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Technical Editor jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in English, communications, technical writing, or related fields. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives employers real runway to evaluate and sponsor you.
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SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners - in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.
This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.
SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment, and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Stitcher, Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics, and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization, and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you’ll make an impact:
The Audio Editor, DC Sports Newsroom (Part-Time) will coordinate feeds, acquire and edit sports sound, and operate broadcast and editing software. Work will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What you’ll do:
- Edit live interviews/press conferences and identify and pull relevant soundbytes for updates/show use.
- Edit live sports games, identify and pull relevant highlights for updates/show use.
- Monitor the sports news cycle throughout the shift and bring relevant audio to support top sports stories.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
- 1-year experience with sound editing and sports newsroom operation in a fast-paced news-gathering atmosphere.
- Deep understanding and knowledge of sports news across all major sports.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Night/Weekend/Holiday availability is REQUIRED.
- Experience with digital editing.
- Experience with Adobe Audition, Zetta, and Galaxy a plus.
- Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as chatGPT, Gemini, etc.
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
COMPENSATION
At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be $20/hour and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism, and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.
INTRODUCTION
SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners - in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.
This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.
SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment, and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Stitcher, Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics, and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization, and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you’ll make an impact:
The Audio Editor, DC Sports Newsroom (Part-Time) will coordinate feeds, acquire and edit sports sound, and operate broadcast and editing software. Work will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What you’ll do:
- Edit live interviews/press conferences and identify and pull relevant soundbytes for updates/show use.
- Edit live sports games, identify and pull relevant highlights for updates/show use.
- Monitor the sports news cycle throughout the shift and bring relevant audio to support top sports stories.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
- 1-year experience with sound editing and sports newsroom operation in a fast-paced news-gathering atmosphere.
- Deep understanding and knowledge of sports news across all major sports.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Night/Weekend/Holiday availability is REQUIRED.
- Experience with digital editing.
- Experience with Adobe Audition, Zetta, and Galaxy a plus.
- Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as chatGPT, Gemini, etc.
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
COMPENSATION
At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be $20/hour and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism, and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Technical Editor
Target employers with established OPT hiring pipelines
Large tech companies, defense contractors, and major publishers regularly hire Technical Editors on OPT and have legal teams equipped to handle H-1B visa sponsorship. Smaller firms may be willing but lack the infrastructure to follow through reliably.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Technical Editor roles typically require a bachelor's in English, communications, journalism, or technical writing. Make your degree-to-role connection explicit on your resume so recruiters can quickly confirm you meet specialty occupation requirements for future sponsorship.
Prioritize industries with high documentation demands
Software, aerospace, medical devices, and government contracting generate constant technical documentation needs. Employers in these sectors hire Technical Editors consistently and are more likely to sponsor work visas than industries where the role is opportunistic rather than essential.
Start the H-1B conversation early in the interview process
Ask about sponsorship during the second-round interview, not after an offer. Phrasing it as confirming their process rather than requesting a favor keeps the conversation professional and filters out employers who would waste your OPT time.
Quantify your editing impact on your resume
Employers evaluating sponsorship cost want evidence you're worth the investment. Include metrics like documents edited per cycle, error reduction rates, or time saved in review workflows. Specificity signals professional-level contribution, not just proofreading.
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Technical Editor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Technical Editor jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Technical Editor roles do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension on their own. The extension requires a degree in a STEM-designated field. If your degree is in English or communications, you're limited to 12 months of OPT. However, if your degree is in a STEM field and you're editing technical content in that domain, your DSO can advise on eligibility.
Can I work as a freelance or contract Technical Editor on OPT?
Yes, self-employment is permitted on OPT, but the work must be directly related to your degree field. You need to be able to demonstrate that your freelance Technical Editor work constitutes a legitimate professional role, not casual gig work. Contracting through an agency is generally cleaner to document than direct self-employment, and your DSO should review your arrangement before you begin.
How do I find Technical Editor employers willing to sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is the most efficient way to find Technical Editor roles at employers open to sponsoring international candidates. Beyond job searching, you can research a company's H-1B filing history through the Department of Labor's public disclosure data, which shows whether they've sponsored similar roles in the past. Prior H-1B filings for editorial or technical writing positions are a strong indicator they'll do it again.
Does a Technical Editor role meet the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
Technical Editor positions generally qualify as specialty occupations when the job requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as English, technical communication, or a subject-matter discipline like engineering or life sciences. Generic editing roles that accept any degree may face more scrutiny. The strength of your petition depends on how specifically the employer defines the degree requirement in the job description.
What happens to my OPT status if my Technical Editor contract ends before I find a new role?
You're allowed up to 90 days of unemployment during standard OPT, or 150 days during a STEM OPT extension. Contract endings count toward that limit. If you're between Technical Editor contracts, document your job search activity and report any employer changes through your DSO promptly. Exceeding the unemployment limit terminates your OPT authorization, so tracking your gap days carefully is essential.