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Communications Coordinator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a directly related field. Employers in media, tech, healthcare, and nonprofits regularly file LCAs for this title. No lottery-exempt path exists, but the annual cap and E-3 visa options apply depending on your nationality.
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Lehman College of The City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a Communications Broadcast & Multimedia Production Coordinator for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). SCPS provides workforce development, continuing education, and adult degree programs that enhance the economic security of the Bronx, serving approximately 7,500 students each year through more than 300 credit and non-credit courses, 35 certificate programs, the Adult Degree Program, and CUNY on the Concourse. The school is positioning itself as the Bronx’s engine for opportunity in the AI age.
Reporting to the Administrative Specialist, the coordinator supports and facilitates the school’s public relations and communications activities. The position tells the SCPS story to students, employers, community partners, and the campus; grows enrollment through digital marketing; manages the school’s social media presence; and supports the Dean in cultivating internal and external partnerships with Lehman schools and departments, employers, unions, community organizations, and government offices. The coordinator also supports the school’s major convenings, such as the Future of Work conference, and produces the newsletters, announcements, and materials that keep the SCPS community informed.
Duties include:
- Coordinate and implement an annual communications and marketing plan for SCPS aligned with the school’s strategic plan, enrollment goals, and principles.
- Maintain the school’s social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and others): plan the content calendar; create posts, photos, and short videos; engage with followers; and report on performance.
- Plan and run digital marketing campaigns for credit and non-credit programs, including email, paid social, search, and landing pages; track leads, conversions, and cost per enrollment, and optimize accordingly.
- Write and edit content for a range of audiences: press releases, web copy, program descriptions, newsletters, the Dean’s messages, event materials, brochures, and annual reports.
- Maintain and improve SCPS web pages in coordination with the College’s Marketing and Communications office, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and consistent branding.
- Serve as a liaison to the College’s Marketing and Communications, Advancement, and Government and Community Relations offices; secure press coverage and manage media inquiries in coordination with those offices.
- Support the Dean in building and maintaining partnerships with employers, unions, community organizations, elected officials, and other Lehman schools: prepare briefing materials, draft outreach and follow-up correspondence, and maintain a partner contact database.
- Support planning and promotion of SCPS events and convenings, including the Future of Work conference, information sessions, and community outreach at CUNY on the Concourse.
- Produce internal communications that keep faculty, instructors, and staff informed and connected, including a regular internal newsletter and announcements.
- Coordinate and steward the SCPS brand voice and visual identity within College and CUNY guidelines; maintain templates and a library of photos, stories, and testimonials.
- Gather and report metrics on reach, engagement, inquiries, and enrollment impact, and use them to refine strategy.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Supports the creation and maintenance of multimedia communications.
- Collaborates with internal and external personnel to develop multimedia concepts to communicate key messages
- Creates content utilizing one or more types of media (e.g., photography, video, audio, and web technologies)
- Coordinates pre-production, production and post-production activities
- Designs, edits, and uploads content to internal and external sites and programs
- Maintains archives, materials, and project documentation
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Assistant to HEO
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience $79,794-$82,577.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.
Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
Posting will close on November 27th.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33095
Location: Lehman College
Job Type: Full-Time
POSITION DETAILS
Lehman College of The City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a Communications Broadcast & Multimedia Production Coordinator for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). SCPS provides workforce development, continuing education, and adult degree programs that enhance the economic security of the Bronx, serving approximately 7,500 students each year through more than 300 credit and non-credit courses, 35 certificate programs, the Adult Degree Program, and CUNY on the Concourse. The school is positioning itself as the Bronx’s engine for opportunity in the AI age.
Reporting to the Administrative Specialist, the coordinator supports and facilitates the school’s public relations and communications activities. The position tells the SCPS story to students, employers, community partners, and the campus; grows enrollment through digital marketing; manages the school’s social media presence; and supports the Dean in cultivating internal and external partnerships with Lehman schools and departments, employers, unions, community organizations, and government offices. The coordinator also supports the school’s major convenings, such as the Future of Work conference, and produces the newsletters, announcements, and materials that keep the SCPS community informed.
Duties include:
- Coordinate and implement an annual communications and marketing plan for SCPS aligned with the school’s strategic plan, enrollment goals, and principles.
- Maintain the school’s social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and others): plan the content calendar; create posts, photos, and short videos; engage with followers; and report on performance.
