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Field Marketing Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in marketing, communications, or business. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting STEM OPT extension eligibility if your degree is STEM-designated. Employers typically expect event coordination experience and comfort working cross-functionally with sales teams.
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At Sparklight and our Cable One family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.
We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of the following states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, ME, MD, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OR, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, DC, WV, WI, WY
What you will do to contribute to the company's success
- Coordinates the development of campaign deliverables ensuring each receives the appropriate resources and attention to be successfully completed on time.
- Assists in the planning, design, and approval of direct response campaign assets; provides design feedback/proofing and coordinates the review and approval of deliverables or materials.
- Works with internal and external data analysts to prepare and analyze monthly KPI reports by collecting and sharing campaign data from various sources.
- Creates project and campaign templates as related to campaign deployment and post-campaign performance.
- Manages and coordinates workflows between vendors and internal partners to ensure on-time campaign deployment.
- Assists in expense tracking to ensure budget compliance.
- Takes on other duties needed to help drive our Purpose, fulfill our Brand Principles, and abide by our Organization’s Values.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in marketing or a related field required
- 2+ years of experience coordinating campaign deployment for direct response marketing tactics required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
- Experience with Power BI, Salesforce and/or Ambassador is a plus!
- Ability to understand and manage complex campaign and project matrices
- Strong organizational and time management skills required
- Proven project management skills required
- Ability to work well in a team environment required
- Effective written and verbal communication skills required
- Ability to collaborate with others required
Core Competencies
- Committed: Values each and every customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.
- Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
- Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with us seamless, easy, and rewarding.
- Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.
Benefits
Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
- Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
- Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
- 401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation)
- Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection
Additional Perks
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
- Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
- Associate recognition & awards programs
- Advancement opportunities
- Collaborative work environment
- FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area
- Up to $75/mo. Stipend for Phoenix associates
- Remote Access to select premium channels (Cable One, Sparklight, Cable America and ValuNet Fiber Only)
- Vehicle provided for daily work purposes, if residing within reasonable radius from office location
Our Commitment
Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.
Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Pre-hire Processes
Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.
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Job Description:
At Sparklight and our Cable One family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.
We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of the following states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, ME, MD, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OR, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, DC, WV, WI, WY
What you will do to contribute to the company's success
- Coordinates the development of campaign deliverables ensuring each receives the appropriate resources and attention to be successfully completed on time.
- Assists in the planning, design, and approval of direct response campaign assets; provides design feedback/proofing and coordinates the review and approval of deliverables or materials.
- Works with internal and external data analysts to prepare and analyze monthly KPI reports by collecting and sharing campaign data from various sources.
- Creates project and campaign templates as related to campaign deployment and post-campaign performance.
- Manages and coordinates workflows between vendors and internal partners to ensure on-time campaign deployment.
- Assists in expense tracking to ensure budget compliance.
- Takes on other duties needed to help drive our Purpose, fulfill our Brand Principles, and abide by our Organization’s Values.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in marketing or a related field required
- 2+ years of experience coordinating campaign deployment for direct response marketing tactics required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
- Experience with Power BI, Salesforce and/or Ambassador is a plus!
- Ability to understand and manage complex campaign and project matrices
- Strong organizational and time management skills required
- Proven project management skills required
- Ability to work well in a team environment required
- Effective written and verbal communication skills required
- Ability to collaborate with others required
Core Competencies
- Committed: Values each and every customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.
- Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
- Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with us seamless, easy, and rewarding.
- Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.
Benefits
Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
- Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
- Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
- 401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation)
- Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection
Additional Perks
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
- Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
- Associate recognition & awards programs
- Advancement opportunities
- Collaborative work environment
- FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area
- Up to $75/mo. Stipend for Phoenix associates
- Remote Access to select premium channels (Cable One, Sparklight, Cable America and ValuNet Fiber Only)
- Vehicle provided for daily work purposes, if residing within reasonable radius from office location
Our Commitment
Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.
Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Pre-hire Processes
Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Field Marketing Specialist
Confirm your degree supports specialty occupation status
Field marketing roles require a theoretical and practical application of marketing knowledge. A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or business is typically enough to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement that underpins both OPT authorization and future H-1B visa sponsorship.
Prioritize employers with a history of H-1B sponsorship
Not every company that hires on OPT will sponsor an H-1B later. Before accepting an offer, research whether the employer has sponsored H-1B petitions for marketing roles before. Past sponsorship behavior is the strongest signal of future willingness.
Track your OPT end date against the H-1B cap timeline
H-1B cap registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. If your OPT ends before October, confirm your employer can bridge the gap using cap-gap protection. Start this conversation with HR at least six months before your OPT expires.
Get your job offer letter to clearly define your role
Your offer letter should describe the role in terms that establish specialty occupation: specific degree requirements, strategic responsibilities, and marketing qualifications. Vague descriptions like 'marketing support' can create problems during H-1B petition review.
Highlight cross-functional and data-driven experience
Field marketing roles that blend campaign analytics, CRM tools, and sales alignment are stronger candidates for specialty occupation classification. Employers also find these profiles easier to sponsor because the degree-to-job connection is clearly defensible with USCIS.
Ask about STEM OPT eligibility before accepting a position
If your marketing or business degree carries a STEM designation, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree CIP code with your DSO and verify the employer meets E-Verify requirements before your initial OPT period ends.
Field Marketing Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Field Marketing Specialist on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Field Marketing Specialist roles generally qualify for F-1 OPT because they require a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. Your employment must be directly related to your degree program. Confirm this connection with your DSO before accepting an offer to avoid any authorization issues.
Do Field Marketing Specialist jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on your specific degree rather than the job title. If your undergraduate or graduate degree carries a STEM-designated CIP code, such as certain management information systems or marketing analytics programs, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO and confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify.
How do I find Field Marketing Specialist employers willing to sponsor OPT students?
Browse Field Marketing Specialist listings on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship. Focus on mid-size and enterprise companies with dedicated HR teams, as they're more likely to have established sponsorship workflows. Technology, SaaS, and healthcare sectors file disproportionately high numbers of H-1B petitions for marketing roles, making them worth prioritizing.
Will a Field Marketing Specialist role support an H-1B petition after OPT?
It can, provided the role meets the specialty occupation definition: the position must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Field marketing roles with responsibilities like campaign strategy, market analysis, or demand generation tend to meet this bar more clearly than general promotional or event-support roles. Job description language matters significantly during the petition review.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm between Field Marketing Specialist jobs?
F-1 OPT allows a maximum of 90 days of unemployment for standard OPT, and 150 days for STEM OPT extension. If you're between roles, those days count against your limit. Freelance or contract field marketing work can count toward authorized employment if it's related to your degree, but document it carefully and keep your DSO informed throughout your job search.