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Content Writer roles on OPT require employers who are comfortable hiring international students with work authorization. Most positions are full-time and qualify under STEM-adjacent or general OPT, giving you up to 12 months to work while your employer decides on long-term sponsorship.
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United Way of Greater Atlanta (UWGA) is in the midst of transformational change and is embarking on new and different ways to raise and earn revenue so that it can accelerate and scale its mission to drive sustainable and equitable improvements in the well-being of children, families, and individuals in greater Atlanta. The mission remains the same: To bring together people and resources to drive sustainable and equitable improvements in the well-being of half a million lives across Greater Atlanta. The value proposition is to Unite Greater Atlanta to create, amplify and accelerate solutions that promote child well-being by addressing our communities’ most complex social challenges.
These solutions and the backbone behind them are all in service of the organization’s bold growth ambition: Triple unrestricted revenue by 2029 to be the best-in-class investor in child well-being in Greater Atlanta, ultimately eliminating the barriers of one’s zip code as a hindrance to future success. This transformation will unleash the next generation of UWGA, putting UWGA on a growth pathway that will significantly amplify its impact by increasing its investment in solutions that can make a lasting difference for Child Well-Being in Greater Atlanta.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
At United Way of Greater Atlanta, we believe that awareness drives action—and action drives change. The Marketing and Communications team plays a critical role in advancing our mission by shaping how our community sees, understands, and engages with the work we do. Through powerful storytelling, strategic messaging, and data-driven marketing, we inspire individuals, partners, and organizations to invest in creating a stronger, more equitable Greater Atlanta. Our department leads efforts to increase brand awareness, acquire new supporters, and build meaningful connections that lead to long-term engagement. We leverage a full spectrum of channels—from digital advertising and social media to content creation, email, events, and earned media—to ensure our message resonates and motivates. We work across teams to create seamless donor and partner experiences, elevating the impact of every touchpoint.
JOB SUMMARY
The Growth & Campaign Writer plays a critical role in expanding awareness, deepening engagement, and driving action in support of United Way's mission through strategic, audience-centered marketing content.
This role serves as the organization's primary writer for fundraising, acquisition, and engagement campaigns, developing audience-centric content that advances organizational goals. Working from established audience personas, the Growth & Campaign Writer creates compelling messaging that speaks to the motivations, interests, and needs of United Way's key stakeholder groups and inspires meaningful action. Content may include fundraising campaigns, seasonal initiatives, paid media, landing pages, email and SMS journeys, website content, lead generation assets, campaign toolkits, and other conversion-focused communications. This role blends strong storytelling instincts with a deep understanding of audience behavior, and conversion-focused communications—connecting the right message with the right audience at the right moment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Marketing, communications, journalism, English, or related degree
- 3+ years of experience creating marketing, fundraising, or digital campaign content
- Demonstrated experience writing conversion-focused copy across digital channels
- Understanding of email marketing, paid media, SEO, and user experience best practices
- Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling calls to action
- Strong project management skills and ability to balance multiple campaigns simultaneously
Responsibilities
- Develop content tailored to United Way's priority audiences and personas, ensuring messaging is relevant, compelling, and aligned with audience motivations
- Lead copy development for fundraising, acquisition, and awareness campaigns across multiple channels
- Write persuasive content for email marketing, SMS campaigns, nurture journeys, and lead conversion efforts
- Develop copy for paid media including digital advertising, social advertising, video scripts, display ads, lead generation and retargeting campaigns
- Create landing pages and website content that drive engagement and conversion
- Partner with fundraising, digital marketing, communications, and program teams to develop campaign messaging strategies and content plans
- Develop campaign toolkits and messaging resources for internal teams, corporate partners, and community stakeholders
- Adapt messaging for target audience segments, including donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and community supporters
- Incorporate SEO best practices into website and campaign content
- Analyze campaign performance and optimize messaging based on audience engagement and conversion data
- Maintain consistency with organizational voice, brand guidelines, and campaign priorities
- Assist with proofreading and quality assurance of campaign assets as needed
IDEAL CANDIDATE
A successful individual in this role will:
- Be a strategic marketer with strong copywriting skills and a passion for driving engagement and action
- Have experience in fundraising, acquisition, email marketing, digital campaigns, or other conversion-focused communications
- Skilled at adapting messaging for different audiences and channels while maintaining a clear and consistent brand voice
- Be data-informed and comfortable using performance insights to refine content
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple campaigns and deadlines
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
United Way of Greater Atlanta (UWGA) is in the midst of transformational change and is embarking on new and different ways to raise and earn revenue so that it can accelerate and scale its mission to drive sustainable and equitable improvements in the well-being of children, families, and individuals in greater Atlanta. The mission remains the same: To bring together people and resources to drive sustainable and equitable improvements in the well-being of half a million lives across Greater Atlanta. The value proposition is to Unite Greater Atlanta to create, amplify and accelerate solutions that promote child well-being by addressing our communities’ most complex social challenges.
These solutions and the backbone behind them are all in service of the organization’s bold growth ambition: Triple unrestricted revenue by 2029 to be the best-in-class investor in child well-being in Greater Atlanta, ultimately eliminating the barriers of one’s zip code as a hindrance to future success. This transformation will unleash the next generation of UWGA, putting UWGA on a growth pathway that will significantly amplify its impact by increasing its investment in solutions that can make a lasting difference for Child Well-Being in Greater Atlanta.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
At United Way of Greater Atlanta, we believe that awareness drives action—and action drives change. The Marketing and Communications team plays a critical role in advancing our mission by shaping how our community sees, understands, and engages with the work we do. Through powerful storytelling, strategic messaging, and data-driven marketing, we inspire individuals, partners, and organizations to invest in creating a stronger, more equitable Greater Atlanta. Our department leads efforts to increase brand awareness, acquire new supporters, and build meaningful connections that lead to long-term engagement. We leverage a full spectrum of channels—from digital advertising and social media to content creation, email, events, and earned media—to ensure our message resonates and motivates. We work across teams to create seamless donor and partner experiences, elevating the impact of every touchpoint.
