OPT Writer Jobs
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 visa petition before your OPT expires.
Find OPT Writer JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 116+ Writer jobs
See all 116+ Writer Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Writer roles.
Get Access To All JobsPosition Purpose: Analyze and develop responses to the organization's request for proposals (RFPs) for re-procurements and new business opportunities.
KEY DETAILS: Proposal writing experience within the Medicaid managed care industry is highly preferred. Evening and weekend work may be needed during peak RFP periods.
- Develop and write responses to RFPs
- Work closely with internal functional area subject matter experts to develop response narratives and gather forms, exhibits, and reports
- Conduct first level internal quality review of proposal responses related to compliance with RFP requirements, Drafting Guides, and whether response is on message with the win strategy and themes
- Provide support for project management activities, including but not limited to CNET team site development and maintenance, template creation, narrative tracking, and formatting
- Develop RFP transition documentation that will improve overall quality of business implementation
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. 3+ years of managed care operations experience, preferably in technical RFP response development or healthcare. Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Position Purpose: Analyze and develop responses to the organization's request for proposals (RFPs) for re-procurements and new business opportunities.
KEY DETAILS: Proposal writing experience within the Medicaid managed care industry is highly preferred. Evening and weekend work may be needed during peak RFP periods.
- Develop and write responses to RFPs
- Work closely with internal functional area subject matter experts to develop response narratives and gather forms, exhibits, and reports
- Conduct first level internal quality review of proposal responses related to compliance with RFP requirements, Drafting Guides, and whether response is on message with the win strategy and themes
- Provide support for project management activities, including but not limited to CNET team site development and maintenance, template creation, narrative tracking, and formatting
- Develop RFP transition documentation that will improve overall quality of business implementation
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. 3+ years of managed care operations experience, preferably in technical RFP response development or healthcare. Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
See all 116+ OPT Writer Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new OPT Writer Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT 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 visa 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.
Document every employment period carefully
Keep offer letters, contracts, and end dates organized. DSOs need accurate employment records to report your work in SEVP. Gaps or inconsistencies in your employment history can complicate future STEM OPT or H-1B applications.
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.
Writer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
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.