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Video Producer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in film, media production, communications, or a related field. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations, supporting STEM OPT extension eligibility when production work involves technical tools or data-driven workflows. Your 12-month standard OPT window begins when your EAD arrives.
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Saviynt's AI-powered identity platform manages and governs human and non-human access to all of an organization's applications, data, and business processes. Customers trust Saviynt to safeguard their digital assets, drive operational efficiency, and reduce compliance costs. Built for the AI age, Saviynt is today helping organizations safely accelerate their deployment and usage of AI. Saviynt is recognized as the leader in identity security, with solutions that protect and empower the world’s leading brands, Fortune 500 companies, and government institutions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Saviynt is seeking an Associate Video Producer to join our in-house corporate creative team. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled visual storyteller who can produce compelling creative solutions for customer storytelling, product, event, and social branded assets, as well as collaborating and partnering with other departments in alignment with the Saviynt corporate brand.
This role blends strong post-production expertise, motion design proficiency, and the ability to direct or independently execute small-scale video shoots. The ideal candidate combines creative storytelling with a deep technical understanding of modern video workflows, ensuring that every piece of content is visually impactful, brand-aligned, and optimized for multi-platform distribution.
The Associate Video Producer will contribute to the full lifecycle of content creation, from concept development, scripting support, and pre-production planning to on-set capture, editing, and delivery of polished, high-quality work. This position requires a collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and the confidence to work with stakeholders across departments, including executives, subject-matter experts, and external partners.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Responsibilities
Post-Production & Motion Graphics (Primary Focus)
- Edit video content for marketing, brand, and internal communications, producing polished deliverables from project kickoff through final delivery.
- Build and adapt motion graphics using Adobe After Effects, including title sequences, animated explainers, transitions, lower thirds, iconography, and MOGRT templates.
- Prepare multi-format deliverables for web, social media, vertical platforms, presentations, and email campaigns.
- Implement stakeholder feedback with clear communication, efficient revisions, and version control.
- Manage and maintain organized project structures, proxies, media caches, and file naming conventions.
- Use modern AI-assisted tools for rough cuts, transcription, cleanup, audio enhancement, and content optimization.
- Collaborate closely with designers, writers, and creative leads to maintain a consistent visual style across all content.
Production & On-Set Support
- Plan and execute small-crew or solo video shoots, including location scouting, lighting design, camera setup, and audio capture.
- Operate cameras, LED lighting, and audio equipment with confidence, ensuring visually consistent results across interviews, b-roll, and product demonstrations.
- Direct talent and subject-matter experts to achieve clear, natural, and on-brand performance.
- Manage logistics for local and occasional travel-based shoots, including equipment prep, scheduling, and client coordination.
- Capture still photography at events, including candid moments, environmental brand imagery, and corporate headshots.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work directly with marketing, leadership, and various internal teams to develop storylines and creative approaches for new content initiatives.
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders about timelines, expectations, and content goals.
- Serve as a creative partner who brings ideas for elevating content through new formats, design techniques, or updated visual treatments.
- Ensure brand consistency across all produced assets, acting as a visual ambassador for both tone and style.
Technical & Workflow Excellence
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of modern video production tools, trends, and best practices.
- Troubleshoot on-set and post-production challenges with a level-headed, solutions-focused approach.
- Manage media through cloud-based storage, shared workflows, and collaborative review platforms.
- Keep abreast of emerging technologies, including cloud editing, AI-assisted tools, color workflows, and new camera/lighting systems.
WHAT YOU BRING
Requirements
- 3–5 years of professional experience in video production, post-production, or a related creative field.
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating editing, motion graphics, and finished video projects with clear descriptions of your role.
- Experience developing animated/motion-driven content for multiple platforms.
- Solid understanding of cinematography principles, lighting setups, audio capture, and interview production.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
- Comfortable working with executives and non-actors, providing direction and coaching when needed.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with a distributed creative team.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a proactive, positive attitude.
- Interest in advanced technical workflows such as color management, multi-camera editing, cloud collaboration, and modern LED lighting systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Film Production, or equivalent experience preferred.
