Media & Entertainment STEM OPT Jobs in Texas
Media and entertainment F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas are concentrated in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, where companies like AT&T, iHeartMedia, and Texas-based gaming and streaming studios file Labor Condition Applications for data, software, and production technology roles. The sector's growth in digital media infrastructure makes Texas a practical target for STEM OPT job seekers in this industry.
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INTRODUCTION
SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connected Vehicle Services) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners - in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.
This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.
SiriusXM Connected Vehicle (SiriusXM CV) is a leading provider of connected services to vehicle manufacturers, delivering one of the most broadly adopted connected vehicle platforms in North America for the last 25 years. Named the 2020 Company of the Year in the Telematics Industry by Frost & Sullivan, we provide safety, security and convenience services to millions of vehicle owners across major automotive brands. Our teams are continuously working to develop leading-edge technology that can not only add convenience to the daily lives of so many drivers across the country but our advancements in safety and security could also help save their lives.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Network Operations Center (NOC) Analyst will be responsible for monitoring large computer networks and servers farms for problems from a central location. They analyze problems, perform troubleshooting and incident response on the systems, communicate with Operations teams and track problems through to resolution. The NOC engineer will lead the effort for notifications (e-mail, text, and phone), cross functional team triage sessions, status to Senior Leadership teams and communications to internal/external stakeholders during production incidents. Responsible for 24x7 monitoring of systems performance and communicates any problems to team and management. Recommends and performs operational enhancements, including but not limited to: process improvement, documentation updates, monitoring enhancements and communications to leadership on production incidents.
What you’ll do:
- Assist with maintaining NOC operational, escalation, and notification documentation.
- Owns efforts for incident notifications, gathering internal participants for triage sessions and communications via notifications to all internal and external stakeholders.
- Documents steps taken during the Incident to resolve the issue and communicates them to the incident team.
- Coordinates with the IT Support Center any necessary problem escalation and makes sure operations staff and management are informed of any major errors.
- Timely and accurately create and update Incident Tickets using ticketing system.
- Ensures all work is done completely and correctly, including all logs and preventative maintenance.
- Monitors overall system, server and application performance. Notes and records anomalies, and recommends enhancement to improve performance.
- Identify any trending in current monitoring system and recommend changes or improvements.
- Recommends changes and enhancements that improve efficiency of operation.
- Thoroughly communicates shift review to oncoming shift.
- Maintains all logs, records, and reports relative to shift operations.
- Perform scheduled maintenance activities.
- Perform Network password reset requests.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical school education. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- 0-2 years related experience in a computer/network operations environment. Adapts well to rapidly changing environment.
- Possesses excellent communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, displays attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
- Works independently as a member of a team and leads by example.
- Works closely with IT personnel regarding operations issues.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts (12 hours per shift) is required. May require weekend/overnight shifts.
- Additional shift coverages may be asked to cover TSOC activities.
- Proficient in the following areas (Windows, Linux).
- Experience in a Network Operations Center environment is required.
- Experience with updating and tracking technical issues in a ticketing system is required.
- Basic systems and/or network engineering knowledge is required.
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.
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Which media and entertainment companies in Texas sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
AT&T, headquartered in Dallas, has a consistent history of filing Labor Condition Applications for technology roles that fall within STEM OPT-eligible occupation codes. iHeartMedia, also based in San Antonio and with operations across Texas, hires for data and software positions. Austin's growing gaming and digital media studios, including several mid-size interactive entertainment companies, have also filed for STEM-eligible roles in software engineering and data analytics.
Which Texas cities have the most media and entertainment F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Austin leads for gaming, streaming, and digital content technology roles, driven by the city's broad tech hiring base and presence of interactive entertainment companies. Dallas is strongest for broadcast, telecommunications, and media infrastructure roles, largely because of AT&T and regional affiliates headquartered there. Houston has a smaller but active market for digital production and media technology roles tied to its energy and corporate communications sectors.
What types of media and entertainment roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Texas?
Roles that qualify must fall under STEM-designated Standard Occupational Classification codes. In media and entertainment, these commonly include software engineers building streaming or content delivery platforms, data analysts working on audience measurement or ad-tech systems, UX engineers in gaming or interactive media, and machine learning engineers supporting recommendation or content moderation systems. Creative roles without a technical STEM classification, such as producers or on-air talent, do not qualify for STEM OPT.
How do I find media and entertainment F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters jobs specifically by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to search for media and entertainment roles in Texas with confirmed F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history. Because Migrate Mate surfaces employer Labor Condition Application filing data, you can see which Texas companies have actually filed for STEM-eligible media roles rather than relying on job descriptions that may not disclose sponsorship policies. Filtering by Texas and the media and entertainment category on Migrate Mate narrows results to relevant, sponsorship-active employers.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Texas media and entertainment?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects net compensation calculations but does not change federal STEM OPT requirements. Industry-specific considerations include the fact that many Texas media roles are project-based or contract positions, which may complicate STEM OPT employment verification since the employer of record must be an E-Verify participant. For roles at media holding companies or staffing intermediaries, confirming which legal entity serves as the STEM OPT employer is important for maintaining valid authorization.