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Content Lead jobs on OPT require employers willing to sponsor H-1B visa or provide OPT extension support. Most roles are full-time, which satisfies the 20-hour weekly minimum for OPT authorization. STEM OPT extensions rarely apply here, so your 12-month window matters.
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Northwestern College is seeking applicants who can lead in the new age of digital sports communication as the director of athletic creative content. The position will conceptualize and execute creative video highlights, video projects, social media and website graphics, as well as develop graphic design collateral for external units to utilize for digital and printed purposes to promote all athletic programs. The role will coordinate all social media platforms, ensuring that content is regularly updated on the department’s main social media accounts. The position will play an integral role in the communications, marketing, development and creative efforts for the athletic department. This is a full-time, 12-month position that will work with the Red Raider athletic communications department under the supervision of the director.
General Responsibilities:
- Research, strategize, conceptualize, propose and design creative projects for electronic, print, web and interactive media.
- Collect content during events to use as resources for recruiting, marketing, storytelling and recaps.
- Serve as the primary media coordinator for Red Raider social media pages.
- Collaborate in brainstorming meetings to elevate the graphic design, branding and storytelling opportunities for the athletic department across social media, broadcasts and fundraising.
- Shoot and create content for all 22 NAIA sports, and the entirety of the athletic department, in collaboration with a staff of student videographers. This includes production and distribution of video across social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), to include feature stories, highlights, previews, etc.
- Creative video and motion graphics to be implemented for videoboards in game.
- Supervise and mentor student employees in creative video production.
- Coordinate/assign graphic content relevant within today’s digital sport market.
- Creatively use social media to promote Red Raider student-athletes and programs.
- Monitor sport-specific social media pages.
- Lead processes for translating the brand style guide into daily content applications across graphics, video, photo and animation.
- Lead the photography team, casting vision for our photographic expression.
- Assist with sports informational duties when needed as a member of the athletic communications department.
- Work collaboratively with the college marketing and communications department to promote a consistent, Stand Out, Red Raider brand.
Skills, Abilities, Traits Desired:
- Hands-on experience in either creative video, photo, animation or graphic design.
- Proficient/understanding of Adobe creative environments.
- Experience in managing multiple social media accounts on multiple platforms.
- Ability to create and publish original, high-quality content.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and trends to develop and achieve social media design plan.
- Strong communicator (verbal, written, creative, professional).
- Problem-solver, versatile, efficient and attentive to detail.
- Ability to keep up to date on new trends and innovative approaches in the industry.
- Ability to rapidly prepare graphics to respond in real-time to emerging news and team performance/accomplishments.
- Ability to handle high-stress situations and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Growth-oriented leader who empowers others to flourish.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, sport management or related field.
- 1-3 years of related experience in sports creative content.
Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.
Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Apply online below and send letter of application, and resume to [email protected].
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Director of Athletic Creative Content
Northwestern College is seeking applicants who can lead in the new age of digital sports communication as the director of athletic creative content. The position will conceptualize and execute creative video highlights, video projects, social media and website graphics, as well as develop graphic design collateral for external units to utilize for digital and printed purposes to promote all athletic programs. The role will coordinate all social media platforms, ensuring that content is regularly updated on the department’s main social media accounts. The position will play an integral role in the communications, marketing, development and creative efforts for the athletic department. This is a full-time, 12-month position that will work with the Red Raider athletic communications department under the supervision of the director.
General Responsibilities:
- Research, strategize, conceptualize, propose and design creative projects for electronic, print, web and interactive media.
- Collect content during events to use as resources for recruiting, marketing, storytelling and recaps.
- Serve as the primary media coordinator for Red Raider social media pages.
- Collaborate in brainstorming meetings to elevate the graphic design, branding and storytelling opportunities for the athletic department across social media, broadcasts and fundraising.
- Shoot and create content for all 22 NAIA sports, and the entirety of the athletic department, in collaboration with a staff of student videographers. This includes production and distribution of video across social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), to include feature stories, highlights, previews, etc.
