Social Media Specialist Jobs for OPT Students
Social Media Specialist roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in marketing because many employers already hire internationally educated candidates with digital portfolios. STEM OPT extension is not available for this role, so your 12-month OPT window is what you're working with unless you secure H-1B sponsorship before it expires.
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At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life.
We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments.
We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.
Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. See more about our culture on https://mistral.ai/careers.
ROLE SUMMARY
This role offers a creative canvas to help shape the social media communications of Mistral AI, driving the narrative of a leading AI lab. This role offers direct access to breakthrough AI research, product launches, and top-tier talent as fuel for content. You will have autonomy to experiment with viral formats, influencer collaborations, and real-time engagement, with KPIs tied to real business impact.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Content Strategy & Execution:
- Plan, execute, and optimize daily social media content (threads, videos, posts…).
- Work on vertical campaigns (e.g. AI for Finance, Citizens, Education…).
- Edit short-form content.
- Use AI tools to develop comms and innovate content for social media.
- Write for various channels and platforms.
- Contribute to Mistral AI’s social media strategy and execute it in NA.
- Your work will directly contribute to showcasing our solutions and models, highlighting our iconic use cases, and communicating our corporate news and thought leadership initiatives.
Community & Influence:
- Engage with our customers to co-create content about our successes and contribute to our thought leadership efforts (e.g., customizable AI, open models…).
- Engage with opinion leaders (AI experts, influencers, podcasters…) to create content and expand reach.
Data-Driven Mindset:
- Track the performance of your work (e.g engagement rates, lead generation…).
- Base your decisions on data and insights.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to gather key information in a fast-paced environment and ensure cross-functional coordination.
- Align with Research, Engineering, Science, GTM and HR teams to amplify their initiatives.
- Work alongside other members of the Communications team and with Product, Marketing and Public Affairs teams to ensure consistency.
- Co-build content frameworks and storytelling approaches for Mistral AI at the global level.
WHO YOU ARE
- 3+ years experience in social media and digital content (B2B tech/AI preferred) with proven business impact.
- AI Skills: Ability to generate videos and content with AI tools, ability to Vibe Code, ability to build measurement processes with AI tools.
- Video Editing Skills: Experience filming & editing videos, adding social friendly captions and subtitles for social media clips, identifying stock b-roll and weaving into short form videos.
- Strong writing abilities: Ability to write well for posts, scripts, and other formats.
- Experience in managing relationships with influencers (e.g brief, contract, KPIs…).
- Experience in managing a budget.
- Full-funnel mindset: Ability to tie social metrics to pipeline.
- AI/tech fluency: Ability to simplify complex topics (e.g., LLMs, open-source models) for diverse audiences.
LOCATIONS
- NYC
- SF
- Remote
WHAT WE OFFER
- 💰 Competitive salary and equity.
- 🚑 Healthcare: Medical/Dental/Vision covered for you and your family.
- 👴🏻 401K: 6% matching
- 🏝️ PTO: 18 days
- 🚗 Transportation: Reimburse office parking charges, or $120/month for public transport
- 🏀 Sport: $120/month reimbursement for gym membership
- 🥕 Meal stipend: $400 monthly allowance for meals
- 🌎 Visa sponsorship
- 🤝 Coaching: we offer BetterUp coaching on a voluntary basis
ABOUT MISTRAL
At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life.
We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments.
We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.
Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. See more about our culture on https://mistral.ai/careers.
ROLE SUMMARY
This role offers a creative canvas to help shape the social media communications of Mistral AI, driving the narrative of a leading AI lab. This role offers direct access to breakthrough AI research, product launches, and top-tier talent as fuel for content. You will have autonomy to experiment with viral formats, influencer collaborations, and real-time engagement, with KPIs tied to real business impact.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Content Strategy & Execution:
- Plan, execute, and optimize daily social media content (threads, videos, posts…).
- Work on vertical campaigns (e.g. AI for Finance, Citizens, Education…).
- Edit short-form content.
- Use AI tools to develop comms and innovate content for social media.
- Write for various channels and platforms.
- Contribute to Mistral AI’s social media strategy and execute it in NA.
- Your work will directly contribute to showcasing our solutions and models, highlighting our iconic use cases, and communicating our corporate news and thought leadership initiatives.
Community & Influence:
- Engage with our customers to co-create content about our successes and contribute to our thought leadership efforts (e.g., customizable AI, open models…).
- Engage with opinion leaders (AI experts, influencers, podcasters…) to create content and expand reach.
Data-Driven Mindset:
- Track the performance of your work (e.g engagement rates, lead generation…).
- Base your decisions on data and insights.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to gather key information in a fast-paced environment and ensure cross-functional coordination.
