OPT Digital Marketing Coordinator Jobs
Digital Marketing Coordinator roles are among the more OPT-accessible positions in marketing, with many employers already familiar with sponsoring F-1 students into H-1B visa. Your STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on whether your degree is in a qualifying field like marketing analytics or information systems.
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Job Title:
Video and Digital Marketing Coordinator
Physical Location:
Kent Campus - Kent, OH
Salary:
$42,357 - $47,888
Basic Function:
Develops video and digital content in support of the marketing initiatives for a department, unit/college or division. Reports to designated administrator.
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Contribute to the unit's overall marketing strategy by developing video and digital content using emerging technologies, platforms, and techniques.
- Produce and edit videos, photography, and motion graphics for storyboarding, website, social and electronic communications in a high quality manner that is consistent with the university's image and brand.
- Recommend and oversee alternative digital methods for delivering programming, volunteer training and communications including the use of webcasts, live streaming web/video conferencing and other distance-based technology.
- Assist in developing strategies for digital communications.
- Create, develop or secure all assets related to video production, including music, voiceover, visual graphics, etc.
- Research innovative digital marketing techniques, production equipment, software and services for continuous optimization and improvement of the unit's digital marketing presence.
- Manage the videography data storage system, ensuring the proper archiving, organization and redundancy of all video footage, projects and related media.
- Design graphical elements and prepare images for college website, print and social media.
- Assist in oversight of college social media sites (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube), work with content providers to create ongoing calendar for posts, and post content.
- Provide support to marketing department for web development needs for implementation of marketing/recruitment campaigns; specific landing pages, QR code generation, etc.
- Maintain and service all video equipment.
- May assist with evaluating analytics.
- May supervise student employees.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree. One year of video production experience.
License/Certification:
None.
Knowledge Of:
- Digital marketing/related fields, tools, techniques, and technology
- Media production applications (Adobe Premiere and/or Final Cut Pro X, After Effects, Media Encoder and/or Compressor, Photoshop and/or Illustrator, Audition and Microsoft Office Storytelling), design and editorial processes
Skill In:
- Video editing, producing, directing
- Multi-media script writing
- Cinematography
- Professional camera operation
- Digital sound recording
- Interview set lighting
- Motion graphic design
- Video compression
- Interviewing subjects on camera
- Written, verbal and interpersonal communication
- Adhering to deadlines
Ability To:
- Work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of clients within the department and the university
- Manage time and resources and effectively balance multiple priorities
- Be self-directed and self-motivated
- Integrate storytelling, design and editorial processes with high production value
- Occasionally work evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
None.
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Moderate work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.
Working Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM or otherwise discussed with your supervisor.
Additional Information:
Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.
Must pass a security check.
Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.
Disclaimer:
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Digital Marketing Coordinator
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Companies that have previously sponsored H-1B visas are far more likely to understand OPT work authorization. Check employer hiring patterns and prioritize mid-size to large companies with dedicated HR teams who have navigated visa sponsorship before.
Lead with your analytics skills, not your visa status
Employers hesitate over sponsorship costs, not your abilities. Frame your application around measurable impact, such as campaign performance, SEO growth, or paid media ROAS, before raising your work authorization status in conversation.
Know your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility
Standard OPT gives you 12 months. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before interviewing so you can answer timeline questions with confidence.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Many employers want to see at least six months of remaining OPT authorization before extending an offer. Start applying three to four months before your program end date to avoid being filtered out on authorization timelines.
Clarify cap-gap coverage if your OPT overlaps H-1B season
If your OPT expires between April and October and your employer files an H-1B petition, cap-gap rules may extend your work authorization. Understand this timeline so you can reassure employers you will remain work-authorized without interruption.
Highlight platform certifications that differentiate your candidacy
Google Ads, Meta Blueprint, and HubSpot certifications signal technical depth that justifies sponsorship investment to a hiring manager. Credentials reduce perceived hiring risk by demonstrating you can contribute immediately without a long onboarding ramp.
Digital Marketing Coordinator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Digital Marketing Coordinator roles typically qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. Digital Marketing Coordinator is a professional-level role that aligns with degrees in marketing, communications, business, and information systems, all of which are common OPT-eligible fields of study. You work on OPT as long as the job is directly related to your degree. Confirm the connection with your DSO if your degree field is not obviously marketing-adjacent.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as a Digital Marketing Coordinator?
Possibly, but it depends on your degree's CIP code, not your job title. If your degree is in marketing analytics, data science, information systems, or another STEM-designated field, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. A marketing or communications degree without a STEM designation does not qualify. Check your DSO or the official STEM OPT designated degree program list to confirm.
How do I find Digital Marketing Coordinator jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is not on the table. Searching through a general job board gives you no signal on sponsorship intent. Use Migrate Mate to focus your time on employers already open to OPT and H-1B sponsorship.
What should I say when an employer asks about my work authorization timeline?
Be direct and specific. State your OPT expiration date, confirm whether you are eligible for the STEM extension, and explain cap-gap coverage if relevant. Employers appreciate candidates who understand their own visa timeline. Vague answers raise red flags. If your situation is straightforward, a two-sentence explanation is usually enough to move the conversation forward.
Is Digital Marketing Coordinator a good role to transition from OPT to H-1B?
Yes, provided the role meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard, meaning the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Most corporate Digital Marketing Coordinator roles at mid-size and large companies qualify. Agencies and startups are less consistent. When evaluating offers, ask HR whether the company has previously sponsored H-1B petitions for marketing roles specifically.