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Social media content roles are a strong fit for OPT authorization, with most positions qualifying as specialty occupations requiring a degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if eligible) gives you real runway to build a portfolio and secure H-1B sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsSocial Media & Content Manager — FurtherAI (San Francisco, CA)
Full-time | In-person | 2-4+ years of relevant experience required
FurtherAI is building the AI Workspace for Insurance, empowering underwriters, brokers, and carriers to automate routine work so they can focus on higher-value decisions. We move fast, prioritize clarity and quality, and tell stories that matter to one of the world’s most critical industries.
We’re seeking a Social Media & Content Manager to drive our brand’s growth across LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and other key channels. You’ll partner directly with our Marketing Lead and founders, taking ownership of the entire social process — from planning and content creation to publishing and community engagement. If you thrive in early-stage, fast-paced environments and enjoy translating complex topics into simple, compelling content, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage FurtherAI’s social media presence on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and other platforms
- Plan, draft, schedule, and publish daily or weekly content that aligns with our brand voice
- Collaborate closely with the Marketing Lead on campaign launches, product updates, events, and thought leadership
- Research competitors and trends to keep our content sharp and differentiated
- Edit and publish short-form video (YouTube Shorts) — proficiency required
- Engage with our community: respond to comments, monitor DMs, and track growth
- Analyze performance metrics and use insights to iterate and improve reach and impact
- Support the creation of content for paid social campaigns
- Contribute creative ideas for formats, hooks, scripts, and new angles
What We’re Looking For:
- 2-4+ years of full-time (non-internship) experience in social media, content creation, or digital marketing
- Previous experience in a startup environment, ideally early-stage
- Background in B2B SaaS or AI is a major plus
- Strong storytelling skills and ability to distill complex ideas into clear content
- Exceptional writing skills: crisp, concise, and human — not AI-generated style
- Comfortable moving quickly, handling ambiguity, taking feedback, and iterating fast
- Strong design sense and ability to deliver polished copy
- Proficient with video editing and design tools (Adobe, Canva, Figma)
- Analytical mindset: you care about data and what drives results
- Based in San Francisco and available for in-person work
Who This Role Is Not For:
This position may not be suitable if you:
- Prefer slower-paced or highly structured environments
- Have not owned a social channel end-to-end before
- Are uncomfortable with high-volume writing
- Need multiple rounds of approval before posting
- Only have internship experience
- Want to manage agencies rather than create content hands-on
- Favor brand marketing over hands-on execution
- Are not based in San Francisco or able to work in-person
- Do not thrive with fast feedback loops and high standards
Why Join FurtherAI:
- Shape the voice of one of the fastest-growing AI companies in insurance
- Own and operate all social channels with extensive autonomy
- Work with a team that values clarity, speed, and top-notch craftsmanship
- Tell meaningful stories in a legacy industry undergoing transformative change
- Receive a competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits
- Join a team that moves fast, writes well, and is committed to high-quality work
You can look forward to the following benefits:
- Fully covered, best-in-class health, dental, and vision benefits
- Competitive Compensation & meaningful stock options
- Unlimited PTO
- Outstanding in-office culture in the heart of San Francisco
- Lunch and dinner onsite
- Team events, such as happy hours and off-sites
- Commuter benefits
- Company 401(k)
Social Media & Content Manager — FurtherAI (San Francisco, CA)
Full-time | In-person | 2-4+ years of relevant experience required
FurtherAI is building the AI Workspace for Insurance, empowering underwriters, brokers, and carriers to automate routine work so they can focus on higher-value decisions. We move fast, prioritize clarity and quality, and tell stories that matter to one of the world’s most critical industries.
