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Digital Content Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field. Employers in media, tech, and healthcare are active sponsors, and the role's degree requirement is what makes sponsorship viable. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsYour Opportunity as the Assistant Lead, Digital Content
This role will support the creation and optimization of digital experiences across retailer eCommerce platforms for the Pet portfolio. Partnering with eCommerce, Sales, Creative, agency partners, and external vendors, this role will develop and execute digital shelf content that improves product discoverability, drives conversion, and delivers a consistent brand experience. This role manages the end-to-end content process, from briefing and asset development through publication, auditing, and ongoing optimization. Using retailer insights, shopper behavior, and digital shelf analytics, this role will continuously enhance content performance and contribute to business growth. Working closely with the Digital Content Lead, you will execute digital shelf initiatives and optimization programs that strengthen Smucker's omnichannel presence, deepen consumer engagement, and support broader eCommerce and Brand Experience strategies.
Location: Orrville, OH Corporate Offices
Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires.
In this role you will:
Digital Shelf Content Development & Execution:
- Develop and execute digital shelf content for key retailer partners, including product detail pages (PDPs), enhanced content modules, brand stores, and other retailer-specific content.
- Develop creative briefs and partner with internal creative teams and agencies to produce high-quality digital assets that align with brand and retailer requirements.
- Manage content projects through briefing, review, legal approval, revision, and final production.
- Coordinate content uploads and maintenance across retailer platforms and content management systems.
- Execute content updates supporting product launches, seasonal campaigns, promotional programs, and retailer initiatives.
- Support content updates and optimization for select brand.com sites, ensuring content remains current and aligned with Brand Experience strategies.
- Execute Ratings & Reviews programs that strengthen content credibility and improve shopper confidence.
Content Optimization & Insights:
- Analyze retailer scorecards, content performance metrics, and digital shelf analytics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Leverage internal tools such as Salsify, Profitero, Spotfire and more to monitor search visibility, content quality, and competitive performance.
- Work with agency and internal ecommerce partners to conduct regular content audits to identify missing, outdated, or underperforming content and recommend optimization opportunities.
- Support SEO and discoverability initiatives by ensuring content is optimized for retailer search algorithms and shopper engagement.
- Share insights and recommendations with cross-functional partners to improve digital shelf performance and content effectiveness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with Sales teams to understand retailer-specific content requirements and opportunities.
- Collaborate with eCommerce, Brand Marketing, Creative, and agency partners to align content development with broader business objectives.
- Coordinate with content operations and vendor partners to ensure accurate and timely content publication.
Content Operations & Governance:
- Maintain digital shelf project trackers and manage workflows across multiple brands and retailers.
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance of product content across platforms.
- Support process improvements that enhance content quality, efficiency, and speed to market.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 5 years of relevant experience managing content or digital projects
- Strong creative acumen with proven success in developing and executing real-time performance content
- Able to translate creative feedback into clear, actionable steps for production partners
- Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to influence and motivate cross-functional teams
- Strong project management capabilities to drive complex initiatives forward
- Highly collaborative mindset; team player
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, including cross-functional groups
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
- Experience managing digital shelf content (or ecommerce content)
- Agency and/or agency management experience
- Consumer Packaged Goods industry or B2C experience
- Experience with Amazon, Walmart, and Chewy retailers
LI-JW1
LI-Hybrid
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn®
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Your Opportunity as the Assistant Lead, Digital Content
This role will support the creation and optimization of digital experiences across retailer eCommerce platforms for the Pet portfolio. Partnering with eCommerce, Sales, Creative, agency partners, and external vendors, this role will develop and execute digital shelf content that improves product discoverability, drives conversion, and delivers a consistent brand experience. This role manages the end-to-end content process, from briefing and asset development through publication, auditing, and ongoing optimization. Using retailer insights, shopper behavior, and digital shelf analytics, this role will continuously enhance content performance and contribute to business growth. Working closely with the Digital Content Lead, you will execute digital shelf initiatives and optimization programs that strengthen Smucker's omnichannel presence, deepen consumer engagement, and support broader eCommerce and Brand Experience strategies.
Location: Orrville, OH Corporate Offices
Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires.
In this role you will:
Digital Shelf Content Development & Execution:
- Develop and execute digital shelf content for key retailer partners, including product detail pages (PDPs), enhanced content modules, brand stores, and other retailer-specific content.
- Develop creative briefs and partner with internal creative teams and agencies to produce high-quality digital assets that align with brand and retailer requirements.
- Manage content projects through briefing, review, legal approval, revision, and final production.
- Coordinate content uploads and maintenance across retailer platforms and content management systems.
- Execute content updates supporting product launches, seasonal campaigns, promotional programs, and retailer initiatives.
- Support content updates and optimization for select brand.com sites, ensuring content remains current and aligned with Brand Experience strategies.
- Execute Ratings & Reviews programs that strengthen content credibility and improve shopper confidence.
