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Marketing Communications Manager roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in marketing, communications, or business. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, and STEM OPT extensions may apply if your degree falls under CIP codes covering quantitative marketing or data-driven communications.
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We are looking for a talented Marketing Communications Manager to join our team specializing in brand perception shaping for Cummins Inc. in Indianapolis, IN.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Drive effective, multi‑channel marketing campaigns that increase visibility and engagement across digital, social, email, and traditional platforms.
- Craft compelling, brand-aligned messaging and content that resonates with target audiences and supports strategic growth opportunities.
- Strengthen collaboration with sales, product, and creative teams to ensure unified, high impact execution of marketing initiatives.
- Protect and elevate Cummins’ brand identity by ensuring consistency and quality across all marketing materials and touchpoints.
- Deliver memorable virtual and in-person events that deepen audience connection to the Cummins brand and enhance overall experience.
- Use data-driven insights to monitor campaign performance and optimize strategies for greater reach, efficiency, and ROI.
- Manage budgets, resources, and risks effectively to ensure marketing operations run efficiently and remain financially sound.
- Lead digital marketing innovation by championing new tools, trends, and strategies that strengthen Cummins’ digital presence and performance.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Strong brand management skills to maintain consistent brand standards, build recognition, and position Cummins’ brand to exceed stakeholder expectations.
- Advanced digital media expertise to leverage emerging tools, platforms, and automation strategies that influence audience behavior and drive desired actions.
- Solid data analytics capability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data, extract meaningful insights, and communicate findings that support data-driven decisions.
- Clear articulation of value propositions to align customer needs with product or service strengths, differentiating Cummins effectively from competitors.
- Proficient marketing plan management skills to develop integrated 4P strategies, guide cross-functional execution, and evaluate market response to achieve business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree in marketing or a related subject required.
Experience:
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement successful marketing campaigns.
- Creative thinker with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Digital marketing experience preferred.
- Product marketing experience preferred.
- Global perspective and experience preferred.
- B2B experience preferred.
- Talent Management experience and experience managing distributed teams highly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using marketing analytics tools.
Additional Responsibilities:
Responsibilities unique to the role
- Lead the translation of brand and business strategy into integrated, omnichannel campaigns by setting strategic intent, shaping the execution approach, and guiding delivery to shift perception and support high-stakes commercial decisions.
- Partner closely with the Global Brand Leader and senior stakeholders to develop brand valuation models, naming and positioning strategies, scenario analysis, and global tradeoff assessments that inform M&A, ventures, and long-range strategic planning.
- Design and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness across global, cross-functional teams, balancing adaptability with disciplined execution.
Skills needed
- Proven ability to build credibility and trust with senior stakeholders in a complex, global business environment.
- Strong systems thinker with the ability to connect brand, business strategy, and market context in evolving environments, and translate those connections into actionable plans.
- Experience thriving in highly collaborative, cross-functional settings.
- Comfort advancing work without complete information while applying structure and judgment to avoid unnecessary churn.
- Experience developing strategy and leading the planning and execution of integrated marketing initiatives aligned around a single strategic intent.
- Ability to prioritize rigorously and manage multiple concurrent workstreams while maintaining focus on the highest-value activities.
- Demonstrated experience concepting strong ideas, producing high-quality deliverables, and managing agencies and stakeholder inputs across complex engagements.
- Creative, analytical thinker with strong attention to detail and a consistent track record of meeting commitments and deadlines.
Job Communications
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary $105600
Max Salary $158400
ReqID 2424700
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a talented Marketing Communications Manager to join our team specializing in brand perception shaping for Cummins Inc. in Indianapolis, IN.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Drive effective, multi‑channel marketing campaigns that increase visibility and engagement across digital, social, email, and traditional platforms.
- Craft compelling, brand-aligned messaging and content that resonates with target audiences and supports strategic growth opportunities.
- Strengthen collaboration with sales, product, and creative teams to ensure unified, high impact execution of marketing initiatives.
- Protect and elevate Cummins’ brand identity by ensuring consistency and quality across all marketing materials and touchpoints.
- Deliver memorable virtual and in-person events that deepen audience connection to the Cummins brand and enhance overall experience.
- Use data-driven insights to monitor campaign performance and optimize strategies for greater reach, efficiency, and ROI.
- Manage budgets, resources, and risks effectively to ensure marketing operations run efficiently and remain financially sound.
- Lead digital marketing innovation by championing new tools, trends, and strategies that strengthen Cummins’ digital presence and performance.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Strong brand management skills to maintain consistent brand standards, build recognition, and position Cummins’ brand to exceed stakeholder expectations.
- Advanced digital media expertise to leverage emerging tools, platforms, and automation strategies that influence audience behavior and drive desired actions.
