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Media buyer roles qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship when the position requires specialized knowledge in programmatic advertising, audience strategy, or campaign analytics. Employers across advertising agencies and in-house marketing teams regularly sponsor qualified international candidates. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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As a Programmatic Media Buyer, you will create, execute, and measure programmatic media campaigns for multiple clients to meet fundraising goals. They will work closely with account teams and media planners regarding all aspects of strategy, buying, optimization, and results.
ABOUT THE JOB
Moore Media and Digital, a division of Moore, works to build donor surround sound with video, audio, and other digital messages. Part of this is through addressable media where you know who the person is you are targeting; this includes programmatic video, CTV, programmatic display, email, texting, and some social ads. And part is through non-addressable media like DRTV, traditional radio advertising, and other digital services like website design.
Moore is a data-driven constituent experience management (CXM) company achieving accelerated growth for clients through integrated supporter experiences across all platforms, channels and devices. We are an innovation-led company that is the largest marketing, data and fundraising company in North America serving the purpose-driven industry with clients across education, association, political and commercial sectors.
YOUR IMPACT:
- Create, execute, and measure programmatic media campaigns.
- Develop Connected TV, display, and audio ad strategies that align with clients’ budgets and overall fundraising goals.
- Determine campaign-specific goals, ensure conversion tracking is accurately established, and optimize based on performance data.
- Assist web development/technical teams with pixel placement.
- Review campaign results on a regular basis; produce KPI reports and provide insights for future testing, potential audience expansion, or inventory selection.
- Provide recommendations on other digital strategies to support linear DRTV, including search engine marketing, display advertising, landing page, and conversion rate optimization.
- Work with the media planners and account management team to track budgets and invoicing.
YOUR PROFILE:
- 2+ years of programmatic experience required.
- Nonprofit or fundraising experience is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Advertising, Marketing, Business, or Communications preferred.
- Hands on DSP platform programmatic experience required; Connected TV buying experience preferred.
- Ability to review performance reports and make campaign optimizations.
- Strong ability to analyze data and make actionable decisions, and easily digestible recommendations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- An eagerness to stay on top of the latest digital advertising and industry trends.
- Friendly, customer-service oriented attitude.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU:
- Join the largest marketing and fundraising company in North America serving the nonprofit industry where we prioritize innovation and professional growth.
- Collaborate with industry subject matter experts with over 5,000 employees across the enterprise.
- To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid holidays, and generous paid time off so you can have the time and space to recharge and pursue your other passions and be with the people you care about.
- Moore is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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INTRODUCTION
As a Programmatic Media Buyer, you will create, execute, and measure programmatic media campaigns for multiple clients to meet fundraising goals. They will work closely with account teams and media planners regarding all aspects of strategy, buying, optimization, and results.
ABOUT THE JOB
Moore Media and Digital, a division of Moore, works to build donor surround sound with video, audio, and other digital messages. Part of this is through addressable media where you know who the person is you are targeting; this includes programmatic video, CTV, programmatic display, email, texting, and some social ads. And part is through non-addressable media like DRTV, traditional radio advertising, and other digital services like website design.
Moore is a data-driven constituent experience management (CXM) company achieving accelerated growth for clients through integrated supporter experiences across all platforms, channels and devices. We are an innovation-led company that is the largest marketing, data and fundraising company in North America serving the purpose-driven industry with clients across education, association, political and commercial sectors.
YOUR IMPACT:
- Create, execute, and measure programmatic media campaigns.
- Develop Connected TV, display, and audio ad strategies that align with clients’ budgets and overall fundraising goals.
- Determine campaign-specific goals, ensure conversion tracking is accurately established, and optimize based on performance data.
- Assist web development/technical teams with pixel placement.
- Review campaign results on a regular basis; produce KPI reports and provide insights for future testing, potential audience expansion, or inventory selection.
- Provide recommendations on other digital strategies to support linear DRTV, including search engine marketing, display advertising, landing page, and conversion rate optimization.
- Work with the media planners and account management team to track budgets and invoicing.
YOUR PROFILE:
- 2+ years of programmatic experience required.
- Nonprofit or fundraising experience is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Advertising, Marketing, Business, or Communications preferred.
- Hands on DSP platform programmatic experience required; Connected TV buying experience preferred.
- Ability to review performance reports and make campaign optimizations.
- Strong ability to analyze data and make actionable decisions, and easily digestible recommendations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- An eagerness to stay on top of the latest digital advertising and industry trends.
- Friendly, customer-service oriented attitude.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU:
- Join the largest marketing and fundraising company in North America serving the nonprofit industry where we prioritize innovation and professional growth.
- Collaborate with industry subject matter experts with over 5,000 employees across the enterprise.
- To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid holidays, and generous paid time off so you can have the time and space to recharge and pursue your other passions and be with the people you care about.
- Moore is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Target agency holding companies first
Large agency networks like WPP, Omnicom, and Publicis have established immigration programs and sponsor H-1B visas routinely. Their HR teams are familiar with the process, which reduces friction compared to first-time sponsors.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation
USCIS requires a specific degree nexus for H-1B approval. Emphasize how your advertising, marketing, or statistics degree directly supports your media buying responsibilities. Generic marketing backgrounds without field-specific education face higher RFE rates.
Highlight programmatic and DSP expertise
Proficiency with demand-side platforms and data-driven campaign optimization strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Skills that require advanced technical knowledge make your petition harder for USCIS to challenge during adjudication.
Apply before the H-1B lottery window closes
H-1B registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. Secure your offer and confirm your employer is prepared to register you on time. Missing the window means waiting another full year before you can be selected.
Consider in-house brand roles alongside agencies
Retail, tech, and consumer goods companies with large media budgets often hire media buyers in-house and sponsor visas. These roles sometimes offer stronger petition support because the hiring manager directly controls the immigration budget.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Not every media buying role comes with sponsorship, and filtering manually wastes time. Migrate Mate surfaces positions from employers with confirmed sponsorship history, so you focus your applications where they are most likely to lead somewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a media buyer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but it depends on how the position is structured. USCIS requires that a specific bachelor's degree in a directly related field is a minimum requirement for entry into the role. Media buyer positions tied to advertising, communications, marketing analytics, or statistics degrees generally qualify. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted are more vulnerable to RFE or denial.
What degree do I need to get H-1B sponsorship as a media buyer?
A bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or a quantitative field like statistics or data analytics gives you the strongest petition. The degree must align with the specific duties of the role. If your degree is in an unrelated field, your employer's attorney will need to build a more complex nexus argument, which increases RFE risk.
Do advertising agencies sponsor H-1B visas for media buyers?
Yes. Agency holding companies and large independent agencies sponsor H-1B visas regularly. They file high volumes of petitions annually and have immigration counsel on retainer. Smaller boutique agencies may be willing but less experienced with the process, which can slow things down. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you identify which employers have an active sponsorship track record before you apply.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a media buyer?
Your chances depend on lottery selection, not the strength of your qualifications. In recent years, USCIS has received over 400,000 registrations for 85,000 available slots, resulting in selection rates around 20 to 25 percent. If you hold a U.S. master's degree, you enter an advanced degree pool first, which offers a slightly higher effective selection rate. If not selected, you can be registered again the following March.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B if I work in media buying?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to change employers while your new petition is pending, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you have not been out of status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your current employment ends. The role and specialty occupation classification must still hold at the new employer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Media Buyer 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.