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Brand Manager roles on OPT require employers to sponsor or support your work authorization before or at the end of your OPT period. Most positions sit inside CPG, tech, or agency environments where 60-day cap-gap planning and H-1B visa sponsorship timelines are a real part of the hiring conversation.
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This position within the Brand & Advertising team plays a critical role in driving the successful planning, execution, and optimization of integrated brand campaigns that grow awareness of Credit One Bank as a national brand. Working closely with the leadership on the brand, media, PR, and sponsorship teams, this position must be able to own projects, anticipate risks before they become problems, challenge assumptions, bring forward recommendations, and think strategically, while executing day-to-day responsibilities. The ideal candidate is both strategic and execution-oriented, capable of managing complex projects, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, identifying opportunities for optimization, and driving initiatives forward with exceptional attention to detail. This role will regularly interact with agency partners and must work collaboratively in the development and execution of mass media efforts. They will also partner with the internal Marketing Communications team to develop a variety of marketing materials, ensuring execution aligns with brand standards and objectives. Success in this role requires strong project management capabilities, analytical thinking, effective communication skills, and the ability to build productive relationships across internal teams, agency partners, and external vendors. Additionally, the candidate must place a strong emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, integration, and attention to detail.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
Campaign Management & Execution
- Project management, ensuring campaigns and projects are tracking towards key milestones, identifying opportunities for optimizations and keeping project trackers up to date with all campaign inputs and outputs.
- Manage the day-to-day planning and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, ensuring deliverables, timelines, budgets, and key milestones are achieved.
- Proactively identify risks, gaps, and roadblocks, recommending solutions to ensure successful campaign execution.
- Support the launch of campaigns by ensuring timely deployment, working cross-functionally, externally and internally, to ensure all stakeholders are tracking towards their deliverables and working collaboratively to execute a full 360 marketing approach.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Coordination and scheduling meetings and follow-up discussions; document key decisions, action items, and next steps while ensuring accountability and follow-through.
- Serve as a central point of coordination across Brand, Media, PR, Sponsorships, Compliance, Marketing Communications, and external agency partners to drive alignment and execution.
Creative Development & Brand Stewardship
- Contribute to brainstorming and campaign concepting initiatives by documenting ideas, creating presentations, and providing insightful recommendations that support leadership decision-making.
- Assist in the development of campaign briefs, presentations, strategic recommendations, and executive-ready materials.
- Ensure all marketing assets and deliverables align with established brand standards, messaging guidelines, and creative objectives.
- Lead project management for internal creative needs, submitting requests and working directly with the Marketing Communications team to develop assets for various needs, including internal communications and integrated marketing campaigns.
Compliance & Approval Management
- Manage Compliance collaboration and approval process, reviewing marketing assets, collecting feedback, and facilitating productive discussions to identify solutions that satisfy both marketing and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure reviews and approvals are completed within established service-level (SLAs) to support campaign launch timelines and business objectives.
Research, Insights & Performance Analysis
- Manage the development of quantitative and qualitative brand research studies.
- Partner with internal and external research teams to identify emerging consumer trends, market opportunities, and brand perception insights.
- Review media performance data monthly and quarterly to identify insights regarding campaign and creative effectiveness.
- Translate research findings, campaign results, and media performance metrics into actionable recommendations for future initiatives.
- Work closely with media teams to develop and execute high-impact branded content and custom media opportunities.
- Evaluate campaign performance and audience engagement trends to ensure media investments remain aligned with target audiences and business objectives.
- Stay informed about competitor campaigns, industry trends, and evolving marketing strategies, proactively sharing relevant insights and strategic observations.
Budget Management
- Manage budgets by ensuring campaign spend is tracking against approved estimates and allocated resources.
- Support budget forecasting, reconciliation, and reporting process to maintain financial accuracy and accountability.
Position Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience
- 3+ years experience in brand marketing, advertising, campaign management, integrated marketing, or related marketing functions.
- Experience working with external agencies, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Travel 2-3 times per year for productions and miscellaneous meetings.
