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Writer roles on OPT cover content, copywriting, technical writing, and editorial work. Most qualify as specialty occupations under F-1 OPT rules, but your degree field needs to align with the role. Cap-gap protection applies if your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires.
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Healthcare in the U.S. is fundamentally broken. The system is so complex that 88% of U.S. adults do not have the health literacy necessary to navigate it without help. Solace cuts through the red tape of healthcare by pairing patients with expert advocates and giving them the tools to make better decisions—and get better outcomes.
We're a Series C startup, founded in 2022 and backed by Inspired Capital, Craft Ventures, Torch Capital, Menlo Ventures, Signalfire, and IVP. Our U.S. based team is lean, mission-driven, and growing quickly.
Solace isn't a place to coast. We're here to redefine healthcare—and that demands urgency, precision, and heart. If you're looking to stretch yourself, sharpen your edge, and do the best work of your life alongside a team that cares deeply, you're in the right place. We’re intense, and we like it that way.
About the Role
As a Writer at Solace, you will be responsible for developing and executing copy that drives positive customer perception, experience, and retention. You are a self-starter interested in working on a broad set of in-house initiatives and taking on significant direct ownership responsibility.
This individual contributor role is for the ambitious, the curious and those who don't shy away from feedback. You will report directly to our Creative Director.
What You’ll Do
- Have innovative ideas—and bring them to life.
- Be autonomous. You’ll take full ownership of your work, and you take responsibility for every last detail, every step of the way.
- Rapidly create powerful copy while laughing in the face of potential failure. Writer’s block? You don’t know her.
- Serve as a go-to liaison between product and cross-functional partners to support strong user-facing language in all written documentation.
- Aggressively meet deadlines.
- Learn and become a guardian of the Solace brand and user expectations, upholding standards and best practices across every touchpoint.
What You Bring to the Table
- A bias toward action and execution. You have an exceptional craving for momentum, and you thrive on timelines that would be unrealistic for most others.
- Comfort with ambiguity and a refined palate for controlled chaos.
- Unfettered creativity.
- Intuition on what it takes to create delightful, consumer-oriented experiences that can enchant users on both sides of the marketplace.
- Great communication skills that help you work across departments to make visions come to life.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in Consumer startups.
Applicants must be based in the United States.
Up for the Challenge?
We look forward to meeting you.
Fraudulent Recruitment Advisory: Solace Health will NEVER request bank details or offer employment without an interview. All legitimate communications come from official solace.health emails only or ashbyhq.com. Report suspicious activity to recruiting@solace.health or advocate@solace.health.
About Solace
Healthcare in the U.S. is fundamentally broken. The system is so complex that 88% of U.S. adults do not have the health literacy necessary to navigate it without help. Solace cuts through the red tape of healthcare by pairing patients with expert advocates and giving them the tools to make better decisions—and get better outcomes.
We're a Series C startup, founded in 2022 and backed by Inspired Capital, Craft Ventures, Torch Capital, Menlo Ventures, Signalfire, and IVP. Our U.S. based team is lean, mission-driven, and growing quickly.
Solace isn't a place to coast. We're here to redefine healthcare—and that demands urgency, precision, and heart. If you're looking to stretch yourself, sharpen your edge, and do the best work of your life alongside a team that cares deeply, you're in the right place. We’re intense, and we like it that way.
About the Role
As a Writer at Solace, you will be responsible for developing and executing copy that drives positive customer perception, experience, and retention. You are a self-starter interested in working on a broad set of in-house initiatives and taking on significant direct ownership responsibility.
This individual contributor role is for the ambitious, the curious and those who don't shy away from feedback. You will report directly to our Creative Director.
What You’ll Do
- Have innovative ideas—and bring them to life.
- Be autonomous. You’ll take full ownership of your work, and you take responsibility for every last detail, every step of the way.
- Rapidly create powerful copy while laughing in the face of potential failure. Writer’s block? You don’t know her.
- Serve as a go-to liaison between product and cross-functional partners to support strong user-facing language in all written documentation.
- Aggressively meet deadlines.
- Learn and become a guardian of the Solace brand and user expectations, upholding standards and best practices across every touchpoint.
What You Bring to the Table
- A bias toward action and execution. You have an exceptional craving for momentum, and you thrive on timelines that would be unrealistic for most others.
- Comfort with ambiguity and a refined palate for controlled chaos.
- Unfettered creativity.
- Intuition on what it takes to create delightful, consumer-oriented experiences that can enchant users on both sides of the marketplace.
- Great communication skills that help you work across departments to make visions come to life.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in Consumer startups.
Applicants must be based in the United States.
Up for the Challenge?
We look forward to meeting you.
Fraudulent Recruitment Advisory: Solace Health will NEVER request bank details or offer employment without an interview. All legitimate communications come from official solace.health emails only or ashbyhq.com. Report suspicious activity to recruiting@solace.health or advocate@solace.health.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Writer
Track your 90-day unemployment limit
F-1 OPT students cannot accumulate more than 90 days of unemployment. Between writing contracts or full-time roles, freelance work counts toward authorized employment and helps you stay compliant while building your portfolio.
Target employers who have sponsored writers before
Media companies, tech firms, and agencies with in-house content teams are most likely to understand OPT and pursue H-1B sponsorship. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers actively hiring international writers.
Clarify your authorization status early
Mention OPT in your first outreach, not during an offer. Most writing teams have small HR functions and appreciate time to confirm compliance. Early transparency avoids late-stage rejections after multiple interview rounds.
Apply for STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
Technical writers and UX writers with STEM-designated degrees can extend OPT by 24 months. File Form I-765 at least 90 days before your current EAD expires and confirm your employer meets the E-Verify requirement.
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Does a Writer job qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, most writer roles qualify as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. A content writer with a communications degree or a technical writer with an engineering background both meet the requirement. The key is that your degree field and job responsibilities have a clear, logical connection that you can document for your DSO.
Can I work as a freelance writer on OPT?
Yes. Freelance writing counts as authorized OPT employment, but each client engagement needs to be reported to your DSO and tracked in SEVP. You cannot work more than 20 hours per week on pre-completion OPT. On post-completion OPT, there is no hourly cap, but every active engagement must relate directly to your degree field.
How do I find Writer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so every listing on the platform is relevant to your authorization status. Searching general job boards often wastes time because most postings do not specify OPT eligibility upfront. Filtering on Migrate Mate by role and industry gives you a focused list of employers already familiar with sponsoring international hires.
Does a Writer role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you have a bachelor's or higher in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or data analytics, and your writing role, such as technical writing or UX writing, uses that technical background, you may qualify. A journalism or English degree does not qualify for STEM OPT regardless of the writing specialty.
Will employers sponsor an H-1B visa for a Writer position?
Some will. Writing roles at large tech companies, financial institutions, and agencies with dedicated content operations are more likely to pursue H-1B sponsorship because they have established immigration support processes. Smaller editorial teams or startups often lack the infrastructure. Focusing your search on employers with a track record of filing for creative or communications professionals improves your odds significantly.
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