If required for this role, you will:
- Complete security & privacy literacy and awareness training during onboarding and annually thereafter
- Review (initially and annually thereafter), understand, and adhere to Information Security/Privacy Policies and Procedures such as (but not limited to):
Data Classification, Retention & Handling Policy
Incident Response Policy/Procedures
Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Policy/Procedures
Mobile Device Policy
Account Management Policy
Access Control Policy
Personnel Security Policy
Privacy Policy
Saviynt is an amazing place to work. We are a high-growth, Platform as a Service company focused on Identity Authority to power and protect the world at work. You will experience tremendous growth and learning opportunities through challenging yet rewarding work which directly impacts our customers, all within a welcoming and positive work environment. If you're resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic environment you belong with us!
Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
Saviynt's AI-powered identity platform manages and governs human and non-human access to all of an organization's applications, data, and business processes. Customers trust Saviynt to safeguard their digital assets, drive operational efficiency, and reduce compliance costs. Built for the AI age, Saviynt is today helping organizations safely accelerate their deployment and usage of AI. Saviynt is recognized as the leader in identity security, with solutions that protect and empower the world’s leading brands, Fortune 500 companies, and government institutions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Saviynt is seeking an Associate Video Producer to join our in-house corporate creative team. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled visual storyteller who can produce compelling creative solutions for customer storytelling, product, event, and social branded assets, as well as collaborating and partnering with other departments in alignment with the Saviynt corporate brand.
This role blends strong post-production expertise, motion design proficiency, and the ability to direct or independently execute small-scale video shoots. The ideal candidate combines creative storytelling with a deep technical understanding of modern video workflows, ensuring that every piece of content is visually impactful, brand-aligned, and optimized for multi-platform distribution.
The Associate Video Producer will contribute to the full lifecycle of content creation, from concept development, scripting support, and pre-production planning to on-set capture, editing, and delivery of polished, high-quality work. This position requires a collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and the confidence to work with stakeholders across departments, including executives, subject-matter experts, and external partners.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Responsibilities
Post-Production & Motion Graphics (Primary Focus)
- Edit video content for marketing, brand, and internal communications, producing polished deliverables from project kickoff through final delivery.
- Build and adapt motion graphics using Adobe After Effects, including title sequences, animated explainers, transitions, lower thirds, iconography, and MOGRT templates.
- Prepare multi-format deliverables for web, social media, vertical platforms, presentations, and email campaigns.
- Implement stakeholder feedback with clear communication, efficient revisions, and version control.
- Manage and maintain organized project structures, proxies, media caches, and file naming conventions.
- Use modern AI-assisted tools for rough cuts, transcription, cleanup, audio enhancement, and content optimization.
- Collaborate closely with designers, writers, and creative leads to maintain a consistent visual style across all content.
Production & On-Set Support
- Plan and execute small-crew or solo video shoots, including location scouting, lighting design, camera setup, and audio capture.
- Operate cameras, LED lighting, and audio equipment with confidence, ensuring visually consistent results across interviews, b-roll, and product demonstrations.
- Direct talent and subject-matter experts to achieve clear, natural, and on-brand performance.
- Manage logistics for local and occasional travel-based shoots, including equipment prep, scheduling, and client coordination.
- Capture still photography at events, including candid moments, environmental brand imagery, and corporate headshots.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work directly with marketing, leadership, and various internal teams to develop storylines and creative approaches for new content initiatives.
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders about timelines, expectations, and content goals.
- Serve as a creative partner who brings ideas for elevating content through new formats, design techniques, or updated visual treatments.
- Ensure brand consistency across all produced assets, acting as a visual ambassador for both tone and style.
Technical & Workflow Excellence
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of modern video production tools, trends, and best practices.
- Troubleshoot on-set and post-production challenges with a level-headed, solutions-focused approach.
- Manage media through cloud-based storage, shared workflows, and collaborative review platforms.
- Keep abreast of emerging technologies, including cloud editing, AI-assisted tools, color workflows, and new camera/lighting systems.
WHAT YOU BRING
Requirements
- 3–5 years of professional experience in video production, post-production, or a related creative field.