- Solid data analytics capability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data, extract meaningful insights, and communicate findings that support data-driven decisions.
- Clear articulation of value propositions to align customer needs with product or service strengths, differentiating Cummins effectively from competitors.
- Proficient marketing plan management skills to develop integrated 4P strategies, guide cross-functional execution, and evaluate market response to achieve business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree in marketing or a related subject required.
Experience:
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement successful marketing campaigns.
- Creative thinker with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Digital marketing experience preferred.
- Product marketing experience preferred.
- Global perspective and experience preferred.
- B2B experience preferred.
- Talent Management experience and experience managing distributed teams highly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using marketing analytics tools.
Additional Responsibilities:
Responsibilities unique to the role
- Lead the translation of brand and business strategy into integrated, omnichannel campaigns by setting strategic intent, shaping the execution approach, and guiding delivery to shift perception and support high-stakes commercial decisions.
- Partner closely with the Global Brand Leader and senior stakeholders to develop brand valuation models, naming and positioning strategies, scenario analysis, and global tradeoff assessments that inform M&A, ventures, and long-range strategic planning.
- Design and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness across global, cross-functional teams, balancing adaptability with disciplined execution.
Skills needed
- Proven ability to build credibility and trust with senior stakeholders in a complex, global business environment.
- Strong systems thinker with the ability to connect brand, business strategy, and market context in evolving environments, and translate those connections into actionable plans.
- Experience thriving in highly collaborative, cross-functional settings.
- Comfort advancing work without complete information while applying structure and judgment to avoid unnecessary churn.
- Experience developing strategy and leading the planning and execution of integrated marketing initiatives aligned around a single strategic intent.
- Ability to prioritize rigorously and manage multiple concurrent workstreams while maintaining focus on the highest-value activities.
- Demonstrated experience concepting strong ideas, producing high-quality deliverables, and managing agencies and stakeholder inputs across complex engagements.
- Creative, analytical thinker with strong attention to detail and a consistent track record of meeting commitments and deadlines.
Job Communications
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary $105600
Max Salary $158400
ReqID 2424700
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Marketing Communications Manager
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to do it again. Search OFLC disclosure data for marketing communications job titles to identify companies with a proven sponsorship track record before applying.
Frame your OPT timeline upfront in cover letters
Employers worry about timing, not willingness. Stating your OPT end date and H-1B cap-subject deadline in your cover letter removes ambiguity and signals you understand the process, which reduces friction for hiring managers.
Emphasize specialty occupation eligibility clearly
Marketing Communications Manager roles require a specific bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Connecting your degree directly to the role's requirements in your resume strengthens the specialty occupation case for sponsorship.
Prioritize mid-size and enterprise employers over startups
Companies with established HR and legal infrastructure are more equipped to handle visa sponsorship. Startups often lack the resources or experience to sponsor work visas, making larger employers a more reliable target during OPT.
Build toward measurable campaign and analytics outcomes
Employers sponsoring communications roles want evidence of business impact, not just creative output. Quantify results like engagement rates, lead generation, or campaign ROI in your portfolio to make the sponsorship conversation easier to justify internally.
Raise sponsorship after demonstrating value, not before
Introducing visa needs too early can stall conversations before they start. Aim to discuss sponsorship after an employer has shown genuine interest, ideally after a first-round interview when they are already invested in your candidacy.
Marketing Communications Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Marketing Communications Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, in most cases. The role typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, communications, public relations, or a closely related field, which meets the specialty occupation standard. However, the job description must reflect that the degree is a genuine requirement, not just a preference. Generic postings that say 'degree preferred' can weaken the petition.
Can F-1 OPT students work as Marketing Communications Managers without employer sponsorship?
Yes, during your OPT period you are authorized to work for any employer in a role directly related to your degree. You do not need employer sponsorship during OPT itself. Sponsorship only becomes necessary if you want to stay in the U.S. long-term after your OPT expires, typically through an H-1B or another work visa.
Do Marketing Communications Manager roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree falls under a STEM-designated CIP code, such as quantitative marketing, data analytics, or information systems, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. A standard communications or PR degree typically does not qualify. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
Where can I find Marketing Communications Manager jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, so you are not wasting applications on employers who will not consider work authorization. Browsing Marketing Communications Manager listings on Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers are already open to sponsoring international candidates.
How much time do I have to find a Marketing Communications Manager job before my OPT expires?
You have a 90-day unemployment limit during your OPT period. Once your OPT start date begins, any days without employment count toward that limit. If you are cap-subject H-1B eligible, your employer must file your petition by April 1 to maintain status into October. Starting your job search early and tracking your unemployment days closely is important.