- Creative video and motion graphics to be implemented for videoboards in game.
- Supervise and mentor student employees in creative video production.
- Coordinate/assign graphic content relevant within today’s digital sport market.
- Creatively use social media to promote Red Raider student-athletes and programs.
- Monitor sport-specific social media pages.
- Lead processes for translating the brand style guide into daily content applications across graphics, video, photo and animation.
- Lead the photography team, casting vision for our photographic expression.
- Assist with sports informational duties when needed as a member of the athletic communications department.
- Work collaboratively with the college marketing and communications department to promote a consistent, Stand Out, Red Raider brand.
Skills, Abilities, Traits Desired:
- Hands-on experience in either creative video, photo, animation or graphic design.
- Proficient/understanding of Adobe creative environments.
- Experience in managing multiple social media accounts on multiple platforms.
- Ability to create and publish original, high-quality content.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and trends to develop and achieve social media design plan.
- Strong communicator (verbal, written, creative, professional).
- Problem-solver, versatile, efficient and attentive to detail.
- Ability to keep up to date on new trends and innovative approaches in the industry.
- Ability to rapidly prepare graphics to respond in real-time to emerging news and team performance/accomplishments.
- Ability to handle high-stress situations and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Growth-oriented leader who empowers others to flourish.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, sport management or related field.
- 1-3 years of related experience in sports creative content.
Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.
Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Apply online below and send letter of application, and resume to [email protected].
Apply online
To apply for this position, use the button below to start or resume your application.
Apply now
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Content Lead
Lead with editorial results, not just responsibilities
Content Lead roles are competitive. Quantify your impact: organic traffic growth, content output at scale, or team size managed. Hiring managers need proof you've driven measurable outcomes, not just a list of tasks you've owned.
Clarify your OPT status early in outreach
Mention your OPT authorization and end date in your first message to recruiters. It removes ambiguity and shows professionalism. Employers who sponsor visas appreciate candidates who understand their own immigration timeline and communicate it clearly upfront.
Target companies with established content functions
Startups often lack the HR infrastructure to navigate OPT sponsorship. Companies with existing content teams and dedicated HR are better positioned to support you through H-1B visa sponsorship when your OPT window closes.
Showcase cross-functional leadership experience
Content Lead roles typically require collaboration with SEO, design, and product teams. Highlight specific cross-functional projects you've led. This signals readiness for the scope of the role and differentiates you from purely executional content candidates.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates strategic thinking
Samples alone won't land a lead role. Include briefs, editorial calendars, or content strategies you've built from scratch. Employers want evidence you can set direction, not just execute assignments handed down from someone else.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly Content Lead openings
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Content Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Content Lead on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study and meets the 20-hour weekly minimum. Content Lead positions typically qualify for F-1 students with degrees in communications, marketing, journalism, or English. Document how the role connects to your degree in case your DSO or an employer asks.
Do Content Lead roles qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
Content Lead roles generally do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because the job title falls outside designated STEM fields. If your degree is in a STEM discipline and the role involves substantial data analysis or technical content strategy, consult your DSO to assess whether an extension argument is viable before assuming it applies.
How do I find Content Lead jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. The platform surfaces Content Lead jobs from employers who are open to sponsoring work visas, so you're not wasting applications on companies that will screen you out at the authorization question. Filter by role and browse listings curated for F-1 OPT students.
What happens to my Content Lead job if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires, the cap-gap provision may extend your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Your employer needs to file by April 1 for the October 1 start date. Coordinate your OPT end date with HR early so both sides can plan around the filing window.
Do employers typically sponsor H-1B for Content Lead roles?
It depends on the employer. Larger companies with established legal departments and content functions are more likely to sponsor. Agencies and early-stage startups often won't. The Content Lead title qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, so eligibility is usually straightforward once you find a willing employer.