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating editing, motion graphics, and finished video projects with clear descriptions of your role.
- Experience developing animated/motion-driven content for multiple platforms.
- Solid understanding of cinematography principles, lighting setups, audio capture, and interview production.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
- Comfortable working with executives and non-actors, providing direction and coaching when needed.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with a distributed creative team.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, flexibility, and a proactive, positive attitude.
- Interest in advanced technical workflows such as color management, multi-camera editing, cloud collaboration, and modern LED lighting systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Film Production, or equivalent experience preferred.
If required for this role, you will:
- Complete security & privacy literacy and awareness training during onboarding and annually thereafter
- Review (initially and annually thereafter), understand, and adhere to Information Security/Privacy Policies and Procedures such as (but not limited to):
Data Classification, Retention & Handling Policy
Incident Response Policy/Procedures
Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Policy/Procedures
Mobile Device Policy
Account Management Policy
Access Control Policy
Personnel Security Policy
Privacy Policy
Saviynt is an amazing place to work. We are a high-growth, Platform as a Service company focused on Identity Authority to power and protect the world at work. You will experience tremendous growth and learning opportunities through challenging yet rewarding work which directly impacts our customers, all within a welcoming and positive work environment. If you're resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic environment you belong with us!
Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Video Producer
Frame your degree as a direct match
Consular officers and USCIS both look for a clear connection between your degree and your job duties. Emphasize how your film or media degree directly supports the production work you're doing, not just your creative output.
Target companies with a content production team
Studios, marketing agencies, and media companies with dedicated production departments are far more familiar with OPT authorization than small freelance outfits. A team structure signals an employer prepared to handle the paperwork if sponsorship becomes relevant.
Document your technical production skills clearly
Proficiency in tools like Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or After Effects strengthens the specialty occupation argument for your role. Be explicit in your resume and interviews about the technical depth your production work requires.
Clarify your work authorization timeline upfront
Let hiring managers know your OPT status, EAD expiration date, and STEM extension eligibility before an offer is extended. Surprises at the offer stage create delays. Transparency early keeps the process moving smoothly for both sides.
Use your portfolio to demonstrate scope, not just style
Employers evaluating OPT candidates want to see that you can own a production from brief to delivery. Show projects where you managed logistics, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration, not just pieces where you operated camera or edited footage.
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Video Producer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Video Producer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree, such as a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Production or a related technical field, and your Video Producer role involves substantial technical work like data-driven content analytics, motion graphics programming, or interactive media, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Roles that are purely creative with no technical component are less likely to qualify. Check your degree against the official STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm.
Can I work as a freelance Video Producer on OPT?
Yes, self-employment is permitted on OPT, but it comes with strict requirements. You must be actively engaged in work directly related to your degree, and you cannot simply list yourself as self-employed to maintain authorization. You need verifiable client contracts, a business structure, and work output that clearly connects to your field of study. USCIS scrutinizes self-employment claims closely, so maintaining thorough documentation of your projects and clients is essential.
What happens to my OPT if my Video Producer contract ends between projects?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment in total across your authorization period, with STEM OPT reducing that to 60 days. Short gaps between production contracts are common in the industry, but they count toward your unemployment limit. If you're freelancing or contract-to-contract, track your gaps carefully. Finding your next role quickly matters both for compliance and for keeping your immigration record clean if you later pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor a Video Producer for an H-1B?
Larger media companies, advertising agencies, streaming platforms, and enterprise marketing teams are the most common H-1B sponsors for Video Producers. These employers have established HR and legal infrastructure to handle sponsorship. Boutique production houses and solo content studios rarely sponsor. When searching for roles that could lead to long-term sponsorship, Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have a history of working with international candidates, which saves significant time filtering unsuitable postings.
Does a Video Producer role count as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Video Producer position that requires a degree in film production, communications, or media and involves complex technical or creative decision-making generally meets the standard. Roles where a degree in any field is acceptable, or where duties are routine and task-based, face more scrutiny. Your employer's attorney will assess the job description and your credentials before filing.