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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Get Access To All JobsPay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)
Department/Organization: 207551 - WVUA 23
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some after hours
Job Summary: The Associate Creative Media Producer designs and produces low-complexity creative multimedia programming under close supervision. Assists other Creative Media Producers.
Additional Department Summary: The Associate Creative Media Producer will write, shoot, edit, produce, field direct and creatively execute news promos, topicals commercials, station campaigns and other marketing projects. Work with the Creative Services Producer through the process of concepting, executing, and delivering promos, graphic elements, behind-the-scenes promos and vignettes, and a wide variety of on-air and digital deliverables. Interacts with external and internal customers, including clients, account executives and the news department.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in fine arts, broadcast communication, telecommunication and film, journalism, or graphic design; OR associate's degree fine arts, broadcast communication, telecommunication and film, journalism, or graphic design and two (2) years of broadcast or multimedia writing, production, and/or direction experience; OR a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of broadcast or multimedia writing, production, and/or direction experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license. Must be at least 19 years of age and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Experience with video and editing production equipment.
- Ability to work independently, strong organizational and time management skills, and demonstrated success in working as part of a creative team are essential.
- Experience as a researcher, writer, production assistant, or videographer/editor in a broadcast or multimedia production environment.
- Ability to travel extensively, work after hours, weekends and holidays as necessary.
- Ability to lift, handle, and maneuver tools, materials and supplies of the job up to 50 pounds.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)
Department/Organization: 207551 - WVUA 23
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some after hours
Job Summary: The Associate Creative Media Producer designs and produces low-complexity creative multimedia programming under close supervision. Assists other Creative Media Producers.
Additional Department Summary: The Associate Creative Media Producer will write, shoot, edit, produce, field direct and creatively execute news promos, topicals commercials, station campaigns and other marketing projects. Work with the Creative Services Producer through the process of concepting, executing, and delivering promos, graphic elements, behind-the-scenes promos and vignettes, and a wide variety of on-air and digital deliverables. Interacts with external and internal customers, including clients, account executives and the news department.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in fine arts, broadcast communication, telecommunication and film, journalism, or graphic design; OR associate's degree fine arts, broadcast communication, telecommunication and film, journalism, or graphic design and two (2) years of broadcast or multimedia writing, production, and/or direction experience; OR a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of broadcast or multimedia writing, production, and/or direction experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license. Must be at least 19 years of age and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Experience with video and editing production equipment.
- Ability to work independently, strong organizational and time management skills, and demonstrated success in working as part of a creative team are essential.
- Experience as a researcher, writer, production assistant, or videographer/editor in a broadcast or multimedia production environment.
- Ability to travel extensively, work after hours, weekends and holidays as necessary.
- Ability to lift, handle, and maneuver tools, materials and supplies of the job up to 50 pounds.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
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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.