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Global Director roles on OPT are rare but real. Most require a graduate degree in business, international relations, or a related field, and employers typically need 60 days or more to process sponsorship paperwork. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, shapes your timeline significantly.
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WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change to global security, from pandemic preparedness to the future of democracy, and tell stories of the people trying to solve these challenges and the role science and technology can play—for good or ill. WIRED reaches more than 30 million people each month through WIRED.com, our digital edition, the magazine, social media, and live events.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Location: New York, NY
WIRED is looking for an obsessively organized, intellectually curious, collaborative professional to support the Global Editorial Director as well as other executive team leaders. WIRED is an ambitious 30-year-old publication focused on how technology and science are shaping the world today, and how to make the future better for everyone. Our operation includes a daily website, a print magazine, video, podcasts, and many other exciting projects. In this job you will provide essential support to the Global Editorial Director, the Executive Editor and other senior leaders by assisting with administrative duties. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, booking travel, scheduling meetings, helping organize office events, wrangling special projects, and collecting research to prepare editors for interviews, conferences and podcasts. You will need to be comfortable juggling multiple responsibilities, managing deadlines, knowing which tasks to prioritize, maintaining clear, prompt and effective communication with many people, and maintaining strict confidentiality over some of the information you handle. An ideal candidate would be based in New York, the headquarters of our parent company, Condé Nast, and comfortable navigating issues and solving problems across time zones. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to work in a creative environment and wants to develop new skills. Previous holders of similar roles have eventually gone on to either business management or operations roles, or newsroom positions such as fact-checking and editing. WIRED is a collaborative publication and encourages everyone on the team to contribute ideas. That said, this is not an editing or writing job. Preference will be given to candidates who are excited by the opportunity to help WIRED run like clockwork and be a great working environment. This role reports to WIRED’s Global Director of Operations.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with various scheduling tasks, expense paperwork, and booking travel for the Global Editorial Director, the Executive Editor
- Assist with scheduling interviews for job candidates and facilitate communication with candidates for the Global Editorial Director, the Executive Editor
- Research story topics and interview subjects for senior editors
- Help organize internal office events
- Tackle special projects, such as helping to coordinate award entries and some tasks related to public-facing US + UK events
- Copy editing, budget tracking duties as needed
- Other administrative tasks as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience maintaining confidentiality.
- Strong communications skills: clean, concise prose and good grammar.
- Experience doing research or information-gathering for projects and reports.
- Proficiency using the Google suite of tools including Google Sheets and familiarity with project management tools such as Trello, Asana or Airtable.
- Demonstrated professionalism and good judgment when communicating with internal teams and members of the public.
- Comfortable working in a CMS such as Wordpress, or willingness to learn.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
These skills are not required, but would give candidates a great foundation for succeeding in this role:
- Familiarity with WIRED’s writers and news coverage.
- Familiarity with editorial processes.
- An interest in technology, science, internet culture, or business news.
- Basic knowledge of HTML.
COMPENSATION
The expected base salary range for this position is from $60,000 - $68,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
INTRODUCTION
WIRED is where a better future is imagined. For three decades, we have been the indispensable guide to a world in constant transformation. We cover humanity’s biggest challenges, from climate change to global security, from pandemic preparedness to the future of democracy, and tell stories of the people trying to solve these challenges and the role science and technology can play—for good or ill. WIRED reaches more than 30 million people each month through WIRED.com, our digital edition, the magazine, social media, and live events.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Location: New York, NY
WIRED is looking for an obsessively organized, intellectually curious, collaborative professional to support the Global Editorial Director as well as other executive team leaders. WIRED is an ambitious 30-year-old publication focused on how technology and science are shaping the world today, and how to make the future better for everyone. Our operation includes a daily website, a print magazine, video, podcasts, and many other exciting projects. In this job you will provide essential support to the Global Editorial Director, the Executive Editor and other senior leaders by assisting with administrative duties. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, booking travel, scheduling meetings, helping organize office events, wrangling special projects, and collecting research to prepare editors for interviews, conferences and podcasts. You will need to be comfortable juggling multiple responsibilities, managing deadlines, knowing which tasks to prioritize, maintaining clear, prompt and effective communication with many people, and maintaining strict confidentiality over some of the information you handle. An ideal candidate would be based in New York, the headquarters of our parent company, Condé Nast, and comfortable navigating issues and solving problems across time zones. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to work in a creative environment and wants to develop new skills. Previous holders of similar roles have eventually gone on to either business management or operations roles, or newsroom positions such as fact-checking and editing. WIRED is a collaborative publication and encourages everyone on the team to contribute ideas. That said, this is not an editing or writing job. Preference will be given to candidates who are excited by the opportunity to help WIRED run like clockwork and be a great working environment. This role reports to WIRED’s Global Director of Operations.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with various scheduling tasks, expense paperwork, and booking travel for the Global Editorial Director, the Executive Editor
- Assist with scheduling interviews for job candidates and facilitate communication with candidates for the Global Editorial Director, the Executive Editor
- Research story topics and interview subjects for senior editors
- Help organize internal office events
- Tackle special projects, such as helping to coordinate award entries and some tasks related to public-facing US + UK events
- Copy editing, budget tracking duties as needed
- Other administrative tasks as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience maintaining confidentiality.
