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Communications Directors typically qualify for H-1B visa or O-1A visas, as the role meets the specialty occupation standard through its degree requirements in communications, public relations, or journalism. Sponsorship is available but competitive, employers prioritize candidates with demonstrated leadership and media strategy experience. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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13387 Enterprise Corporate - Managed Health Strategy
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Full-time, dayshift Monday - Friday with some flexibility to meet role needs.
This role is remote but will need to live within Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Wisconsin.
Non-approved needs to be approved before an offer is extended.
Pay Range:
$41.10 - $61.65
Major Responsibilities:
- Draft and manage strategic plan for site, product, or service promotion.
- Manages or operationalize product, service or program campaign.
- Conduct and evaluate insight research to ensure effectiveness of campaign and end-to-end consumer experience.
- Support a governance model for creation, distribution, management, and approval of content in printed or electronic formats and/or mediums.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
None Required.
Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Promotion, Communication, or Computer Science.
Education Preferred:
Master's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Promotion, Communication, or Computer Science.
Experience Required:
3 to 5 years of experience in implementing and supporting enterprise marketing or sales campaigns preferably in a large integrated multi-site/state organization.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Technical experience may include: use of Sitecore, structured data elements, knowledge of HTML 4/5 & CSS 3 (able to write/edit/troubleshoot code using a text editor),
- basic knowledge of responsive/mobile layout techniques (able to use Bootstrap to create a page layout), or basic knowledge of web page performance testing and optimization.
- Generally, requires the ability to work with tight deadlines and manage multiple projects at once.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Requires walking, standing, bending or moving around campus and/or other facilities. Requires the ability to drive and operate a personal vehicle. Requires reading, comprehending, editing or designing materials. Requires clear and effective communication. Requires the experience and ability to operate audiovisual equipment. Requires the occasional lifting of documents or supplies.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Develop, operationalize, execute, support and evaluate from conception through maturation strategic marketing, product, brand, communication, digital footprint, or outreach plan for enterprise promotion. Develop and manage site, program, project, or campaign ensuring enterprise and departmental strategic goals and objectives are met. Conduct online, field, or direct observation research to recommend and determine effectiveness as well as the consumer satisfaction of promotion and/or marketing strategy.
Department:
13387 Enterprise Corporate - Managed Health Strategy
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Full-time, dayshift Monday - Friday with some flexibility to meet role needs.
This role is remote but will need to live within Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Wisconsin.
Non-approved needs to be approved before an offer is extended.
Pay Range:
$41.10 - $61.65
Major Responsibilities:
- Draft and manage strategic plan for site, product, or service promotion.
- Manages or operationalize product, service or program campaign.
- Conduct and evaluate insight research to ensure effectiveness of campaign and end-to-end consumer experience.
- Support a governance model for creation, distribution, management, and approval of content in printed or electronic formats and/or mediums.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
None Required.
Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Promotion, Communication, or Computer Science.
Education Preferred:
Master's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Promotion, Communication, or Computer Science.
Experience Required:
3 to 5 years of experience in implementing and supporting enterprise marketing or sales campaigns preferably in a large integrated multi-site/state organization.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Technical experience may include: use of Sitecore, structured data elements, knowledge of HTML 4/5 & CSS 3 (able to write/edit/troubleshoot code using a text editor),
- basic knowledge of responsive/mobile layout techniques (able to use Bootstrap to create a page layout), or basic knowledge of web page performance testing and optimization.
- Generally, requires the ability to work with tight deadlines and manage multiple projects at once.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Requires walking, standing, bending or moving around campus and/or other facilities. Requires the ability to drive and operate a personal vehicle. Requires reading, comprehending, editing or designing materials. Requires clear and effective communication. Requires the experience and ability to operate audiovisual equipment. Requires the occasional lifting of documents or supplies.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Develop, operationalize, execute, support and evaluate from conception through maturation strategic marketing, product, brand, communication, digital footprint, or outreach plan for enterprise promotion. Develop and manage site, program, project, or campaign ensuring enterprise and departmental strategic goals and objectives are met. Conduct online, field, or direct observation research to recommend and determine effectiveness as well as the consumer satisfaction of promotion and/or marketing strategy.
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Emphasize your degree field, not just your title
H-1B approval for Communications Directors hinges on proving the role requires a specific degree. Highlight your communications, journalism, or PR degree prominently, generalist degrees in unrelated fields can complicate the specialty occupation determination.
Target organizations with established PR and comms infrastructure
Large corporations, universities, nonprofits, and government contractors are more likely to have immigration counsel on retainer and experience sponsoring senior communications roles. Startups rarely have the infrastructure to manage an H-1B petition efficiently.
Position your media relationships as a strategic asset
Employers weigh visa costs against candidate value. Concrete examples, media placements secured, crisis campaigns managed, outlets you have working relationships with, make the sponsorship investment easier for hiring managers to justify internally.
Understand the H-1B lottery timeline before you apply
H-1B registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If you miss selection, explore cap-exempt employers like nonprofits or research institutions, which can file year-round without lottery constraints, relevant for many communications roles.
Consider O-1A if you have exceptional recognition
Communications Directors with published work, major awards, significant media coverage, or roles at nationally recognized organizations may qualify for O-1A status, which bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and can be filed at any time of year.
Prepare documentation that connects your experience to the job requirements
USCIS reviews whether the specific position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Job descriptions, internal org charts, and employer letters explaining why advanced communications expertise is essential all strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Communications Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Generally yes, if the employer can demonstrate the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing. The challenge arises when job descriptions list broad qualifications, USCIS has denied petitions where any bachelor's degree was accepted. The employer's attorney should draft the job description carefully to emphasize the field-specific requirement.
Which visa types are most commonly used to sponsor Communications Directors?
H-1B visa is the most common path. O-1A is a strong alternative for candidates with exceptional recognition, think major awards, significant press coverage about you personally, or senior roles at nationally prominent organizations. Australians should also explore the E-3 visa, which functions like the H-1B visa but has no lottery and far lower competition for available slots.
How can I find Communications Director roles on Migrate Mate that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles where employers have indicated willingness to sponsor. You can browse Communications Director positions and related senior comms roles directly on the platform, which is built specifically for international candidates navigating the U.S. visa sponsorship process, unlike general job boards that don't filter for sponsorship.
Does my degree field matter for Communications Director visa sponsorship?
Yes, significantly. H-1B approval depends on establishing that the role requires a degree in a specific discipline. Communications, journalism, public relations, and marketing degrees align most directly. A degree in an unrelated field, even combined with years of relevant experience, can make the specialty occupation argument harder to win, though a strong employer letter and well-drafted petition can sometimes bridge the gap.
Can a nonprofit or university sponsor a Communications Director without the H-1B lottery?
Yes. Nonprofits affiliated with higher education institutions, government research organizations, and certain other qualifying employers are cap-exempt under the H-1B rules. That means they can file an H-1B petition year-round, outside the annual lottery. Communications Directors at universities, research hospitals, or affiliated nonprofits are often sponsored this way, making those employers strategically valuable targets for international candidates.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Communications Director 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.