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Hotel jobs span front desk, food and beverage, event coordination, and revenue management, many of which qualify as specialty occupations under OPT. F-1 students in hospitality, tourism, or business programs can work in hotel roles during their 12-month OPT period, with STEM OPT extension available for qualifying analytical or management positions.
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This role is based at one of our corporate offices in McLean, VA or Dallas, TX, or Remote (California or Atlanta preferred)
You will be a Manager on Hilton's Americas Marketing team - reporting into our Director, Hotel Level Marketing Agency Solutions. You will be part of the broader Commercial Services organization collaborating with revenue management, sales, and analytics - the core of Hilton's commercial engine, to deliver profitable growth.
Join our newly launched in-house marketing agency, where creativity meets performance. You will help shape our transformation by leading multi-channel marketing campaigns with the goal of driving commercial performance.
This strategic role blends creativity, digital marketing expertise, data-driven execution, and hotel partnership together. You will manage a portfolio of hotels, improve paid media strategies, and ensure engagement in our Hotel Level Marketing Program.
What you'll do during a typical day:
- Strategic Partner to Hotels in High-Revenue Markets and Key Assets: You will oversee the digital media performance for a portfolio of hotels in high-revenue markets and key assets. You will be the primary marketing advisor and craft tailored paid media marketing strategies.
- Campaign Strategy and Optimization: You will provide budget and investment recommendations, translate commercial performance data into insights, and lead the strategy of multi-channel marketing campaigns. This includes the execution of paid search, paid social, metasearch, and more.
- Data Analysis: You will analyze commercial performance data using analysis tools and storytelling performance to hotels and Sr. Leadership.
How you'll collaborate with others:
- You will meet with the hotels in your assigned portfolio and communicate campaign performance, risks, and opportunities.
- You will be the central liaison between the hotel, agency partners, and Enterprise partner teams.
- You will have direct-line reports, serving in a leadership role.
Projects you'll take ownership of:
- Program Innovation & Advocacy: Understand hotel needs and identify opportunities for program evolution and advancement.
- Testing & Growth: Lead proactive media testing opportunities.
- Core Focus Area: You will oversee subject matter and act as the central resource and lead projects related to this subject matter expertise.
What It Takes to Make the Stay
You have these minimum qualifications:
- Five (5) years of professional work experience
- Expertise in Meta and Google Ads, including campaign strategy and optimization across Search, Display, and Video, with an understanding of audience targeting, bidding strategies, and performance measurement
- Willing to travel up to 20%
It would be useful if you have:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field
- Experience working within Salesforce and Adobe Analytics
- Professional certifications from Google and Meta
- Experience analyzing data and using data analysis tools to guide strategic decisions
- People leadership and experience mentoring others
- A marketing or media agency background, including client-facing account management experience
How We'll Help You Thrive
At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:
- Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
- Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
- Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
- Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
- Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
- Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
- Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
- Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next
Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.
Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $77,500 – $100,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.
LI-REMOTE
Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.
Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
This role is based at one of our corporate offices in McLean, VA or Dallas, TX, or Remote (California or Atlanta preferred)
You will be a Manager on Hilton's Americas Marketing team - reporting into our Director, Hotel Level Marketing Agency Solutions. You will be part of the broader Commercial Services organization collaborating with revenue management, sales, and analytics - the core of Hilton's commercial engine, to deliver profitable growth.
Join our newly launched in-house marketing agency, where creativity meets performance. You will help shape our transformation by leading multi-channel marketing campaigns with the goal of driving commercial performance.
This strategic role blends creativity, digital marketing expertise, data-driven execution, and hotel partnership together. You will manage a portfolio of hotels, improve paid media strategies, and ensure engagement in our Hotel Level Marketing Program.
What you'll do during a typical day:
- Strategic Partner to Hotels in High-Revenue Markets and Key Assets: You will oversee the digital media performance for a portfolio of hotels in high-revenue markets and key assets. You will be the primary marketing advisor and craft tailored paid media marketing strategies.
- Campaign Strategy and Optimization: You will provide budget and investment recommendations, translate commercial performance data into insights, and lead the strategy of multi-channel marketing campaigns. This includes the execution of paid search, paid social, metasearch, and more.
