questions.
Advertising Sales Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Advertising Sales Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like marketing, communications, or business administration. The key is that the degree must be a standard requirement for entry into the role, not just preferred. Positions requiring any degree regardless of field can face challenges during USCIS adjudication, so the job description wording matters significantly.
Can I work as an Advertising Sales Manager on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. During your OPT period, you can work without your employer filing any petition. Your F-1 OPT EAD card authorizes employment directly. Sponsorship only becomes relevant when OPT expires and you need a visa like the H-1B to maintain work authorization. This means your first priority is landing the role and performing well.
Where can I find Advertising Sales Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers who have sponsored international talent before. Rather than applying broadly and encountering sponsorship barriers after multiple interview rounds, you can identify OPT-friendly employers in advertising and media from the start, which saves significant time during a period when your authorization timeline matters.
Does a business or marketing degree from a foreign university qualify me for H-1B sponsorship in this role?
Generally yes, provided USCIS deems your degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A three-year bachelor's from certain countries may require evaluation, and your employer's immigration attorney will typically obtain a credential evaluation from a recognized organization to confirm equivalency before filing the H-1B petition.
What happens to my Advertising Sales Manager job if my H-1B isn't selected in the lottery?
You and your employer would need to assess alternatives. Options include applying in the next lottery cycle if your OPT or STEM extension still has time remaining, exploring cap-exempt employers like universities or nonprofits, or pursuing other visa categories like the O-1A if you've built a strong professional record. Planning for this scenario before lottery results is worth discussing with your employer early.