Content Optimization & Insights:
- Analyze retailer scorecards, content performance metrics, and digital shelf analytics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Leverage internal tools such as Salsify, Profitero, Spotfire and more to monitor search visibility, content quality, and competitive performance.
- Work with agency and internal ecommerce partners to conduct regular content audits to identify missing, outdated, or underperforming content and recommend optimization opportunities.
- Support SEO and discoverability initiatives by ensuring content is optimized for retailer search algorithms and shopper engagement.
- Share insights and recommendations with cross-functional partners to improve digital shelf performance and content effectiveness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with Sales teams to understand retailer-specific content requirements and opportunities.
- Collaborate with eCommerce, Brand Marketing, Creative, and agency partners to align content development with broader business objectives.
- Coordinate with content operations and vendor partners to ensure accurate and timely content publication.
Content Operations & Governance:
- Maintain digital shelf project trackers and manage workflows across multiple brands and retailers.
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance of product content across platforms.
- Support process improvements that enhance content quality, efficiency, and speed to market.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 5 years of relevant experience managing content or digital projects
- Strong creative acumen with proven success in developing and executing real-time performance content
- Able to translate creative feedback into clear, actionable steps for production partners
- Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to influence and motivate cross-functional teams
- Strong project management capabilities to drive complex initiatives forward
- Highly collaborative mindset; team player
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, including cross-functional groups
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
- Experience managing digital shelf content (or ecommerce content)
- Agency and/or agency management experience
- Consumer Packaged Goods industry or B2C experience
- Experience with Amazon, Walmart, and Chewy retailers
LI-JW1
LI-Hybrid
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn®
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Digital Content Specialist
Target employers with a sponsorship track record
Large media companies, tech platforms, and healthcare systems sponsor Digital Content Specialists far more often than small agencies or startups. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have sponsored this role before rather than cold-applying broadly.
Make the degree-to-role connection explicit
H-1B sponsorship hinges on proving the job requires a specific bachelor's degree. Your resume and job offer letter should align your communications, journalism, or marketing degree directly with the content strategy and production responsibilities listed in the role.
Build a portfolio that signals specialization
Employers sponsoring visas are taking on cost and process burden. A portfolio demonstrating SEO-driven content strategy, editorial leadership, or platform-specific expertise signals you bring skills that justify that investment compared to a locally available candidate.
Apply early in the H-1B cycle
If you need H-1B sponsorship, apply to roles by January or February. Employers must file by April 1 for the fiscal year lottery. Roles posted in March often can't commit to sponsorship in time for that cap-subject filing window.
Understand that O-1A is a realistic alternative
If your work includes recognized bylines, awards, industry speaking engagements, or high-traffic content with measurable impact, the O-1A extraordinary ability visa is worth exploring. It bypasses the lottery and has no annual cap, unlike the H-1B.
Clarify sponsorship before the final interview round
Many hiring managers don't know their company's sponsorship policy. Ask your recruiter directly whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas in the last two years and whether legal resources are available to support the process before investing time in late-stage interviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Digital Content Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the position is defined. For H-1B visa eligibility, the role must qualify as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as communications, journalism, marketing, or English. Generic content roles where any degree is accepted typically don't qualify. Roles tied to a specific content vertical, like healthcare or technical documentation, have stronger cases because the degree field is narrower and more defensible.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my Digital Content Specialist visa?
Most H-1B petitions for Digital Content Specialists cite a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, English, or digital media. The degree field must match the role's core responsibilities. A degree in an unrelated field, like biology or engineering, weakens the specialty occupation argument even if you have years of content experience. Some employers accept equivalent experience under the three-for-one rule, where three years of relevant work replaces one year of formal education.
Which types of employers sponsor Digital Content Specialists most often?
Tech companies, healthcare systems, universities, financial services firms, and large media organizations sponsor this role most frequently. These employers have established immigration programs, dedicated HR resources, and recurring content needs that justify the sponsorship investment. Smaller agencies and early-stage startups are less likely to sponsor because the legal costs and administrative burden are harder to absorb. Browse Migrate Mate to find Digital Content Specialist roles from employers with verified sponsorship histories.
Can I get an O-1 visa as a Digital Content Specialist?
Yes, if your work demonstrates sustained recognition in your field. O-1 visaA criteria relevant to content professionals include published work with significant readership, editorial leadership roles, industry awards, speaking at conferences, or contributions to high-profile publications. You don't need to be a household name, but you do need documented evidence of recognition beyond standard employment. The O-1 has no annual cap or lottery, making it an attractive alternative to the H-1B for mid-career content professionals with a strong portfolio.
How competitive is visa sponsorship for Digital Content Specialists compared to technical roles?
More competitive in one way, less in another. The specialty occupation argument is harder to make for content roles than for software engineers, where the degree requirement is well-established. However, Digital Content Specialists face far less competition for available H-1B slots because fewer employers file for this job category. If your employer files and USCIS accepts the specialty occupation argument, your selection odds in the lottery are the same as anyone else's in the regular cap pool.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Digital Content Specialist 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.