- Data Analysis: You will analyze commercial performance data using analysis tools and storytelling performance to hotels and Sr. Leadership.
How you'll collaborate with others:
- You will meet with the hotels in your assigned portfolio and communicate campaign performance, risks, and opportunities.
- You will be the central liaison between the hotel, agency partners, and Enterprise partner teams.
- You will have direct-line reports, serving in a leadership role.
Projects you'll take ownership of:
- Program Innovation & Advocacy: Understand hotel needs and identify opportunities for program evolution and advancement.
- Testing & Growth: Lead proactive media testing opportunities.
- Core Focus Area: You will oversee subject matter and act as the central resource and lead projects related to this subject matter expertise.
What It Takes to Make the Stay
You have these minimum qualifications:
- Five (5) years of professional work experience
- Expertise in Meta and Google Ads, including campaign strategy and optimization across Search, Display, and Video, with an understanding of audience targeting, bidding strategies, and performance measurement
- Willing to travel up to 20%
It would be useful if you have:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field
- Experience working within Salesforce and Adobe Analytics
- Professional certifications from Google and Meta
- Experience analyzing data and using data analysis tools to guide strategic decisions
- People leadership and experience mentoring others
- A marketing or media agency background, including client-facing account management experience
How We'll Help You Thrive
At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:
- Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
- Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
- Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
- Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
- Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
- Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
- Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
- Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next
Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.
Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $77,500 – $100,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.
LI-REMOTE
Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Hotel
Target hotels with dedicated HR departments
Large hotel groups and branded chains like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt have structured HR teams experienced with OPT work authorization. Smaller independent properties may be unfamiliar with the process, which can slow hiring decisions significantly.
Align your degree to the specific role
USCIS requires OPT employment to be directly related to your field of study. A hospitality management degree supports front office or operations roles. A finance or business degree better supports revenue management or accounting positions within a hotel.
Start your OPT application 90 days before graduation
USCIS can take up to 90 days to issue your EAD. Apply as early as your DSO allows so your card arrives before your target start date. Beginning late is the most common reason OPT students miss hotel hiring cycles.
Ask about STEM OPT eligibility during interviews
Hotel revenue management, data analytics, and financial planning roles can qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field. Confirming this early signals long-term availability to the employer.
Highlight international experience and language skills
Hotels serving global guests actively value multilingual candidates. Fluency in Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic, or other languages can differentiate your application and reduce employer hesitation around sponsorship complexity after OPT ends.
Disclose your OPT status clearly and early
Mention your OPT authorization upfront rather than waiting until an offer. Hotel HR teams need time to verify EAD validity and confirm employment start dates align with your authorized period. Transparency prevents last-minute complications.
Hotel OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do hotel jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your field of study. A hospitality management graduate working as a front office supervisor or food and beverage manager meets OPT's practical training requirement. A business or finance graduate in a hotel revenue or accounting role also qualifies. The connection between your degree and the position is what matters, not the industry alone.
Can I work at a hotel on OPT if my degree is not in hospitality?
Yes. Hotels hire across many disciplines, including finance, marketing, human resources, and information technology. If your degree is in one of those fields and your hotel role falls within that function, OPT authorization applies. A computer science graduate working in hotel IT infrastructure or a marketing graduate in brand management at a hotel group would both qualify.
Where can I find hotel jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists hotel jobs specifically filtered for F-1 OPT students, so you can browse roles where employers are familiar with or open to OPT work authorization. Searching on general job boards often means filtering through postings that require permanent work authorization, which wastes time during your limited OPT window.
Do hotel employers need to file any paperwork for OPT employees?
Employers hiring OPT students do not file a visa petition or pay USCIS fees. Your EAD authorizes you to work, and the employer only needs to verify and record your authorization using Form I-9. However, employers with enrolled E-Verify accounts must complete that verification as well. The process is straightforward compared to H-1B visa sponsorship.
Which hotel roles are most likely to qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Revenue management analyst, data analytics coordinator, hotel technology specialist, and financial planning roles within hotel operations are the most common STEM OPT-eligible positions. Eligibility depends on both your degree being in a STEM-designated field and the role substantially using that field. Front desk and food and beverage roles rarely qualify, as they fall outside STEM classification.