Media & Entertainment H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Louisiana
H-1B visa sponsorship jobs in Louisiana's media and entertainment sector span broadcast production, digital content, and post-production roles across New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport. Major employers include Sinclair Broadcast Group affiliates, Gray Television stations, and production companies drawn by Louisiana's film tax incentive program. Technical and creative specialists with relevant degrees are most commonly sponsored.
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The Chief Estimator will plan and implement delivery of new business initiatives and preconstruction services relative to a particular client, group of clients, geographical area, or type of project. They will plan and monitor overall strategic direction for projects as well as target, develop and maintain customer and design team relationships.
Business Development:
- Develop conceptual estimates, submit proposals. Manage the financial aspects of proposals and contracts to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with client.
- Monitor construction activities and meet with clients to ensure project objectives are being met. Provide feedback to Company construction team and assist in developing corrective action plans to mitigate issues.
- Develop plan(s) and actively manage customer accounts. Proactively track/manage project sales opportunities. Develop and implement project specific sales strategies to maximize Harris’ probability of success.
Pre-Construction:
- Deliver preconstruction services in a professional manner with a keen sense of urgency to customer requests. Develop a “trusted advisor” relationship with Owner, GC and Design Team.
- Actively track/manage project scope and budget trend.
- Identify estimate peaks and gaps – Shore up overall project estimate. Build budget contingency through pricing efforts in the VA/SR process.
- Manage transition between estimating and project management. Establish accurate baseline budget for job set-up.
- Develop/Implement preconstruction strategies that differentiate Harris Companies and lead to increase growth/gross margin opportunities. Work to expand pre-con process and best-practices across company offices.
Organizational Support:
- Foster the desired Harris culture.
- Emphasize a strong safety culture at all times.
- Represent Company in marketing/networking events, project meetings, planning sessions, design meetings, etc.
- Assist/Lead Company sponsored marketing events.
What we’re looking for in you
- Associate’s degree in relevant field.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred. Or equivalent years of experience.
- 4+ years of industry knowledge of mechanical and plumbing.
- 4+ years of customer service experience.
- Proficient understanding of engineering and technology including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment.
- Knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
- Advanced understanding/knowledge of Mechanical estimating software including the ability to maintain and troubleshoot.
- Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.
- Understanding of cost components of an estimate.
- Knowledge of local and plumbing mechanical codes.
- Advanced understanding of Construction Project Management.
- Basic understanding of SMACNA and MCAA guidelines.
- Conceptual estimating skills.
- Advanced knowledge of plumbing, piping, or sheet metal systems.
Your life at Harris
As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!
From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.
Harris Benefits + Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K with company match
- Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Short-Term Incentive Plan
Pay Range:
$94,401.55 - $141,602.32
The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Description:
The Chief Estimator will plan and implement delivery of new business initiatives and preconstruction services relative to a particular client, group of clients, geographical area, or type of project. They will plan and monitor overall strategic direction for projects as well as target, develop and maintain customer and design team relationships.
Business Development:
- Develop conceptual estimates, submit proposals. Manage the financial aspects of proposals and contracts to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with client.
- Monitor construction activities and meet with clients to ensure project objectives are being met. Provide feedback to Company construction team and assist in developing corrective action plans to mitigate issues.
- Develop plan(s) and actively manage customer accounts. Proactively track/manage project sales opportunities. Develop and implement project specific sales strategies to maximize Harris’ probability of success.
Pre-Construction:
- Deliver preconstruction services in a professional manner with a keen sense of urgency to customer requests. Develop a “trusted advisor” relationship with Owner, GC and Design Team.
- Actively track/manage project scope and budget trend.
- Identify estimate peaks and gaps – Shore up overall project estimate. Build budget contingency through pricing efforts in the VA/SR process.
- Manage transition between estimating and project management. Establish accurate baseline budget for job set-up.
- Develop/Implement preconstruction strategies that differentiate Harris Companies and lead to increase growth/gross margin opportunities. Work to expand pre-con process and best-practices across company offices.
Organizational Support:
- Foster the desired Harris culture.
- Emphasize a strong safety culture at all times.
- Represent Company in marketing/networking events, project meetings, planning sessions, design meetings, etc.
- Assist/Lead Company sponsored marketing events.
What we’re looking for in you
- Associate’s degree in relevant field.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred. Or equivalent years of experience.
- 4+ years of industry knowledge of mechanical and plumbing.
- 4+ years of customer service experience.
- Proficient understanding of engineering and technology including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment.
- Knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
- Advanced understanding/knowledge of Mechanical estimating software including the ability to maintain and troubleshoot.
- Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.
- Understanding of cost components of an estimate.
- Knowledge of local and plumbing mechanical codes.
- Advanced understanding of Construction Project Management.
- Basic understanding of SMACNA and MCAA guidelines.
- Conceptual estimating skills.
- Advanced knowledge of plumbing, piping, or sheet metal systems.
Your life at Harris
As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!
From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.
Harris Benefits + Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K with company match
- Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Short-Term Incentive Plan
Pay Range:
$94,401.55 - $141,602.32
The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
H-1B Media & Entertainment Job Roles in Louisiana
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Which media and entertainment companies sponsor H-1B visas in Louisiana?
Louisiana's H-1B visa media sponsors are concentrated in broadcast television and film production. Gray Television and Nexstar Media Group operate local news affiliates in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport that have filed LCAs for technical and production roles. Louisiana's film tax credit program also draws production companies and studios that occasionally sponsor specialized technical workers, particularly in visual effects and post-production.
Which cities in Louisiana have the most media and entertainment H-1B sponsorship jobs?
New Orleans leads the state for media and entertainment H-1B sponsorship, supported by its active film production industry and established broadcast market. Baton Rouge is the second-largest market, with several television stations and digital media operations. Shreveport has a smaller but active broadcast presence, and its proximity to the Texas market attracts occasional production work. Most H-1B filings in the state are concentrated in these three metro areas.
What types of media and entertainment roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Louisiana?
Roles that typically qualify require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In Louisiana's media sector, this includes broadcast engineers, software developers working in media technology, digital content producers, visual effects artists, and IT systems specialists supporting production infrastructure. General on-air talent and production assistant roles rarely meet the specialty occupation threshold. The employer must demonstrate the position normally requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree.
How do I find media and entertainment H-1B sponsorship jobs in Louisiana?
Migrate Mate filters media and entertainment jobs by H-1B sponsorship history, so you can see which Louisiana employers have actually filed Labor Condition Applications for relevant roles rather than relying on employer self-reporting. Search for broadcast, production, and media technology positions in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport specifically. Verifying an employer's LCA filing history through Migrate Mate is a more reliable signal of sponsorship willingness than a general job posting.
Are there any Louisiana-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in media and entertainment?
Louisiana's film tax incentive program draws significant out-of-state and international production activity, which increases the number of employers temporarily operating in the state who may have experience with work visa sponsorship. However, project-based production work presents challenges for H-1B sponsorship, which requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship and a defined specialty occupation role. Full-time positions with broadcast stations and established media companies generally offer more stable sponsorship pathways than short-term production contracts.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B media & entertainment jobs in Louisiana?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.