JOB SUMMARY
The Growth & Campaign Writer plays a critical role in expanding awareness, deepening engagement, and driving action in support of United Way's mission through strategic, audience-centered marketing content.
This role serves as the organization's primary writer for fundraising, acquisition, and engagement campaigns, developing audience-centric content that advances organizational goals. Working from established audience personas, the Growth & Campaign Writer creates compelling messaging that speaks to the motivations, interests, and needs of United Way's key stakeholder groups and inspires meaningful action. Content may include fundraising campaigns, seasonal initiatives, paid media, landing pages, email and SMS journeys, website content, lead generation assets, campaign toolkits, and other conversion-focused communications. This role blends strong storytelling instincts with a deep understanding of audience behavior, and conversion-focused communications—connecting the right message with the right audience at the right moment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Marketing, communications, journalism, English, or related degree
- 3+ years of experience creating marketing, fundraising, or digital campaign content
- Demonstrated experience writing conversion-focused copy across digital channels
- Understanding of email marketing, paid media, SEO, and user experience best practices
- Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling calls to action
- Strong project management skills and ability to balance multiple campaigns simultaneously
Responsibilities
- Develop content tailored to United Way's priority audiences and personas, ensuring messaging is relevant, compelling, and aligned with audience motivations
- Lead copy development for fundraising, acquisition, and awareness campaigns across multiple channels
- Write persuasive content for email marketing, SMS campaigns, nurture journeys, and lead conversion efforts
- Develop copy for paid media including digital advertising, social advertising, video scripts, display ads, lead generation and retargeting campaigns
- Create landing pages and website content that drive engagement and conversion
- Partner with fundraising, digital marketing, communications, and program teams to develop campaign messaging strategies and content plans
- Develop campaign toolkits and messaging resources for internal teams, corporate partners, and community stakeholders
- Adapt messaging for target audience segments, including donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and community supporters
- Incorporate SEO best practices into website and campaign content
- Analyze campaign performance and optimize messaging based on audience engagement and conversion data
- Maintain consistency with organizational voice, brand guidelines, and campaign priorities
- Assist with proofreading and quality assurance of campaign assets as needed
IDEAL CANDIDATE
A successful individual in this role will:
- Be a strategic marketer with strong copywriting skills and a passion for driving engagement and action
- Have experience in fundraising, acquisition, email marketing, digital campaigns, or other conversion-focused communications
- Skilled at adapting messaging for different audiences and channels while maintaining a clear and consistent brand voice
- Be data-informed and comfortable using performance insights to refine content
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple campaigns and deadlines
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Content Writer
Target digital-first employers
Agencies, SaaS companies, and media startups hire content writers regularly and tend to have existing OPT and visa sponsorship experience. They're far more likely to have HR infrastructure to support international hires than small local businesses.
Lead with your portfolio, not your visa status
Employers hire writers based on samples first. Send a targeted portfolio with three to five pieces relevant to their industry before discussing OPT. Once they want you, the conversation about work authorization is much easier to have.
Know your OPT end date before every interview
Employers will ask how long you're authorized to work. Know your exact OPT expiration date and, if your degree is STEM-eligible, mention the 24-month STEM extension upfront. This signals you've thought about continuity, not just getting the job.
Emphasize writing skills that reduce training costs
Fluency in SEO tools, CMS platforms like WordPress or Webflow, and content strategy frameworks shows employers you'll contribute immediately. Lower onboarding costs make sponsoring your H-1B visa after OPT a more defensible business decision for them.
Ask about sponsorship during the offer stage, not the application
Raising H-1B sponsorship during an initial screen can end conversations prematurely. Get to the offer stage first, demonstrate your value through interviews, then ask directly whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for employees in the past.
Apply to companies with existing sponsorship track records
Some employers have sponsored dozens of content and marketing hires before. Prioritizing companies with a history of sponsorship dramatically improves your odds compared to approaching employers who have never navigated the H-1B process.
Content Writer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Content Writer on OPT?
Yes, Content Writer roles qualify as authorized employment under F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Communication, English, journalism, marketing, and many other degrees support content writing. Your DSO can confirm whether a specific offer aligns with your degree before you accept.
Do Content Writer jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Some do, but it depends on the employer. Content writing roles can qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B if the position requires a specific bachelor's degree. Tech companies, large agencies, and SaaS firms are the most consistent sponsors. You can browse OPT-friendly Content Writer roles on Migrate Mate to identify employers with sponsorship history.
Does a Content Writer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program, such as data science, computational linguistics, or a qualifying technical field, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension regardless of your job title. A standard content writing degree like journalism or English does not qualify for STEM OPT.
Can I work as a freelance Content Writer on OPT?
OPT authorizes employment, and self-employment is generally permitted as long as you can demonstrate the work is directly related to your degree and you're actively engaged in meaningful work. You'll need to maintain a record of your freelance activity and report employer information to your DSO. Consult your international student office before pursuing freelance work to confirm compliance.
How do I find Content Writer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most general job boards don't filter for OPT eligibility, which means you spend significant time on applications where the employer won't sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and shows Content Writer roles from employers who are open to hiring international candidates, so you can focus your applications where they're most likely to convert.