Creative Producer Jobs for OPT Students
Creative Producer jobs on OPT require an employer willing to file an H-1B 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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Amazon MGM Studios is the home for talent creating and producing Original films and television series for a global audience. Original series premiere exclusively on Prime Video, which is available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Amazon MGM Studios also produces and acquires Original movies for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video, in addition to producing Original content for Freevee, Amazon’s premium free streaming service.
The Creative Producer (CP) for Theatrical Movies reports to the Head of Marketing Creative Content Production and is responsible for contributing to Original Theatrical Movie marketing campaigns by overseeing the production of key creative marketing and social AV and producing creative content on time and on budget in the most effective, creative and efficient manner possible.
The Creative Producer helps with creative capture planning, budgeting, on-set BTS (Behind the Scenes) and EPK (on-camera interviews), stand-alone Social, event and marketing AV shoots. They are also responsible for obtaining talent approvals and curating/delivering final assets. This position also helps produce creative content such as “making of” documentaries, marketing featurettes, sizzle reels and social content for major platforms. The Creative Producer works hand-in-hand with the cross-functional teams, and external agencies throughout the life of a film campaign to help deliver high-level creative AV.
A Theatrical Movies Creative Producer is passionate about narrative storytelling and well versed in film production, and post production and understands how all function within a global Theatrical marketing campaign. They are versed in SAG, WGA and DGA rules and regulations and have experience communicating with talent reps and filmmakers within the entertainment industry. This role requires experience and comfort with multi-tasking, improvising, taking on new/evolving responsibilities and working on several projects/tasks at once. This role is based in Culver City, CA but travel will be required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the entertainment industry
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Culver City
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $120,500.00 - $163,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon MGM Studios is the home for talent creating and producing Original films and television series for a global audience. Original series premiere exclusively on Prime Video, which is available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Amazon MGM Studios also produces and acquires Original movies for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video, in addition to producing Original content for Freevee, Amazon’s premium free streaming service.
The Creative Producer (CP) for Theatrical Movies reports to the Head of Marketing Creative Content Production and is responsible for contributing to Original Theatrical Movie marketing campaigns by overseeing the production of key creative marketing and social AV and producing creative content on time and on budget in the most effective, creative and efficient manner possible.
The Creative Producer helps with creative capture planning, budgeting, on-set BTS (Behind the Scenes) and EPK (on-camera interviews), stand-alone Social, event and marketing AV shoots. They are also responsible for obtaining talent approvals and curating/delivering final assets. This position also helps produce creative content such as “making of” documentaries, marketing featurettes, sizzle reels and social content for major platforms. The Creative Producer works hand-in-hand with the cross-functional teams, and external agencies throughout the life of a film campaign to help deliver high-level creative AV.
A Theatrical Movies Creative Producer is passionate about narrative storytelling and well versed in film production, and post production and understands how all function within a global Theatrical marketing campaign. They are versed in SAG, WGA and DGA rules and regulations and have experience communicating with talent reps and filmmakers within the entertainment industry. This role requires experience and comfort with multi-tasking, improvising, taking on new/evolving responsibilities and working on several projects/tasks at once. This role is based in Culver City, CA but travel will be required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the entertainment industry
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Culver City
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $120,500.00 - $163,000.00 USD annually
How to Get Visa 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.
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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.
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