Producer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's producer job market spans media production in Philadelphia, music and content creation in Pittsburgh, and academic media hubs anchored by Penn State and Drexel University. Major employers including Comcast, QVC, and WHYY have histories of sponsoring skilled foreign workers. International candidates with production experience will find concentrated opportunities across the state's broadcasting, advertising, and digital media sectors.
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A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
What We Offer:
Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
Benefits - We Care About Your Well Being.
The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.
Job Description
The Producer is the day-to-day owner of PHLgovTV’s third original launch series and the channel’s short-form service content: the PSA pipeline (including bilingual EN/ES versions), Philadelphia Minute interstitials, and pre/post-hearing context segments supporting the Philadelphia Citizen’s Hub. Working under the Executive Producer’s editorial direction and alongside the Senior Producer, the Producer independently field-produces segments for original programming series, books and preps guests, writes scripts, and supervises edits. The Producer will also support live Mayor's Press conferences and City Council hearing coverage.
Essential Functions
- Own the episode pipeline for the assigned series: research, episode outlines, rundowns, scripts, guest booking and preparation, studio/field producing, and edit supervision through broadcast-ready delivery.
- Produce the PSA pipeline: write, produce, and deliver 90-second PSAs — including bilingual EN/ES versions coordinated with the contract Spanish-language associate — maintaining the minimum rotation target.
- Produce interstitials in quarterly batches with the Multiplatform Producer.
- Produce hearing-context segments (pre/post-hearing explainers, committee explainers).
- Serve as swing producer across the original programming slate: second-chair the Senior Producer’s series during premiere weeks, and multi-hearing weeks.
- Book, brief, and manage guests — City officials, advocates, and residents — including pre-interviews and briefing documents.
- Maintain episode records in the production tracker and ensure ADA Title II captioning timelines are met for all delivered content.
- Support live government hearing coverage as assigned.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Strong story judgment and clear, fast writing for scripts, rundowns, and briefing materials.
- Confident independent field and studio producing with small crews.
- Working proficiency with NLE workflows (Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve) sufficient to supervise and, when needed, execute edits.
- Organized and deadline-driven across multiple simultaneous productions.
- Professionalism with elected officials, agency staff, and community members.
- Spanish-language proficiency a plus, supporting the bilingual PSA pipeline.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, film/TV production, or related field — or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years of professional video/TV production experience with demonstrable producing credits (segments, episodes, or recurring short-form content).
- Experience producing interviews or public affairs content preferred; municipal, PEG, news, or nonprofit media experience a plus.
- Philadelphia civic knowledge preferred.
Additional Information
Salary: $70k-$75k
Salary cannot exceed $75,000
Important: To apply, candidates must provide a cover letter and a resume.
Work Setting: in-person (onsite)
Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
- We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan.
- Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Generous retirement savings options are available.
- Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
- Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.
- Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too! Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire. Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.
INTRODUCTION
A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
What We Offer:
Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
Benefits - We Care About Your Well Being.
The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.
Job Description
The Producer is the day-to-day owner of PHLgovTV’s third original launch series and the channel’s short-form service content: the PSA pipeline (including bilingual EN/ES versions), Philadelphia Minute interstitials, and pre/post-hearing context segments supporting the Philadelphia Citizen’s Hub. Working under the Executive Producer’s editorial direction and alongside the Senior Producer, the Producer independently field-produces segments for original programming series, books and preps guests, writes scripts, and supervises edits. The Producer will also support live Mayor's Press conferences and City Council hearing coverage.
Essential Functions
- Own the episode pipeline for the assigned series: research, episode outlines, rundowns, scripts, guest booking and preparation, studio/field producing, and edit supervision through broadcast-ready delivery.
- Produce the PSA pipeline: write, produce, and deliver 90-second PSAs — including bilingual EN/ES versions coordinated with the contract Spanish-language associate — maintaining the minimum rotation target.
- Produce interstitials in quarterly batches with the Multiplatform Producer.
- Produce hearing-context segments (pre/post-hearing explainers, committee explainers).
- Serve as swing producer across the original programming slate: second-chair the Senior Producer’s series during premiere weeks, and multi-hearing weeks.
- Book, brief, and manage guests — City officials, advocates, and residents — including pre-interviews and briefing documents.
- Maintain episode records in the production tracker and ensure ADA Title II captioning timelines are met for all delivered content.
- Support live government hearing coverage as assigned.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Strong story judgment and clear, fast writing for scripts, rundowns, and briefing materials.
- Confident independent field and studio producing with small crews.
- Working proficiency with NLE workflows (Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve) sufficient to supervise and, when needed, execute edits.
- Organized and deadline-driven across multiple simultaneous productions.
- Professionalism with elected officials, agency staff, and community members.
- Spanish-language proficiency a plus, supporting the bilingual PSA pipeline.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, film/TV production, or related field — or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years of professional video/TV production experience with demonstrable producing credits (segments, episodes, or recurring short-form content).
- Experience producing interviews or public affairs content preferred; municipal, PEG, news, or nonprofit media experience a plus.
- Philadelphia civic knowledge preferred.
Additional Information
Salary: $70k-$75k
Salary cannot exceed $75,000
Important: To apply, candidates must provide a cover letter and a resume.
Work Setting: in-person (onsite)
Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
- We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan.
- Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Generous retirement savings options are available.
- Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
- Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.
- Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too! Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire. Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.
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Which companies in Pennsylvania sponsor visas for producers?
Comcast NBCUniversal, QVC, and WHYY are among Pennsylvania's larger media employers with established records of sponsoring skilled foreign workers through H-1B visa petitions. Advertising agencies and digital content studios in Philadelphia also appear in Department of Labor disclosure data as H-1B sponsors. Sponsorship practices vary by employer size, role structure, and hiring cycle, so verifying each company's history directly is advisable.
What visa types are most common for producer roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B is the most commonly used work visa for producer roles, provided the position qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as communications, film production, or journalism. O-1B visas are an alternative for producers with demonstrated extraordinary achievement in the arts or media. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying categories.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most producer visa sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia concentrates the majority of producer sponsorship opportunities, driven by Comcast's headquarters, QVC's West Chester operations, and a dense cluster of advertising and digital media firms. Pittsburgh has a smaller but active production sector, including news broadcasting and university-affiliated media. State College, home to Penn State, generates academic and public media production roles that occasionally carry sponsorship.
How to find producer visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship eligibility, making it straightforward to identify Pennsylvania producer roles where employers are open to sponsoring international candidates. Using Migrate Mate's state and role filters lets you focus on positions in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and other Pennsylvania markets without manually screening hundreds of postings to determine sponsorship availability.
Are there state-specific considerations for producers seeking visa sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania does not have state-level visa programs, so sponsorship follows federal H-1B and O-1 visa rules. For H-1B petitions, employers must file a Labor Condition Application certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the specific metropolitan area, meaning Philadelphia and Pittsburgh wage determinations differ. Production roles at universities like Drexel or Penn State may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filings, which are not subject to the annual lottery.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored producer jobs in Pennsylvania?
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.