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Get Access To All JobsKeller Williams St. Pete operates out of two premier locations in Downtown St Pete. We are building a dominant luxury brokerage brand, powered by cutting-edge AI tools and a culture that turns real estate agents into CEO-minded business leaders. We are looking for a Director of Marketing and Social Media who is equal parts creative visionary and execution machine. You will be the architect of everything visual and strategic that represents KW St. Pete — from agent-facing collateral to brokerage-wide recruiting campaigns. This is a high-ownership role where you will set the creative direction, build out scalable systems, and eventually grow and manage a team as the department expands. We are backed by new ownership, a bold growth plan, and an unapologetic commitment to being the most innovative brokerage in the market. This is not a maintenance role. This is a ground-floor opportunity to build a marketing department from scratch and own the creative engine behind a brokerage on the rise.
Brand & Brokerage Marketing (70%)
- Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy to position KW St. Pete as the premier brokerage in Tampa Bay and attract top-producing agents
- Create compelling social media content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms
- Produce short-form and long-form video content (Reels, TikToks, YouTube) using tools like CapCut and native platform editors
- Design on-brand graphics, presentations, and digital assets using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent tools
- Plan and manage content calendars, campaign rollouts, and posting schedules using tools and various platforms
- Collaborate with leadership on recruiting-focused content and campaigns that showcase the KW St. Pete value proposition
- Capture and produce content at brokerage events, trainings, awards ceremonies, and agent spotlights
- Monitor analytics, track engagement metrics, and iterate on strategy based on performance data
- Coordinate public relations efforts by managing relationship management activities with influencers, media outlets, and community partners
- Engage with followers through comments, messages, and reviews to foster a vibrant online community while maintaining brand voice
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on branding projects, ensuring visual consistency across all digital channels
- Proofread all content meticulously to uphold high standards of accuracy and professionalism before publication
- Stay updated on the latest trends in digital marketing, social media management tools, and platform algorithms to keep strategies fresh and effective
Agent Support & Collateral (30%)
- Design professional listing flyers, brochures, postcards, and digital marketing materials for agents
- Create and maintain business card templates and agent branding packages
- Build repeatable templates and systems so agent requests are fulfilled efficiently with consistent quality
- Manage intake process for agent marketing requests with clear turnaround expectations
Department Growth
- Build and document workflows and SOPs for a scalable marketing department
- As demand grows, hire, train, and manage additional team members (designers, content creators, coordinators)
- Own the department P&L alongside leadership, contributing to revenue growth through agent services
Who You Are
- A self-starter who takes ownership and a natural creative who lives and breathes content — you’re the person who’s always creating, posting, and thinking about what’s next
- Proven experience in social media management, digital marketing, or related roles with a strong portfolio of successful campaigns
- Highly proficient in Canva, CapCut, and social media platform-native creation tools; Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus
- Deep, hands-on expertise across all major social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn) — not just posting, but understanding algorithms, trends, and what drives engagement
- Strong graphic design eye and written communication skills with the ability to produce polished, professional print and digital materials
- Organized, deadline-driven, and process-oriented — you can juggle multiple projects without dropping the ball
- Comfortable on camera and behind it — you can direct a shoot and jump in front of the lens when needed
- Professional in presentation and communication — you’ll be interacting with high-producing agents and leadership daily
- Bonus: real estate marketing experience or familiarity with the brokerage model
Compensation & Benefits
$50,000 base salary + 15% revenue share of marketing department income generated from agents. Ground-floor opportunity to build and lead a department at one of the most forward-thinking brokerages in Tampa Bay!!
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please share a link to your portfolio, personal website, or 2–3 social media profiles that best represent your creative work. (Required)
- Tell us a piece of content or campaign you created that you’re most proud of. What was the goal, what did you create, and what were the results?
Work Location: In person
Keller Williams St. Pete operates out of two premier locations in Downtown St Pete. We are building a dominant luxury brokerage brand, powered by cutting-edge AI tools and a culture that turns real estate agents into CEO-minded business leaders. We are looking for a Director of Marketing and Social Media who is equal parts creative visionary and execution machine. You will be the architect of everything visual and strategic that represents KW St. Pete — from agent-facing collateral to brokerage-wide recruiting campaigns. This is a high-ownership role where you will set the creative direction, build out scalable systems, and eventually grow and manage a team as the department expands. We are backed by new ownership, a bold growth plan, and an unapologetic commitment to being the most innovative brokerage in the market. This is not a maintenance role. This is a ground-floor opportunity to build a marketing department from scratch and own the creative engine behind a brokerage on the rise.