- Align with Research, Engineering, Science, GTM and HR teams to amplify their initiatives.
- Work alongside other members of the Communications team and with Product, Marketing and Public Affairs teams to ensure consistency.
- Co-build content frameworks and storytelling approaches for Mistral AI at the global level.
WHO YOU ARE
- 3+ years experience in social media and digital content (B2B tech/AI preferred) with proven business impact.
- AI Skills: Ability to generate videos and content with AI tools, ability to Vibe Code, ability to build measurement processes with AI tools.
- Video Editing Skills: Experience filming & editing videos, adding social friendly captions and subtitles for social media clips, identifying stock b-roll and weaving into short form videos.
- Strong writing abilities: Ability to write well for posts, scripts, and other formats.
- Experience in managing relationships with influencers (e.g brief, contract, KPIs…).
- Experience in managing a budget.
- Full-funnel mindset: Ability to tie social metrics to pipeline.
- AI/tech fluency: Ability to simplify complex topics (e.g., LLMs, open-source models) for diverse audiences.
LOCATIONS
- NYC
- SF
- Remote
WHAT WE OFFER
- 💰 Competitive salary and equity.
- 🚑 Healthcare: Medical/Dental/Vision covered for you and your family.
- 👴🏻 401K: 6% matching
- 🏝️ PTO: 18 days
- 🚗 Transportation: Reimburse office parking charges, or $120/month for public transport
- 🏀 Sport: $120/month reimbursement for gym membership
- 🥕 Meal stipend: $400 monthly allowance for meals
- 🌎 Visa sponsorship
- 🤝 Coaching: we offer BetterUp coaching on a voluntary basis
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Social Media Specialist
Lead with your portfolio, not your visa status
Social media hiring managers evaluate work before they think about sponsorship. A strong portfolio showing measurable results, such as follower growth or engagement rate improvements, removes the hesitation employers feel about the paperwork involved in sponsoring an OPT student.
Target mid-size companies in content-heavy industries
Startups and agencies in e-commerce, media, and SaaS hire social media specialists frequently and tend to be more flexible on sponsorship than large corporations with rigid HR processes. These companies also give you broader ownership of channels, which builds your portfolio faster.
Quantify everything on your resume
Employers sponsoring a visa want certainty. Framing your experience with specific metrics, such as percentage increases in reach or conversion rates from organic campaigns, signals that you deliver measurable value and reduces the perceived risk of investing in your sponsorship.
Apply early in your OPT window
H-1B sponsorship requires time. If your employer files after your OPT expires, you face an authorization gap. Starting your job search within the first two months of OPT activation gives you enough runway to secure an offer and allow your employer to prepare a petition.
Clarify sponsorship willingness before the offer stage
Raising sponsorship in the final round wastes time for both sides. After a strong first or second interview, ask directly whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before. Employers who have done it once are significantly more likely to do it again for a strong candidate.
Specialize in a high-demand platform or content format
Employers are more willing to sponsor candidates who fill a specific skill gap. Depth in short-form video, paid social, or community management for a particular platform makes you harder to replace locally and strengthens the case for sponsorship over hiring someone already authorized.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Social Media Specialist on OPT?
Yes. Social Media Specialist roles fall under marketing and communications, which qualifies as employment directly related to most relevant degrees, including marketing, communications, journalism, and business. You must ensure the role connects to your field of study as listed on your I-20. Your DSO can confirm the connection is sufficient before you accept an offer.
Does a Social Media Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
No. Social Media Specialist is not a STEM-designated occupation, so you cannot use it to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. You are limited to the standard 12-month OPT authorization. If you want to stay beyond that window, you need an employer willing to sponsor an H-1B or another qualifying nonimmigrant visa before your OPT expires.
How do I find Social Media Specialist jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find these roles. The platform is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Social Media Specialist positions from employers who have a track record of sponsoring international candidates. Browsing on a general job board makes it difficult to filter for sponsorship-willing employers, which wastes application time you do not have on a 12-month clock.
What counts as valid OPT employment for a Social Media Specialist?
Your employment must be at least 20 hours per week, directly related to your degree, and paid. Full-time in-house roles and agency positions both qualify. Freelance or contract work can count toward OPT employment, but you are responsible for tracking hours and ensuring the work relates to your field of study. Unpaid work does not count toward OPT employment requirements.
Can I work remotely as a Social Media Specialist on OPT?
Yes, remote work is permitted on OPT as long as the employer is a legitimate U.S.-based company and the work relates to your degree. There is no geographic restriction on where you perform the work within the United States. If you move to a new address while on OPT, you must update your address with your DSO within 10 days to stay in compliance with reporting requirements.
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