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate research, interpret performance data, and identify meaningful insights.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across teams without direct authority.
- Proven problem-solving skills and proactive approach to identifying opportunities and mitigating risks.
- Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of projects from concept through execution in a fast-paced environment.
Credit One Bank, N.A. is a data-driven financial services company based in Las Vegas. Founded in 1984, Credit One Bank offers a spectrum of credit card products for people in all stages of financial life. Credit One Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations can be made for those who require them, including access to job applications and workplace accommodations. Employment at Credit One Bank is based on mutual consent (also known as at-will). This means that employees and the Bank may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. Please contact the recruiter for this position to learn more. Credit One Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and is not responsible for related fees.
Description
Position Summary
This position within the Brand & Advertising team plays a critical role in driving the successful planning, execution, and optimization of integrated brand campaigns that grow awareness of Credit One Bank as a national brand. Working closely with the leadership on the brand, media, PR, and sponsorship teams, this position must be able to own projects, anticipate risks before they become problems, challenge assumptions, bring forward recommendations, and think strategically, while executing day-to-day responsibilities. The ideal candidate is both strategic and execution-oriented, capable of managing complex projects, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, identifying opportunities for optimization, and driving initiatives forward with exceptional attention to detail. This role will regularly interact with agency partners and must work collaboratively in the development and execution of mass media efforts. They will also partner with the internal Marketing Communications team to develop a variety of marketing materials, ensuring execution aligns with brand standards and objectives. Success in this role requires strong project management capabilities, analytical thinking, effective communication skills, and the ability to build productive relationships across internal teams, agency partners, and external vendors. Additionally, the candidate must place a strong emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, integration, and attention to detail.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
Campaign Management & Execution
- Project management, ensuring campaigns and projects are tracking towards key milestones, identifying opportunities for optimizations and keeping project trackers up to date with all campaign inputs and outputs.
- Manage the day-to-day planning and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, ensuring deliverables, timelines, budgets, and key milestones are achieved.
- Proactively identify risks, gaps, and roadblocks, recommending solutions to ensure successful campaign execution.
- Support the launch of campaigns by ensuring timely deployment, working cross-functionally, externally and internally, to ensure all stakeholders are tracking towards their deliverables and working collaboratively to execute a full 360 marketing approach.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Coordination and scheduling meetings and follow-up discussions; document key decisions, action items, and next steps while ensuring accountability and follow-through.
- Serve as a central point of coordination across Brand, Media, PR, Sponsorships, Compliance, Marketing Communications, and external agency partners to drive alignment and execution.
Creative Development & Brand Stewardship
- Contribute to brainstorming and campaign concepting initiatives by documenting ideas, creating presentations, and providing insightful recommendations that support leadership decision-making.
- Assist in the development of campaign briefs, presentations, strategic recommendations, and executive-ready materials.
- Ensure all marketing assets and deliverables align with established brand standards, messaging guidelines, and creative objectives.
- Lead project management for internal creative needs, submitting requests and working directly with the Marketing Communications team to develop assets for various needs, including internal communications and integrated marketing campaigns.
Compliance & Approval Management
- Manage Compliance collaboration and approval process, reviewing marketing assets, collecting feedback, and facilitating productive discussions to identify solutions that satisfy both marketing and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure reviews and approvals are completed within established service-level (SLAs) to support campaign launch timelines and business objectives.
Research, Insights & Performance Analysis
- Manage the development of quantitative and qualitative brand research studies.
- Partner with internal and external research teams to identify emerging consumer trends, market opportunities, and brand perception insights.
- Review media performance data monthly and quarterly to identify insights regarding campaign and creative effectiveness.
- Translate research findings, campaign results, and media performance metrics into actionable recommendations for future initiatives.
- Work closely with media teams to develop and execute high-impact branded content and custom media opportunities.
- Evaluate campaign performance and audience engagement trends to ensure media investments remain aligned with target audiences and business objectives.
- Stay informed about competitor campaigns, industry trends, and evolving marketing strategies, proactively sharing relevant insights and strategic observations.
