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Marketing Writer jobs are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with degrees in communications, English, marketing, or journalism. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under OPT work authorization. Your 12-month OPT window (29 months with STEM extension if your degree qualifies) gives you real runway to build a portfolio and secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Pocket FM is the world’s largest audio-series platform, where powerful stories travel effortlessly across languages, cultures, and continents. From India and the US to Europe and beyond, we are redefining how stories are created, discovered, and experienced across the globe, without screens. At our core, we are an AI-powered entertainment company with a deeply human-first philosophy. We believe technology should amplify creativity. Our proprietary AI systems work alongside writers, voice artists, and creative teams to help stories scale globally, faster, smarter, and with cultural depth and emotional integrity intact. Today, Pocket FM is home to a vibrant community of 250+ million listeners, 300,000+ creators, and 100,000+ audio series. With over 140 billion minutes streamed annually, we have emerged as one of the fastest-growing media-tech companies in the world, and we are just getting started. We operate at a massive global scale, but with a startup mindset: curious, fast-moving, and deeply owner-driven. At Pocket FM, teams are encouraged to think boldly, move with intent, and build for long-term impact as we shape the future of audio-first storytelling worldwide.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
One of the key drivers of our growth is performance marketing on social media. We run large-scale ad campaigns on Facebook, Tiktok & Youtube to drive app installs and acquire users. We are looking for a talented, self-starting, performance-driven promo writer to join our in-house team and play a key role in developing and optimizing long-form ad scripts that resonate with our target audience. This role requires a blend of strong copywriting skills and long-form storytelling expertise. The ideal candidate understands how to craft compelling narratives that not only capture attention but also drive measurable marketing results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop Engaging Long-Form Ads:
- Write 20-30 minute story scripts for Facebook and TikTok ads that resonate with the audience, captivate listeners, drive app installs, and promote our audio-series content.
- Identify varied themes to communicate a story and leverage them to create multiple high retention scripts for maximum user engagement.
- Identify the most interesting parts of the show’s story, from a user’s point of view, and use them to create the best representative script of the show that generates a high user intent to listen to more of the story.
- Discussing & Brain-storming ideas with key stakeholders and contributing towards creating a playbook of generating high-retention narratives.
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Bottom line – help us get more users who love our content!
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Have a Data-Driven Approach and Iterative Content Optimization:
- Analyze the efficiency of the script on the basis of the data from the performance marketing campaigns, and isolate the high and low performing elements.
- Participate in A/B testing to refine and identify the best-performing ad variations.
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Continuously refine and optimize content based on performance data, including metrics like CPI, retention, completion rates, and click-through rates.
-
Collaborate with Marketing and Creative Teams:
- Work closely with the marketing team to align content of the ads with campaign goals and performance targets.
-
Discussing & Brain-storming ideas with key stakeholders and contributing towards creating a playbook of generating high-retention narratives.
-
Audience-Centric Writing:
- Tailor content to U.S. audiences, using data-driven insights to adjust tone, style, and messaging for maximum impact.
- Stay up-to-date with trends on Facebook and TikTok to create content that feels native to each platform while maintaining the brand voice.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of experience in copywriting or content creation, with a focus on performance marketing, social media ads, or long-form digital content.
- Proven track record of writing high-conversion ad content, especially for social media platforms.
- Experience in continuous iteration and optimizing content based on performance data (CPI, completion rates, CTR, etc.).
- Strong understanding of U.S. audience behavior and cultural trends.
- Familiarity with social media platforms like Facebook, Tiktok & Youtube and the various inventories associated with them.
- Familiarity with A/B testing and performance analysis tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager).
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, creative, and analytics teams.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with audio-based content (e.g., podcasts, audiobooks) or long-form story writing.
- Familiarity with content optimization strategies for long-form ads and popular social media trends.
- Experience with iterative content development and rapid testing environments focusing on improving the efficiency and performance of the ads.
- An understanding of the various performance metrics and experience with reading and analyzing these metrics to draw needle-moving insights to improve script performance.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fast-growing company in the audio content space.
- Collaborative and creative work environment with room for growth.
- A chance to work on high-impact, large-scale digital ad campaigns that shape the future of audio storytelling.
Please add a writing portfolio to your resume with any available writing sample that showcases a dramatic, fast-paced style. Let’s craft unforgettable stories—together.
INTRODUCTION
Pocket FM is the world’s largest audio-series platform, where powerful stories travel effortlessly across languages, cultures, and continents. From India and the US to Europe and beyond, we are redefining how stories are created, discovered, and experienced across the globe, without screens. At our core, we are an AI-powered entertainment company with a deeply human-first philosophy. We believe technology should amplify creativity. Our proprietary AI systems work alongside writers, voice artists, and creative teams to help stories scale globally, faster, smarter, and with cultural depth and emotional integrity intact. Today, Pocket FM is home to a vibrant community of 250+ million listeners, 300,000+ creators, and 100,000+ audio series. With over 140 billion minutes streamed annually, we have emerged as one of the fastest-growing media-tech companies in the world, and we are just getting started. We operate at a massive global scale, but with a startup mindset: curious, fast-moving, and deeply owner-driven. At Pocket FM, teams are encouraged to think boldly, move with intent, and build for long-term impact as we shape the future of audio-first storytelling worldwide.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
One of the key drivers of our growth is performance marketing on social media. We run large-scale ad campaigns on Facebook, Tiktok & Youtube to drive app installs and acquire users. We are looking for a talented, self-starting, performance-driven promo writer to join our in-house team and play a key role in developing and optimizing long-form ad scripts that resonate with our target audience. This role requires a blend of strong copywriting skills and long-form storytelling expertise. The ideal candidate understands how to craft compelling narratives that not only capture attention but also drive measurable marketing results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop Engaging Long-Form Ads:
- Write 20-30 minute story scripts for Facebook and TikTok ads that resonate with the audience, captivate listeners, drive app installs, and promote our audio-series content.
