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Digital Content Strategist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if eligible) gives you enough runway to secure H-1B visa sponsorship at an employer that values content-led growth.
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FOX 56 News is located in Lexington, KY and is a part of Nexstar Media Group. Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices.
ROLE
The Client Solutions Specialist works in the FOX 56 Sales Department and assists FOX 56 Marketing Consultants to deliver social media content, website development and maintenance, video production and anything else needed to make FOX 56’s advertising campaigns successful.
This position reports to the Director of Sales but will be a supporting role to the FOX 56 Management team and its client-facing Marketing Consultants.
Responsibilities
- Meets with Marketing Consultants (FOX 56 Sales Representatives) and clients to create custom content strategies for clients
- Implement custom content strategies
- Website management
- Video production
- Ability to meet with customers and develop creative ideas
- Travel to customer locations to shoot videos, take pictures, or create content
- Comfortable interacting with clients and being part of sales presentations
- Other duties as assigned by Director of Sales or Sales Management
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Social Media Management
- Video production and editing
- Ability to maintain and update customer websites on platforms such as WordPress
- Expertise in Canva or similar graphic design platforms
- Power Point proficiency a plus
- Microsoft Excel proficiency a plus
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum one year’s experience in a marketing or social media related position
INTRODUCTION
FOX 56 News is located in Lexington, KY and is a part of Nexstar Media Group. Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices.
ROLE
The Client Solutions Specialist works in the FOX 56 Sales Department and assists FOX 56 Marketing Consultants to deliver social media content, website development and maintenance, video production and anything else needed to make FOX 56’s advertising campaigns successful.
This position reports to the Director of Sales but will be a supporting role to the FOX 56 Management team and its client-facing Marketing Consultants.
Responsibilities
- Meets with Marketing Consultants (FOX 56 Sales Representatives) and clients to create custom content strategies for clients
- Implement custom content strategies
- Website management
- Video production
- Ability to meet with customers and develop creative ideas
- Travel to customer locations to shoot videos, take pictures, or create content
- Comfortable interacting with clients and being part of sales presentations
- Other duties as assigned by Director of Sales or Sales Management
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Social Media Management
- Video production and editing
- Ability to maintain and update customer websites on platforms such as WordPress
- Expertise in Canva or similar graphic design platforms
- Power Point proficiency a plus
- Microsoft Excel proficiency a plus
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum one year’s experience in a marketing or social media related position
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Digital Content Strategist
Frame your degree as a direct qualification
Digital Content Strategist roles qualify as specialty occupations when a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or journalism is required. Make sure your resume explicitly connects your degree field to the responsibilities listed in the job description.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates measurable impact
Sponsoring employers need to justify the visa cost internally. A portfolio showing content that drove organic traffic growth, lead generation, or revenue gives hiring managers concrete data to make that case to leadership.
Ask about sponsorship before accepting an offer
Bring up H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage, not after you've started. Most employers who sponsor have done it before and won't be surprised by the question. Waiting until your OPT expires creates unnecessary urgency for both sides.
Use your STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Marketing analytics, UX content strategy, and digital media programs at STEM-designated schools may qualify for the 24-month extension. Verify your program's Classification of Instructional Programs code with your DSO before assuming you're eligible.
Apply to mid-size companies, not just large ones
Mid-size companies with 50 to 500 employees often have lean content teams where your contribution is highly visible. That visibility accelerates sponsorship decisions compared to large organizations where content roles can be easier to deprioritize.
Digital Content Strategist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Digital Content Strategist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the job description matters. USCIS looks for roles that normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as marketing, communications, or journalism. A content strategist role that lists a degree as preferred rather than required is weaker ground. Review the job posting carefully and discuss the language with an immigration attorney before your employer files.
Can I work as a Digital Content Strategist on OPT if my degree is in a non-marketing field?
Yes, if you can demonstrate a direct relationship between your degree and the role. OPT requires that your job be related to your field of study, but that connection doesn't have to be obvious. A computer science graduate working in content strategy with a focus on SEO or analytics can make a credible case. Your DSO can help you document the connection.
Where can I find Digital Content Strategist jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to visa sponsorship. Rather than sorting through general job boards and guessing which employers will work with OPT, you can browse roles on Migrate Mate that are already flagged as sponsorship-friendly for international candidates.
Can I do freelance or contract content strategy work while on OPT?
Self-employment on OPT is permitted, but with conditions. You must be working in your field of study, and you cannot simply be providing general freelance services without a structured business purpose. USCIS and your DSO will want evidence that the self-employment constitutes a legitimate position related to your degree. Contract work through a staffing agency on a W-2 basis is a cleaner arrangement during OPT.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Digital Content Strategist job ends?
You enter a 60-day grace period when your employment ends during OPT. You can use that time to find a new position in your field, transfer to a different immigration status, or prepare to depart the U.S. Unemployment during OPT also counts against your 90-day unemployment limit, so tracking your dates carefully from the day your job ends is important.