- Strong communications skills: clean, concise prose and good grammar.
- Experience doing research or information-gathering for projects and reports.
- Proficiency using the Google suite of tools including Google Sheets and familiarity with project management tools such as Trello, Asana or Airtable.
- Demonstrated professionalism and good judgment when communicating with internal teams and members of the public.
- Comfortable working in a CMS such as Wordpress, or willingness to learn.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
These skills are not required, but would give candidates a great foundation for succeeding in this role:
- Familiarity with WIRED’s writers and news coverage.
- Familiarity with editorial processes.
- An interest in technology, science, internet culture, or business news.
- Basic knowledge of HTML.
COMPENSATION
The expected base salary range for this position is from $60,000 - $68,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Global Director
Target multinational companies with established HR infrastructure
Large multinationals with dedicated immigration teams are far more likely to sponsor OPT and future H-1B transfers than startups. Companies with global operations already understand cross-border employment logistics, making the conversation easier.
Lead with your international experience, not your visa status
Global Director candidates are evaluated on their cross-border leadership track record. Frame your international background, multilingual skills, and global market expertise upfront. Sponsorship becomes a simpler ask once they see the strategic value you bring.
Prepare a clear sponsorship briefing for hiring managers
Many hiring managers at the director level have never directly managed a sponsored hire. A one-page summary explaining OPT authorization, the H-1B path, and your specific timeline removes ambiguity and positions you as a prepared, professional candidate.
Focus on organizations with active international expansion plans
Companies entering new markets actively need global leadership and are more incentivized to sponsor the right candidate. Research firms with recent international growth announcements and position yourself as directly aligned with their expansion priorities.
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Can I work as a Global Director on F-1 OPT?
Yes. F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in roles directly related to your field of study. Global Director positions typically require a graduate degree in business, international relations, or management, so alignment is usually straightforward. Confirm your EAD is active and that the role connects to your academic field before accepting an offer.
How do I find Global Director jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-eligible candidates, so you can browse Global Director openings without sifting through roles that won't consider visa sponsorship. Search by role type and filter for OPT sponsorship to surface companies that have already committed to hiring international candidates at the director level.
Does a Global Director role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your qualifying degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as management information systems, computer science, or quantitative finance, and the role relates to that field, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Your Designated School Official can confirm eligibility based on your specific degree and role description.
What happens to my OPT if my Global Director role ends before my EAD expires?
F-1 OPT students have a 60-day grace period after employment ends to find a new position, transfer to a new visa status, or depart the U.S. For a senior role like Global Director, it is worth having a clear plan before any transition. Notify your DSO immediately when employment ends to ensure your status is properly maintained.
Will employers see a Global Director on OPT as a liability?
Some will, particularly smaller organizations without immigration experience. The most effective approach is to address sponsorship directly and early, rather than waiting for it to surface as a concern. Highlighting your STEM extension eligibility, explaining the OPT-to-H-1B pathway, and demonstrating rare global leadership skills shifts the conversation from risk to value.
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