- Identify varied themes to communicate a story and leverage them to create multiple high retention scripts for maximum user engagement.
- Identify the most interesting parts of the show’s story, from a user’s point of view, and use them to create the best representative script of the show that generates a high user intent to listen to more of the story.
- Discussing & Brain-storming ideas with key stakeholders and contributing towards creating a playbook of generating high-retention narratives.
-
Bottom line – help us get more users who love our content!
-
Have a Data-Driven Approach and Iterative Content Optimization:
- Analyze the efficiency of the script on the basis of the data from the performance marketing campaigns, and isolate the high and low performing elements.
- Participate in A/B testing to refine and identify the best-performing ad variations.
-
Continuously refine and optimize content based on performance data, including metrics like CPI, retention, completion rates, and click-through rates.
-
Collaborate with Marketing and Creative Teams:
- Work closely with the marketing team to align content of the ads with campaign goals and performance targets.
-
Discussing & Brain-storming ideas with key stakeholders and contributing towards creating a playbook of generating high-retention narratives.
-
Audience-Centric Writing:
- Tailor content to U.S. audiences, using data-driven insights to adjust tone, style, and messaging for maximum impact.
- Stay up-to-date with trends on Facebook and TikTok to create content that feels native to each platform while maintaining the brand voice.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of experience in copywriting or content creation, with a focus on performance marketing, social media ads, or long-form digital content.
- Proven track record of writing high-conversion ad content, especially for social media platforms.
- Experience in continuous iteration and optimizing content based on performance data (CPI, completion rates, CTR, etc.).
- Strong understanding of U.S. audience behavior and cultural trends.
- Familiarity with social media platforms like Facebook, Tiktok & Youtube and the various inventories associated with them.
- Familiarity with A/B testing and performance analysis tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager).
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, creative, and analytics teams.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with audio-based content (e.g., podcasts, audiobooks) or long-form story writing.
- Familiarity with content optimization strategies for long-form ads and popular social media trends.
- Experience with iterative content development and rapid testing environments focusing on improving the efficiency and performance of the ads.
- An understanding of the various performance metrics and experience with reading and analyzing these metrics to draw needle-moving insights to improve script performance.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fast-growing company in the audio content space.
- Collaborative and creative work environment with room for growth.
- A chance to work on high-impact, large-scale digital ad campaigns that shape the future of audio storytelling.
Please add a writing portfolio to your resume with any available writing sample that showcases a dramatic, fast-paced style. Let’s craft unforgettable stories—together.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Marketing Writer
Lead with measurable writing results, not just samples
Hiring managers for Marketing Writer roles respond to outcomes. Quantify your work with traffic growth, conversion rates, or engagement metrics. Numbers make your portfolio stand out and signal you understand business impact, not just craft.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Be transparent about your OPT end date and whether you qualify for a STEM extension. Employers need this to plan H-1B sponsorship timing. Surprises late in hiring create friction that ends otherwise strong candidacies.
Prioritize roles requiring a specific degree field
Marketing Writer positions that require a degree in communications, English, or marketing are easier to defend as specialty occupations under OPT. Avoid roles where the job description lists any bachelor's degree as sufficient, regardless of field.
Build a niche portfolio around an industry vertical
Specializing in B2B SaaS, healthcare, or fintech content makes you harder to replace and easier to sponsor. Employers are more motivated to navigate visa paperwork for a writer with demonstrated expertise in their specific sector.
Ask about content strategy ownership, not just execution
Roles where you own strategy, not just write assigned briefs, carry more weight in specialty occupation arguments. Strategy-level responsibilities tied to your degree field strengthen the case that your position genuinely requires that specific education.
Marketing Writer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Marketing Writer jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Most Marketing Writer roles qualify under OPT as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as communications, English, marketing, or journalism. The key is that the job description must require that specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree. Roles involving content strategy, brand voice development, or SEO-driven writing are generally strongest for this purpose.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension as a Marketing Writer?
Marketing Writer roles themselves do not qualify for the STEM OPT extension. The extension applies to your degree field, not your job title. If you hold a STEM degree and work in a role directly related to that field, you may qualify. Most Marketing Writer positions are tied to non-STEM degrees, so a 12-month OPT window is the realistic expectation for this career path.
How do I find Marketing Writer jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate lists Marketing Writer jobs from employers with a demonstrated history of visa sponsorship, so you can filter for roles where sponsorship is realistic rather than uncertain. Focus on mid-size to large companies with established HR teams, in-house content operations, and a pattern of hiring international talent. Agencies often hire writers but sponsor visas less frequently than in-house teams at tech or enterprise companies.
What should I tell a hiring manager who is unfamiliar with OPT?
Explain that OPT is federal work authorization issued by USCIS that lets you work for any U.S. employer in a role related to your degree, without the employer filing any petition upfront. Your employer does not pay fees or file paperwork for OPT itself. If they want to keep you beyond your OPT period, they would need to sponsor an H-1B, which involves a separate process closer to your OPT end date.
Is a Marketing Writer role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can be, but it depends on how the role is defined. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Marketing Writer role requiring a communications or English degree with responsibilities tied to content strategy, editorial standards, or brand architecture is more defensible than a general writing role open to any degree. Work with an immigration attorney to structure the job description before your employer files.