Media & Entertainment Jobs in Minnesota with H-1B Sponsorship
Minnesota's media and entertainment sector spans public broadcasting institutions like MPR and TPT, major agencies, and a growing digital content industry anchored in the Twin Cities. Companies in Minneapolis and St. Paul regularly sponsor H-1B workers for specialized technical and creative roles, making the state a viable destination for international media professionals seeking long-term U.S. work authorization.
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Get Access To All JobsThe Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating assigned equipment used to install fiber-optic cable, copper cable, coaxial cable, single and three phase power cable and possibly sewer or water facilities. This position will assist with all aspects of the job requiring operation of both smaller and larger scale heavy equipment along with possible or occasional basic labor duties. Must have field experience digging with heavy equipment preferably around utilities in rural and urban areas, experience reading prints and schematics and the ability to train and mentor other team members. PUSH, Inc. is a privately owned premier communications and power utility contractor headquartered in Rice Lake, WI. who has been providing telecom infrastructure to connect people globally for 50 years through its dedicated team members who have integrity and continually strive for excellence.
Physical and Environmental Factors:
- Ability to work outdoors and to work in all types of outdoor weather.
- Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, carry, and lift as needed.
- Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing skilled movement.
- Ability to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time.
- 100% Field.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Field experience with digging operations in rural and urban areas around utilities.
- Responsible for daily maintenance on construction equipment used.
- Ability to operate equipment, including but not limited to backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe.
- Successfully excavate around existing utilities.
- Provide training and assistance to co-workers learning to be operators.
- Perform routine labor (potholing, set-up of equipment, conduit/duct/cable placement, set pedestals) as required.
- Drive tow vehicle hauling equipment to and around job site.
- Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience:
- Work Experience: This person should have demonstrated field experience with digging operations around utilities in rural and urban areas. Must have experience operating utility construction equipment including but not limited to backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe.
- Industry Knowledge: General knowledge of utility construction procedures, including print reading. In addition, have knowledge of or be familiar with all procedures and associated tools and equipment necessary to install underground utilities in the most effective, safe, and profitable manner.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License, Class A CDL preferred.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings.
- Demonstrated field experience operating backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe around utilities.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to maintain equipment and hand tools.
- Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Abide all company and manufacturer safety procedures and industry safety standards, in addition to attending mandatory safety meetings.
Benefits of Joining the PUSH Team:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability – Industry Leading!
- Free Teladoc, No-Cost Care Options
- 401K with Company Match up to 3%
- Competitive pay, weekly checks
- Paid PTO and Holidays
- Bonus Potential
- Training & Advancement Opportunities
- Apprenticeship Opportunities
- In-house CDL Program
- Unlimited Referral Bonus Program
- And Much More!
Push, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOC/M/F/D/V)
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating assigned equipment used to install fiber-optic cable, copper cable, coaxial cable, single and three phase power cable and possibly sewer or water facilities. This position will assist with all aspects of the job requiring operation of both smaller and larger scale heavy equipment along with possible or occasional basic labor duties. Must have field experience digging with heavy equipment preferably around utilities in rural and urban areas, experience reading prints and schematics and the ability to train and mentor other team members. PUSH, Inc. is a privately owned premier communications and power utility contractor headquartered in Rice Lake, WI. who has been providing telecom infrastructure to connect people globally for 50 years through its dedicated team members who have integrity and continually strive for excellence.
Physical and Environmental Factors:
- Ability to work outdoors and to work in all types of outdoor weather.
- Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, carry, and lift as needed.
- Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing skilled movement.
- Ability to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time.
- 100% Field.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Field experience with digging operations in rural and urban areas around utilities.
- Responsible for daily maintenance on construction equipment used.
- Ability to operate equipment, including but not limited to backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe.
- Successfully excavate around existing utilities.
- Provide training and assistance to co-workers learning to be operators.
- Perform routine labor (potholing, set-up of equipment, conduit/duct/cable placement, set pedestals) as required.
- Drive tow vehicle hauling equipment to and around job site.
- Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience:
- Work Experience: This person should have demonstrated field experience with digging operations around utilities in rural and urban areas. Must have experience operating utility construction equipment including but not limited to backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe.
- Industry Knowledge: General knowledge of utility construction procedures, including print reading. In addition, have knowledge of or be familiar with all procedures and associated tools and equipment necessary to install underground utilities in the most effective, safe, and profitable manner.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License, Class A CDL preferred.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings.
- Demonstrated field experience operating backhoe, mini excavator, cable plow, or track hoe around utilities.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to maintain equipment and hand tools.
- Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Abide all company and manufacturer safety procedures and industry safety standards, in addition to attending mandatory safety meetings.
Benefits of Joining the PUSH Team:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability – Industry Leading!
- Free Teladoc, No-Cost Care Options
- 401K with Company Match up to 3%
- Competitive pay, weekly checks
- Paid PTO and Holidays
- Bonus Potential
- Training & Advancement Opportunities
- Apprenticeship Opportunities
- In-house CDL Program
- Unlimited Referral Bonus Program
- And Much More!
Push, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOC/M/F/D/V)
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Which media and entertainment companies sponsor H-1B visas in Minnesota?
Minnesota Public Radio, Twin Cities PBS, Carmichael Lynch, Padilla, and several digital production and advertising agencies in the Twin Cities metro have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications in recent years. Larger national broadcasters and streaming platforms with Minnesota offices also appear in DOL disclosure data. Sponsorship activity is concentrated among employers large enough to absorb the legal and administrative costs of the H-1B process.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most media and entertainment H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Minneapolis and St. Paul account for the overwhelming majority of media and entertainment H-1B sponsorship activity in Minnesota. The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro is home to the state's largest advertising agencies, public broadcasters, and digital media firms. Rochester sees some activity tied to healthcare communications. Outside the Twin Cities, opportunities are limited, so most international candidates concentrate their search in the metro area.
What types of media and entertainment roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Minnesota?
H-1B sponsorship in this industry typically covers roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. In media and entertainment, that includes software engineers building streaming or content platforms, UX designers, data analysts working on audience metrics, broadcast engineers, and digital marketing specialists with technical credentials. General production assistant or on-set roles that don't carry a specific degree requirement rarely qualify for H-1B classification.
How do I find media and entertainment H-1B sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by visa type, industry, and state to surface media and entertainment roles in Minnesota where employers have a documented history of H-1B sponsorship. That combination of filters saves significant time compared to manually reviewing job postings with no sponsorship signal. Migrate Mate also lists roles by companies that have filed LCAs, giving you a concrete starting point for your outreach.
Are there any Minnesota-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in media and entertainment?
Minnesota does not have state-level visa programs, so all H-1B sponsorship follows federal USCIS rules. One practical consideration is that Minnesota's media industry skews heavily toward public broadcasting, advertising, and digital agencies rather than large entertainment studios. Smaller agencies may be willing to sponsor but may have less experience navigating the H-1B process, so candidates benefit from understanding the basics of the LCA and I-129 petition before approaching them.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B media & entertainment jobs in Minnesota?
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.
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