Media & Entertainment H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
H-1B visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio's media and entertainment industry are concentrated in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where broadcasters like iHeartMedia, Nexstar Media Group affiliates, and major advertising agencies operate. Ohio's growing digital media sector and public broadcasting presence at WOSU and WVIZ make it a viable market for international creative and technical professionals.
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As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines and communications are maintained.
Safety:
- Perform site walkthroughs and inspections.
- Assist in site safety compliance.
- Ensure all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe.
Document Control:
- Review, process, organize, log and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g. Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop and vendors).
- Distribute and log all of the above activities for the team.
- Assist in drafting, submitting and tracking RFIs and their corresponding responses.
- Attend field coordination meetings & distribute meeting notes.
- Assist in the administration of project specific quality control program and compile documentation.
- Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings.
- Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training and punch lists.
Scope of Work support:
- Assist in the identification, tracking and reporting of changes to original scope of work.
Procurement Support:
- Maintain equipment procurement logs.
- Assist in management and tracking of tool and equipment rentals.
- Order Equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with Purchasing Department.
Job Costing and Labor Tracking/Productivity:
- Assist project manager and field foreman to track labor productivity in accounting software.
Estimation:
- Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects.
- Perform basic estimating skills utilizing estimating software.
- Attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover and preplanning meetings as required.
- Assist in producing and populating scope/proposal letter.
Relationships:
- As required, establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future.
Other tasks & duties:
- Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed.
What we're looking for in you
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related preferred or related experience
- 2+ years of experience in the building & construction industry
- 2+ years of experience with mechanical systems
- 2+ years of experience with business administration and management principals
- Ability to read and comprehend construction documents
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals
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:
$62,549.35 - $93,824.03
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:
As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines and communications are maintained.
Safety:
- Perform site walkthroughs and inspections.
- Assist in site safety compliance.
- Ensure all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe.
Document Control:
- Review, process, organize, log and distribute Contract Documents (drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, Construction Bulletins, etc.) and shop drawings/submittals to appropriate team members (e.g. Harris project team, subcontractors, fab shop and vendors).
- Distribute and log all of the above activities for the team.
- Assist in drafting, submitting and tracking RFIs and their corresponding responses.
- Attend field coordination meetings & distribute meeting notes.
- Assist in the administration of project specific quality control program and compile documentation.
- Administer/update progress drawings and as-built drawings.
- Administer project closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, spare parts, startup reports, owner training and punch lists.
Scope of Work support:
- Assist in the identification, tracking and reporting of changes to original scope of work.
Procurement Support:
- Maintain equipment procurement logs.
- Assist in management and tracking of tool and equipment rentals.
- Order Equipment and coordinate shipping schedules with Purchasing Department.
Job Costing and Labor Tracking/Productivity:
- Assist project manager and field foreman to track labor productivity in accounting software.
Estimation:
- Coordinate with suppliers/vendors to estimate projects.
- Perform basic estimating skills utilizing estimating software.
- Attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover and preplanning meetings as required.
- Assist in producing and populating scope/proposal letter.
Relationships:
- As required, establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future.
Other tasks & duties:
- Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed.
What we're looking for in you
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or related preferred or related experience
- 2+ years of experience in the building & construction industry
- 2+ years of experience with mechanical systems
- 2+ years of experience with business administration and management principals
- Ability to read and comprehend construction documents
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals
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:
$62,549.35 - $93,824.03
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.
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Search Media & Entertainment Jobs in OhioMedia & Entertainment H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which media and entertainment companies in Ohio sponsor H-1B visas?
Ohio-based employers with a history of H-1B visa sponsorship in media and entertainment include Nexstar Media Group affiliates, iHeartMedia's regional operations, and advertising and marketing firms headquartered in Columbus and Cincinnati. Production companies, digital media agencies, and public broadcasting organizations such as WOSU Public Media have also filed H-1B petitions for specialized technical and creative roles.
Which cities in Ohio have the most media and entertainment H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Columbus leads Ohio for media and entertainment H-1B activity, driven by its concentration of advertising agencies, digital media firms, and the presence of a major public broadcasting network. Cleveland and Cincinnati follow, with established television and radio broadcast operations, post-production companies, and regional offices of national entertainment groups that periodically sponsor H-1B workers for technical and professional roles.
What types of media and entertainment roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Ohio?
Roles that typically qualify are those requiring a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. In media and entertainment, this includes software engineers building streaming or content delivery platforms, UX designers, data analysts supporting audience research, broadcast engineers, digital marketing managers, and post-production technical specialists. General production assistant or sales roles without a degree requirement rarely meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard.
How do I find media and entertainment H-1B sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters listings by visa sponsorship type, industry, and state. Searching on Migrate Mate for media and entertainment H-1B roles in Ohio surfaces employers actively open to sponsoring, saving you from applying to companies that don't support H-1B petitions. Filtering by Ohio narrows results to Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati markets where most sponsoring employers are based.
Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in media and entertainment?
Ohio does not have state-level visa requirements, but the media and entertainment industry here skews toward broadcasting, advertising, and digital media rather than film or music production, which affects which roles employers will petition for. Employers in Columbus and Cleveland tend to be regional offices of larger national companies, so H-1B petitions are often processed through corporate HR teams rather than local management, which can affect response times and sponsorship decisions.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B media & entertainment jobs in Ohio?
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.