- Plan and run digital marketing campaigns for credit and non-credit programs, including email, paid social, search, and landing pages; track leads, conversions, and cost per enrollment, and optimize accordingly.
- Write and edit content for a range of audiences: press releases, web copy, program descriptions, newsletters, the Dean’s messages, event materials, brochures, and annual reports.
- Maintain and improve SCPS web pages in coordination with the College’s Marketing and Communications office, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and consistent branding.
- Serve as a liaison to the College’s Marketing and Communications, Advancement, and Government and Community Relations offices; secure press coverage and manage media inquiries in coordination with those offices.
- Support the Dean in building and maintaining partnerships with employers, unions, community organizations, elected officials, and other Lehman schools: prepare briefing materials, draft outreach and follow-up correspondence, and maintain a partner contact database.
- Support planning and promotion of SCPS events and convenings, including the Future of Work conference, information sessions, and community outreach at CUNY on the Concourse.
- Produce internal communications that keep faculty, instructors, and staff informed and connected, including a regular internal newsletter and announcements.
- Coordinate and steward the SCPS brand voice and visual identity within College and CUNY guidelines; maintain templates and a library of photos, stories, and testimonials.
- Gather and report metrics on reach, engagement, inquiries, and enrollment impact, and use them to refine strategy.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Supports the creation and maintenance of multimedia communications.
- Collaborates with internal and external personnel to develop multimedia concepts to communicate key messages
- Creates content utilizing one or more types of media (e.g., photography, video, audio, and web technologies)
- Coordinates pre-production, production and post-production activities
- Designs, edits, and uploads content to internal and external sites and programs
- Maintains archives, materials, and project documentation
- Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Assistant to HEO
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience $79,794-$82,577.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.
Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
Posting will close on November 27th.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 33095
Location: Lehman College
Job Type: Full-Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Communications Coordinator
Frame your degree as directly relevant
USCIS requires a specialty occupation link between your degree and the role. A communications or public relations degree maps cleanly, but a general business or liberal arts degree may trigger an RFE. Document any coursework in media strategy, messaging, or organizational communication.
Search DOL filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified LCA filing history for Communications Coordinator roles. This tells you which organizations have already navigated the sponsorship process for this exact title, saving you from dead-end applications.
Target industries with repeat filing patterns
Tech companies, hospital systems, and large nonprofits file for Communications Coordinators most consistently. These employers have established HR and legal infrastructure for sponsorship. Smaller agencies or boutique PR firms rarely have the internal capacity to manage an H-1B petition.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the Communications Coordinator wage level in your target city before salary discussions, so you understand the floor they're legally required to meet.
Get the job description to match your degree
If your offer letter describes duties like internal messaging, media coordination, or editorial production, make sure those align with your academic background. A mismatch between listed duties and your degree field is one of the most common reasons USCIS issues RFEs on communications-role petitions.
Understand the LCA timeline before accepting
Your employer must file the LCA with DOL and receive certification before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS. This sequential process typically takes several weeks minimum. Confirm your employer's immigration counsel is engaged before you give notice at a current job.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Communications Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS looks at whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as communications, public relations, or journalism. If the employer lists the degree as preferred rather than required, or accepts any bachelor's degree, the specialty occupation argument weakens. A well-drafted job description that ties duties directly to degree-specific knowledge is what makes or breaks the petition.
Which visa types are realistic for a Communications Coordinator seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for this role, subject to the annual cap and lottery. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3, which has a separate cap that has never been exhausted and requires no lottery. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify under H-1B1 visa. TN visa is not available for communications roles, as the USMCA profession list does not include this occupation.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Communications Coordinator roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for communications roles, searchable by city. This shows you which organizations have actually filed for this title, not just which ones have general sponsorship policies on their careers page.
Will a communications degree from outside the U.S. satisfy USCIS requirements?
USCIS accepts foreign degrees if they're equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in a relevant field. You'll typically need a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization to establish equivalency. A three-year Australian bachelor's in communications is generally accepted as equivalent to a four-year U.S. degree for E-3 and H-1B purposes, but the evaluation report should state this explicitly.
Can a nonprofit organization sponsor a Communications Coordinator for an H-1B?
Yes, and some nonprofits qualify as cap-exempt institutions, meaning they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery if they're affiliated with a qualifying higher education institution or government research organization. For standard nonprofits without that affiliation, the regular cap and lottery apply. Confirm your prospective employer's cap status with their immigration counsel before the registration deadline.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Communications Coordinator jobs?
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.