Brand & Brokerage Marketing (70%)
- Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy to position KW St. Pete as the premier brokerage in Tampa Bay and attract top-producing agents
- Create compelling social media content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms
- Produce short-form and long-form video content (Reels, TikToks, YouTube) using tools like CapCut and native platform editors
- Design on-brand graphics, presentations, and digital assets using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent tools
- Plan and manage content calendars, campaign rollouts, and posting schedules using tools and various platforms
- Collaborate with leadership on recruiting-focused content and campaigns that showcase the KW St. Pete value proposition
- Capture and produce content at brokerage events, trainings, awards ceremonies, and agent spotlights
- Monitor analytics, track engagement metrics, and iterate on strategy based on performance data
- Coordinate public relations efforts by managing relationship management activities with influencers, media outlets, and community partners
- Engage with followers through comments, messages, and reviews to foster a vibrant online community while maintaining brand voice
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on branding projects, ensuring visual consistency across all digital channels
- Proofread all content meticulously to uphold high standards of accuracy and professionalism before publication
- Stay updated on the latest trends in digital marketing, social media management tools, and platform algorithms to keep strategies fresh and effective
Agent Support & Collateral (30%)
- Design professional listing flyers, brochures, postcards, and digital marketing materials for agents
- Create and maintain business card templates and agent branding packages
- Build repeatable templates and systems so agent requests are fulfilled efficiently with consistent quality
- Manage intake process for agent marketing requests with clear turnaround expectations
Department Growth
- Build and document workflows and SOPs for a scalable marketing department
- As demand grows, hire, train, and manage additional team members (designers, content creators, coordinators)
- Own the department P&L alongside leadership, contributing to revenue growth through agent services
Who You Are
- A self-starter who takes ownership and a natural creative who lives and breathes content — you’re the person who’s always creating, posting, and thinking about what’s next
- Proven experience in social media management, digital marketing, or related roles with a strong portfolio of successful campaigns
- Highly proficient in Canva, CapCut, and social media platform-native creation tools; Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus
- Deep, hands-on expertise across all major social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn) — not just posting, but understanding algorithms, trends, and what drives engagement
- Strong graphic design eye and written communication skills with the ability to produce polished, professional print and digital materials
- Organized, deadline-driven, and process-oriented — you can juggle multiple projects without dropping the ball
- Comfortable on camera and behind it — you can direct a shoot and jump in front of the lens when needed
- Professional in presentation and communication — you’ll be interacting with high-producing agents and leadership daily
- Bonus: real estate marketing experience or familiarity with the brokerage model
Compensation & Benefits
$50,000 base salary + 15% revenue share of marketing department income generated from agents. Ground-floor opportunity to build and lead a department at one of the most forward-thinking brokerages in Tampa Bay!!
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please share a link to your portfolio, personal website, or 2–3 social media profiles that best represent your creative work. (Required)
- Tell us a piece of content or campaign you created that you’re most proud of. What was the goal, what did you create, and what were the results?
Work Location: In person
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Media Director
Target large media companies and agency holding groups
Publicis, WPP, IPG, and Omnicom subsidiaries have established immigration programs and sponsor Media Directors regularly. Smaller independent agencies may be willing but often lack the legal infrastructure to process petitions efficiently.
Document your specialty occupation case carefully
USCIS occasionally scrutinizes creative and media roles. A strong offer letter specifying that the position requires a degree in communications, marketing, or advertising, not just any bachelor's degree, significantly strengthens your H-1B specialty occupation argument.
Highlight measurable campaign outcomes in your portfolio
Sponsoring employers need to justify the petition cost. Budget managed, audience growth, ROAS improvements, and award recognition all demonstrate the kind of documented impact that makes an employer confident the sponsorship investment is worthwhile.
Consider the O-1A if you have industry recognition
Press coverage, industry awards, speaking engagements, or a track record managing campaigns for nationally recognized brands may qualify you for O-1A status, which bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and offers a faster path to authorization.
Start conversations with employers well before the April H-1B deadline
H-1B registration closes in late March. If you're interviewing in January or February, ask early whether the employer sponsors. Starting that conversation in April means waiting another full year before your next opportunity to enter the lottery.
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Is Media Director considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, when the role requires a degree in a specific field such as communications, marketing, advertising, or media studies. The key is that the employer's offer letter must establish that a bachelor's degree in a related discipline is the minimum requirement, not just any degree. If the posting says 'degree preferred,' USCIS may push back. Roles at larger agencies with structured degree requirements fare better than generalist leadership positions.
Which visa types are most common for Media Directors?
H-1B is the most common path, though it requires winning the annual lottery. O-1A is a strong alternative for candidates with industry awards, press coverage, or a portfolio of nationally recognized campaigns, it has no lottery and no annual cap. Australians may qualify for the E-3, which also has no lottery and allows two-year renewable status. The right visa depends on your nationality, experience level, and whether you can document extraordinary achievement.
Do employers typically cover H-1B petition costs for Media Director hires?
Most large agencies and media companies cover the employer-side filing fees, which can run several thousand dollars. By law, certain fees cannot be passed to the employee. Premium processing, which speeds USCIS review to 15 business days, is sometimes covered and sometimes not, it's worth negotiating as part of the offer. Smaller employers may be less familiar with the costs involved, so clarifying expectations early avoids friction later.
What degree do I need to qualify for Media Director visa sponsorship?
A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, advertising, or a closely related field is the standard baseline. Some employers also accept degrees in business with a concentration in marketing. If your degree is in an unrelated field, years of progressive experience in media planning, buying, or brand strategy may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, though this adds complexity to the H-1B specialty occupation argument and may require a credentials evaluation.
How do I find Media Director jobs that actually offer visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by sponsorship willingness, so you end up cold-applying to roles where it was never an option. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, every listing is from an employer open to sponsoring work visas, so you can focus your energy on roles where you actually have a shot. Filtering by role level and industry helps narrow to positions that match both your experience and your visa situation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Media 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.
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