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Editor roles qualify for OPT work authorization when tied to your degree field, journalism, communications, English, or a related discipline. Many positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements, which are fully OPT-eligible. Your 12-month standard OPT window (or 36 months with a STEM extension) covers full-time editing work across media, publishing, and content teams.
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SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners - in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.
This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.
SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment, and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Stitcher, Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics, and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization, and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you’ll make an impact:
The Audio Editor, DC Sports Newsroom (Part-Time) will coordinate feeds, acquire and edit sports sound, and operate broadcast and editing software. Work will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What you’ll do:
- Edit live interviews/press conferences and identify and pull relevant soundbytes for updates/show use.
- Edit live sports games, identify and pull relevant highlights for updates/show use.
- Monitor the sports news cycle throughout the shift and bring relevant audio to support top sports stories.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
- 1-year experience with sound editing and sports newsroom operation in a fast-paced news-gathering atmosphere.
- Deep understanding and knowledge of sports news across all major sports.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Night/Weekend/Holiday availability is REQUIRED.
- Experience with digital editing.
- Experience with Adobe Audition, Zetta, and Galaxy a plus.
- Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as chatGPT, Gemini, etc.
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
COMPENSATION
At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be $20/hour and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism, and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.
INTRODUCTION
SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners - in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.
This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.
SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment, and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Stitcher, Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics, and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization, and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you’ll make an impact:
The Audio Editor, DC Sports Newsroom (Part-Time) will coordinate feeds, acquire and edit sports sound, and operate broadcast and editing software. Work will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What you’ll do:
- Edit live interviews/press conferences and identify and pull relevant soundbytes for updates/show use.
- Edit live sports games, identify and pull relevant highlights for updates/show use.
- Monitor the sports news cycle throughout the shift and bring relevant audio to support top sports stories.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
- 1-year experience with sound editing and sports newsroom operation in a fast-paced news-gathering atmosphere.
- Deep understanding and knowledge of sports news across all major sports.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Night/Weekend/Holiday availability is REQUIRED.
- Experience with digital editing.
- Experience with Adobe Audition, Zetta, and Galaxy a plus.
- Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as chatGPT, Gemini, etc.
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
COMPENSATION
At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be $20/hour and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism, and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Editor
Match your degree field to the role
OPT requires your job to be directly related to your degree. An English or communications degree supports editorial roles clearly. If your degree is in a related field, document the connection explicitly before applying to avoid authorization issues later.
Target employers with content and editorial teams
Publishing houses, digital media companies, marketing agencies, and large tech firms with content departments hire editors regularly. These organizations often have HR infrastructure that understands work authorization, making the OPT conversation significantly more straightforward than with small employers.
Lead with your editing portfolio, not your visa status
Hiring managers decide based on ability first. Present clips, edited samples, or publications upfront. Once interest is established, OPT authorization is a much easier conversation. Separating your work quality from your immigration status improves your odds at the offer stage.
Clarify your OPT timeline early in the process
Be clear about how long your OPT authorization lasts and whether you qualify for a STEM extension. Employers appreciate transparency. If your degree qualifies for 36 months, that changes how employers weigh the sponsorship conversation compared to a standard 12-month window.
Look for roles that mention visa sponsorship explicitly
Some job postings state they sponsor or are open to candidates with work authorization. These employers already understand the process. Prioritizing these listings reduces rejection from employers unfamiliar with OPT and increases your time-to-offer during a limited authorization window.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly editor positions
Browse Migrate Mate to find editor roles filtered for OPT and visa sponsorship compatibility. Searching a curated board saves significant time compared to manually screening general listings for employers open to work authorization, which matters when your OPT window is finite.
Editor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an editor on OPT?
Yes, provided your editing role is directly related to your degree field. A degree in journalism, English, communications, or media studies clearly supports most editor positions. If your degree is adjacent, say, marketing or digital humanities, you'll need to document the connection. Your employer doesn't need to file any petition; your EAD card is your work authorization.
Do editor jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on the employer. Large media companies, publishers, and tech firms with editorial teams are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than small agencies or startups. Editorial roles generally qualify as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree, which meets the H-1B threshold. Use Migrate Mate to identify editor roles at employers with a track record of visa sponsorship.
Does remote editor work count toward my OPT requirements?
Yes. Remote work is fully OPT-eligible as long as your employer is a U.S.-based entity and the role relates to your degree. You still need a valid EAD and must report the job to your DSO within 10 days of starting. Remote editing positions at U.S. media, publishing, or content companies satisfy all OPT work requirements.
Can I work as a freelance or contract editor on OPT?
Yes, but with important conditions. Self-employment is permitted on OPT only if you're running a legitimate business, not simply working as an independent contractor for a single client, which USCIS may view as disguised employment. Freelance editing across multiple clients with a structured business arrangement is generally acceptable. Consult your DSO before starting to make sure your setup is compliant.
Does an editor role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Standard editorial roles in journalism, communications, or English do not qualify for the STEM OPT extension, since those fields are not on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. However, if your editor role sits within a data, UX writing, or technical documentation function and your degree is in a STEM field, the extension may apply. Verify your degree's CIP code with your DSO.