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Marketing Communications Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in marketing, communications, or journalism. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you real runway to prove your value.
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At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Contributes to development of marketing plans, initiatives, and related communications on client's behalf. Creates collateral to aid clients in plan education efforts. Responsible for sales support activities such as account analyses, research, and sales promotion. Assists in the implementation of account specific marketing plans. Maintains and manages timelines so that marketing milestones are met. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals. May assist in orienting and training lower level employees.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Behaviors:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
- And more...
The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
INTRODUCTION
At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Contributes to development of marketing plans, initiatives, and related communications on client's behalf. Creates collateral to aid clients in plan education efforts. Responsible for sales support activities such as account analyses, research, and sales promotion. Assists in the implementation of account specific marketing plans. Maintains and manages timelines so that marketing milestones are met. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals. May assist in orienting and training lower level employees.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Behaviors:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
- And more...
The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Marketing Communications Specialist
Target companies with a history of H-1B sponsorship
Large consumer brands, tech companies, and agencies with international operations sponsor H-1B visas most often. Search DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to confirm which employers have sponsored marketing roles before applying.
Frame your degree as the specialty occupation foundation
H-1B eligibility for this role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Marketing, communications, journalism, or public relations degrees directly support the specialty occupation argument. Generalist degrees can create complications, so address this proactively.
Highlight measurable campaign results in your resume
Employers sponsoring visas are making a multi-year commitment. Concrete metrics, such as engagement rates, lead generation numbers, or campaign ROI, show you deliver value that justifies the investment. Generic responsibilities without outcomes weaken your candidacy significantly.
Understand which employers can offer STEM OPT extension eligibility
Marketing communications roles at tech or data-driven companies sometimes qualify if your degree is STEM-designated. Confirm your degree CIP code with your DSO before assuming you qualify. A 24-month extension dramatically improves your sponsorship timeline and options.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-friendly openings
Most general job boards do not filter for OPT or visa sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate surfaces marketing communications roles from employers who have sponsored international candidates, saving you time and reducing dead-end applications significantly.
Marketing Communications Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Marketing Communications Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS looks for positions that normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like marketing, communications, or public relations. Roles framed around strategic content, brand messaging, or integrated campaigns have the strongest specialty occupation argument. Generalist positions where any degree suffices are harder to approve.
Can I work as a Marketing Communications Specialist on OPT with a communications degree?
Yes. A communications, journalism, or marketing degree directly supports OPT work authorization for this role because the job is in your degree field. Your DSO will confirm the connection qualifies for OPT reporting purposes. If your degree is in an unrelated field, you may need to document how the role relates to your area of study.
Where can I find Marketing Communications Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the best starting point. It focuses specifically on employers willing to work with international students and OPT candidates, so you can filter out roles where sponsorship was never on the table. Applying through a general platform wastes time when you cannot tell upfront whether an employer will consider your work authorization situation.
Does a marketing communications role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
Only if your degree carries a STEM-designated CIP code. Most traditional marketing and communications degrees do not qualify. However, if you hold a degree in information science, data analytics, or a related technical field and your marketing role involves significant data analysis or technology application, you may qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files my H-1B?
If you filed for an H-1B by April 1 and your OPT expires before October 1, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges your status automatically. Your DSO can confirm whether cap-gap applies to your situation. If your employer misses the April window, explore whether they qualify as a cap-exempt institution, or discuss O-1 visa eligibility as an alternative path.