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Content Specialist roles are a strong fit for OPT work authorization. Most positions require a degree in communications, marketing, English, or journalism, and F-1 students on OPT can work full-time for any employer willing to hire without sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window starts the moment your EAD arrives.
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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 as a Content Specialist
Lead with your degree field
Content Specialist roles often require a degree in communications, English, marketing, or journalism. Highlight your field of study early in your resume and cover letter to signal you meet the specialty occupation requirement employers expect from OPT candidates.
Show published work, not just job titles
Employers assessing OPT candidates want proof of output. Include links to published articles, blog posts, social content, or campaigns you managed. A portfolio reduces hiring hesitation and demonstrates you can contribute from day one without a learning curve.
Target content-heavy industries first
Technology, e-commerce, healthcare, and SaaS companies hire Content Specialists at high volume and are more familiar with OPT work authorization. Prioritizing these sectors increases your odds of finding a hiring manager comfortable with your F-1 status.
Address your OPT status proactively
Don't wait until the offer stage to mention OPT. In your application or first outreach, briefly clarify you're authorized to work on OPT for 12 months with no cost or sponsorship burden to the employer. It removes uncertainty early.
Start your job search 90 days before OPT begins
You can apply for jobs before your OPT start date but cannot begin working until your EAD arrives. Starting outreach 90 days early gives you time to interview, receive an offer, and align your start date with your authorized work period.
Emphasize SEO and analytics skills
Content Specialist roles increasingly require SEO knowledge, content management system experience, and familiarity with performance analytics. Candidates who can demonstrate these technical skills alongside writing ability are significantly easier for employers to justify hiring on OPT.
Content Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Content Specialist on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. OPT work authorization is granted by USCIS, not your employer, so you can work as a Content Specialist for any U.S. employer without them sponsoring a visa. The employer does not file any petition or pay any government fees. You present your EAD and I-20 as proof of authorization.
Does a Content Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
OPT does not require a specialty occupation determination the way an H-1B visa does. You simply need to work in a role directly related to your degree field. A Content Specialist position typically qualifies if your degree is in communications, English, journalism, marketing, or a closely related field. Your DSO can confirm the connection.
How do I find Content Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists Content Specialist roles from employers familiar with and open to OPT work authorization. Filtering by OPT eligibility saves time and surfaces positions where hiring managers already understand F-1 status, reducing the risk of being screened out before the interview stage.
Can I do freelance or contract content work on OPT?
Yes, self-employment is permitted on OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree. You can take contract content projects or work as an independent Content Specialist. You must report self-employment to your DSO and track it carefully, since OPT requires you to be employed or have an offer throughout your authorized period.
What happens to my OPT if I lose my Content Specialist job?
You have a cumulative 90-day unemployment allowance during standard OPT. If you lose your job, you can continue searching within that window without violating your status. If you hold a STEM degree and are on STEM OPT extension, the allowance increases to 150 days total. Report any employment gap to your DSO promptly.