OPT Creative Producer Jobs
Creative Producer jobs on OPT require an employer willing to file an H-1B visa or sponsor long-term, so targeting studios, agencies, and media companies with a sponsorship track record matters. Your OPT period gives you 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your degree qualifies.
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Fox Weather
FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media. Launched in October 2021, the platform builds upon FOX News Channel’s expansive newsgathering units & FOX Television Stations’ added resources with a combined 120 meteorologists for a comprehensive suite of weather products featuring local, regional and national reporting, in addition to live programming. Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, and more than 100,000 HD cameras located around the country, the service offers users an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term. FOX Weather is available via foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app on IOS and Android devices, as well as Tubi, Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku, through FOX’s Connected TV Apps.
JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX Weather is looking for a creative and forward-thinking Producer, Social Strategy & Creative Content to join our Content Core team, the center of our weather newsroom and storytelling operation. This role will help power our rapidly expanding presence across digital and social platforms by turning real-time weather news and extreme weather events into highly visual, shareable, and culturally relevant content that propels our growth in the new media space. The ideal candidate combines strong news judgment, video production and editing skills, platform expertise, and creative instincts to produce content that captures attention, informs audiences, and strengthens FOX Weather’s digital presence. If you thrive in a fast-paced newsroom at the intersection of innovation, social media, and audience engagement, this is your opportunity to make a national impact with us.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute social and visual content strategies across YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X, and emerging digital platforms
- Conceptualize, produce, edit, and publish short-form video, vertical video, visual graphics, and other platform-native content
- Track down, clear, and creatively repackage viral user-generated content (UGC) to showcase real-time weather stories with speed
- Translate complex weather information, meteorological data, and breaking developments into clear, visually engaging content
- Write and produce digital stories for foxweather.com that complement social initiatives and expand cross-platform reach
- Monitor breaking weather news, identify compelling editorial angles, and pitch creative content for social platforms and live streams
- Track platform analytics to optimize video performance, experiment with new video formats, and adapt to visual media algorithms
- Collaborate with meteorologists, reporters, producers, editors, and other members of the FOX Weather team
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
- Experience producing multimedia content for a high-volume digital newsroom, media organization, or creator-focused environment
- Demonstrated experience creating content for YouTube and vertical-video platforms, including TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
- Proficiency with video editing suites including Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Photoshop, or similar software
- Strong news judgment, writing skills, and an understanding of what makes content timely, engaging, and shareable
- Experience developing social-first content and adapting stories for different platforms and audiences
- Familiarity with newsroom tools such as Airtable, WordPress, Jira, and WSI graphics
- A strong interest in weather news, live coverage, visual storytelling, and emerging media trends
- Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and during major weather events
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $67,000.00-90,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox Weather
FOX Weather is a 24/7 ad-supported streaming service operated by FOX News Media. Launched in October 2021, the platform builds upon FOX News Channel’s expansive newsgathering units & FOX Television Stations’ added resources with a combined 120 meteorologists for a comprehensive suite of weather products featuring local, regional and national reporting, in addition to live programming. Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, and more than 100,000 HD cameras located around the country, the service offers users an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term. FOX Weather is available via foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app on IOS and Android devices, as well as Tubi, Apple TV, Amazon, and Roku, through FOX’s Connected TV Apps.
JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX Weather is looking for a creative and forward-thinking Producer, Social Strategy & Creative Content to join our Content Core team, the center of our weather newsroom and storytelling operation. This role will help power our rapidly expanding presence across digital and social platforms by turning real-time weather news and extreme weather events into highly visual, shareable, and culturally relevant content that propels our growth in the new media space. The ideal candidate combines strong news judgment, video production and editing skills, platform expertise, and creative instincts to produce content that captures attention, informs audiences, and strengthens FOX Weather’s digital presence. If you thrive in a fast-paced newsroom at the intersection of innovation, social media, and audience engagement, this is your opportunity to make a national impact with us.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute social and visual content strategies across YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X, and emerging digital platforms
- Conceptualize, produce, edit, and publish short-form video, vertical video, visual graphics, and other platform-native content
- Track down, clear, and creatively repackage viral user-generated content (UGC) to showcase real-time weather stories with speed
- Translate complex weather information, meteorological data, and breaking developments into clear, visually engaging content
- Write and produce digital stories for foxweather.com that complement social initiatives and expand cross-platform reach
- Monitor breaking weather news, identify compelling editorial angles, and pitch creative content for social platforms and live streams
- Track platform analytics to optimize video performance, experiment with new video formats, and adapt to visual media algorithms
- Collaborate with meteorologists, reporters, producers, editors, and other members of the FOX Weather team
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of skills and demonstrated experience
- Experience producing multimedia content for a high-volume digital newsroom, media organization, or creator-focused environment
- Demonstrated experience creating content for YouTube and vertical-video platforms, including TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
- Proficiency with video editing suites including Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Photoshop, or similar software
- Strong news judgment, writing skills, and an understanding of what makes content timely, engaging, and shareable
- Experience developing social-first content and adapting stories for different platforms and audiences
- Familiarity with newsroom tools such as Airtable, WordPress, Jira, and WSI graphics
- A strong interest in weather news, live coverage, visual storytelling, and emerging media trends
- Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and during major weather events
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $67,000.00-90,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Creative Producer
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation
Creative Producer roles require a specific background in film production, communications, or media. Lead your application materials with your degree field and how it directly maps to the production responsibilities in the job description.
Target employers with H-1B filing history
Production companies, advertising agencies, and streaming platforms that have sponsored H-1B visas before are your strongest leads. Past sponsorship behavior is the most reliable indicator that an employer will do it again for the right candidate.
Track your OPT end date from day one
Creative Producer hiring timelines can stretch three to six months. Know exactly when your OPT expires so you can communicate timing clearly to employers and avoid accepting a role that starts after your authorization lapses.
Raise sponsorship after you have an offer
Bring up visa sponsorship only after the employer has expressed strong interest or extended an offer. Raising it too early shifts the conversation away from your creative capabilities before you have had the chance to demonstrate your value.
Build a portfolio that removes hiring risk
Employers weigh sponsorship costs against candidate strength. A portfolio showing end-to-end production ownership, including budgets managed, timelines hit, and deliverables shipped, makes the sponsorship conversation easier because it reduces perceived risk.
Understand STEM OPT eligibility for your degree
If your degree in a qualifying STEM field supported your Creative Producer work, you may be eligible for a 24-month extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO early, since this significantly extends the window for an employer to file your H-1B.
Creative Producer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Creative Producer on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. A Creative Producer position supported by a degree in film production, media studies, communications, or a related discipline qualifies as authorized OPT employment. You need to report the job to your DSO within 10 days of starting.
Do Creative Producer jobs typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
Some do, but it varies significantly by employer. Large production companies, advertising agencies, and streaming platforms are more likely to sponsor than small independent studios. Migrate Mate filters for employers with sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have actually filed H-1B petitions for similar roles rather than guessing.
Does a Creative Producer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it requires documentation showing the role demands a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. Generic job descriptions that list a degree as preferred rather than required can create problems. Employers should work with immigration counsel to draft job descriptions that establish the specialty occupation requirement clearly before filing.
Am I eligible for a STEM OPT extension as a Creative Producer?
Possibly. Eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code, not your job title. If your degree is in a field that appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, such as information technology or certain communications and media programs, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How should I handle the OPT expiration timeline when interviewing for Creative Producer roles?
Be transparent once you have a strong offer on the table. Know your exact OPT end date and any extension deadline before your first conversation. If the production cycle or start date would push past your authorization window, discuss it directly. Employers who are serious about sponsorship will want to plan around your timeline, not discover it late in the process.