Budget Management
- Manage budgets by ensuring campaign spend is tracking against approved estimates and allocated resources.
- Support budget forecasting, reconciliation, and reporting process to maintain financial accuracy and accountability.
Position Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience
- 3+ years experience in brand marketing, advertising, campaign management, integrated marketing, or related marketing functions.
- Experience working with external agencies, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Travel 2-3 times per year for productions and miscellaneous meetings.
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate research, interpret performance data, and identify meaningful insights.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across teams without direct authority.
- Proven problem-solving skills and proactive approach to identifying opportunities and mitigating risks.
- Self-starter with the ability to take ownership of projects from concept through execution in a fast-paced environment.
Credit One Bank, N.A. is a data-driven financial services company based in Las Vegas. Founded in 1984, Credit One Bank offers a spectrum of credit card products for people in all stages of financial life. Credit One Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations can be made for those who require them, including access to job applications and workplace accommodations. Employment at Credit One Bank is based on mutual consent (also known as at-will). This means that employees and the Bank may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. Please contact the recruiter for this position to learn more. Credit One Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and is not responsible for related fees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Brand Manager
Target industries with strong H-1B sponsorship track records
Consumer goods companies, tech firms, and large agencies file H-1B visa petitions for Brand Managers regularly. Prioritize employers with documented sponsorship history rather than assuming any marketing role will lead to visa support.
Frame your OPT timeline upfront in applications
Brand Manager hiring cycles can run three to six months. If your OPT expires within a year, mention your authorization window early so employers can assess sponsorship feasibility before investing heavily in your candidacy.
Lead with business impact, not visa need
Hiring managers respond to revenue growth, campaign ROI, and brand equity metrics. Build your resume around measurable outcomes first. Sponsorship is a process question; your value proposition is what gets you the interview.
Prepare a one-sentence sponsorship explanation
Many Brand Manager hiring managers aren't immigration experts. Have a clear, calm explanation ready: OPT authorizes you to work now, and H-1B sponsorship before your OPT end date keeps employment continuous without any gap.
Identify roles where a specialty occupation case is straightforward
Brand Manager positions requiring a degree in marketing, business, or communications support a cleaner H-1B specialty occupation argument. Roles with vague degree requirements can complicate future sponsorship, so read job descriptions carefully before applying.
Use STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
A STEM-designated degree in fields like data analytics or information systems can extend your OPT by 24 months. That additional runway gives employers significantly more time to sponsor you through the H-1B lottery process.
Brand Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Brand Manager on OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes you to work in a role directly related to your field of study, so a Brand Manager position supported by a degree in marketing, communications, or business qualifies. Your employment must begin within 90 days of your OPT start date, and the role needs to align with your declared major.
Do Brand Manager roles typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
Sponsorship availability varies significantly by employer size and industry. Large CPG companies and established tech firms sponsor Brand Managers for H-1B visas with some regularity. Smaller agencies and startups are less consistent. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers who have sponsored OPT workers before, which removes much of the guesswork from your job search.
Does a Brand Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the job description matters. A Brand Manager role that explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field supports a specialty occupation argument. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted, regardless of field, can be harder to petition. Reading the degree requirement language in each job posting before applying is worth doing early.
What happens to my Brand Manager job if I don't get selected in the H-1B lottery?
If you're not selected, your OPT authorization ends on its expiration date and you'd need to stop working. Some employers explore alternatives like the O-1A visa for workers with demonstrated marketing achievements, or roles at cap-exempt institutions. Having this conversation with your employer before lottery results arrive in April gives you more options and less panic.
Can I do a Brand Manager internship on OPT before converting to a full-time role?
Yes, internships and contract positions count toward your OPT as long as the work is related to your field of study and you work at least 20 hours per week. Some students use an internship to demonstrate value to an employer before negotiating a full-time offer with H-1B sponsorship. Just be aware that the total OPT period, including any prior CPT, is capped at 12 months for non-STEM students.