We’re seeking a Social Media & Content Manager to drive our brand’s growth across LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and other key channels. You’ll partner directly with our Marketing Lead and founders, taking ownership of the entire social process — from planning and content creation to publishing and community engagement. If you thrive in early-stage, fast-paced environments and enjoy translating complex topics into simple, compelling content, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage FurtherAI’s social media presence on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and other platforms
- Plan, draft, schedule, and publish daily or weekly content that aligns with our brand voice
- Collaborate closely with the Marketing Lead on campaign launches, product updates, events, and thought leadership
- Research competitors and trends to keep our content sharp and differentiated
- Edit and publish short-form video (YouTube Shorts) — proficiency required
- Engage with our community: respond to comments, monitor DMs, and track growth
- Analyze performance metrics and use insights to iterate and improve reach and impact
- Support the creation of content for paid social campaigns
- Contribute creative ideas for formats, hooks, scripts, and new angles
What We’re Looking For:
- 2-4+ years of full-time (non-internship) experience in social media, content creation, or digital marketing
- Previous experience in a startup environment, ideally early-stage
- Background in B2B SaaS or AI is a major plus
- Strong storytelling skills and ability to distill complex ideas into clear content
- Exceptional writing skills: crisp, concise, and human — not AI-generated style
- Comfortable moving quickly, handling ambiguity, taking feedback, and iterating fast
- Strong design sense and ability to deliver polished copy
- Proficient with video editing and design tools (Adobe, Canva, Figma)
- Analytical mindset: you care about data and what drives results
- Based in San Francisco and available for in-person work
Who This Role Is Not For:
This position may not be suitable if you:
- Prefer slower-paced or highly structured environments
- Have not owned a social channel end-to-end before
- Are uncomfortable with high-volume writing
- Need multiple rounds of approval before posting
- Only have internship experience
- Want to manage agencies rather than create content hands-on
- Favor brand marketing over hands-on execution
- Are not based in San Francisco or able to work in-person
- Do not thrive with fast feedback loops and high standards
Why Join FurtherAI:
- Shape the voice of one of the fastest-growing AI companies in insurance
- Own and operate all social channels with extensive autonomy
- Work with a team that values clarity, speed, and top-notch craftsmanship
- Tell meaningful stories in a legacy industry undergoing transformative change
- Receive a competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits
- Join a team that moves fast, writes well, and is committed to high-quality work
You can look forward to the following benefits:
- Fully covered, best-in-class health, dental, and vision benefits
- Competitive Compensation & meaningful stock options
- Unlimited PTO
- Outstanding in-office culture in the heart of San Francisco
- Lunch and dinner onsite
- Team events, such as happy hours and off-sites
- Commuter benefits
- Company 401(k)
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Social Media Content
Frame your role as a specialty occupation
Social media content can sound informal to hiring managers. Emphasize the degree-level skills involved: content strategy, analytics interpretation, audience segmentation. The stronger that connection appears on paper, the easier visa conversations become.
Raise sponsorship early, not after the offer
Bringing up OPT status late in the process wastes everyone's time. Mention your authorization and STEM extension eligibility in the first substantive conversation so only genuinely open employers move forward with you.
Build a measurable portfolio before you apply
Employers sponsoring visas take on legal and financial risk. Campaigns with documented engagement growth, follower metrics, or conversion data make that risk feel smaller and your candidacy harder to pass on.
Prioritize in-house roles over agencies
In-house social media teams at mid-size and larger companies tend to offer more stability, clearer sponsorship pathways, and HR infrastructure to handle visa paperwork compared to smaller creative agencies.
Browse OPT-friendly openings on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa-sponsoring employers, saving you from applying to roles that will never convert to sponsorship. Focus your time on opportunities already screened for OPT and H-1B compatibility.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do social media content jobs qualify as specialty occupations for OPT?
Most do, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like communications, marketing, digital media, or journalism. Job titles matter less than the actual duties and degree requirement. Roles focused on strategy, content planning, and analytics are stronger candidates than purely execution-focused positions where any background is accepted.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension in a social media content role?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer science, information systems, or data analytics, and the role involves technical application of those skills. Content roles with a heavy analytics, SEO, or marketing technology component are more defensible STEM extensions than purely creative or writing-focused positions. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor social media content roles?
Technology companies, large consumer brands, entertainment companies, and marketing-focused SaaS businesses sponsor most consistently. Smaller agencies rarely have the HR infrastructure or budget for visa sponsorship. You can filter specifically for employers with sponsorship histories on Migrate Mate, which surfaces opportunities already screened for OPT and H-1B compatibility.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I lose my social media content job?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment. During that window, you can find a new qualifying role, transfer to a different status, or leave the U.S. You must report any employment changes to your DSO promptly. Accumulated unemployment beyond 90 days during standard OPT (or 150 days during STEM extension) violates your authorization.
Is freelance or contract social media content work allowed on OPT?
Yes, self-employment and freelance work are permitted under OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field and you can document that relationship. You must report this to your DSO and maintain records showing the work qualifies. Contract arrangements with a single employer for extended periods may function more like standard employment for authorization purposes.
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