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Senior Marketing Strategist roles qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, business, or a related field. Employers file an LCA with the DOL before sponsoring, confirming the role meets prevailing wage standards. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.
We are actively seeking a Senior Practice Management Strategist to join our Marketing Strategy Team in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE.
This is a high-impact, individual contributor role for someone who thrives in building from the ground up, operates with independence, and takes ownership of outcomes, while working closely with key partners across the business.
In this role, you will lead the strategy, development, and promotion of practice management initiatives that equip financial professionals with additional tools and insights to grow their businesses. You will identify market opportunities, shape scalable solutions, and bring external expertise into the organization to drive business growth.
This is a new role within a Marketing Strategy team of 22 in the Consumer Markets division. You will partner closely with Advanced Design and Retirement Strategy teams, along with marketing strategists and relationship marketers across Life and Annuities. This role requires strong judgment, accountability, and the ability to move work forward with limited direction. You will be expected to be in the office four days a week.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you’ll help move us forward:
- Drive a multi-year practice management roadmap aligned to business priorities and sales strategies.
- Partner closely with Advanced Design and Retirement Strategy teams to identify opportunities and translate them into actionable initiatives.
- Act as the bridge between marketing strategy and execution, ensuring ideas are practical, scalable, and aligned to wholesaler and financial professional needs.
- Identify audience needs through research and field insights, and turn them into resources for the wholesaling team.
- Evaluate the competitive landscape and industry trends to uncover differentiated opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal partners to identify, evaluate, and engage external partners, including agencies, consultants, and industry experts, aligned to specific initiatives.
- Support partner selection and onboarding processes, including research, evaluation, and recommendations, while working in coordination with teams that own existing relationships.
- Contribute to project execution involving external partners, partnering closely with internal stakeholders and, where appropriate, serving as a day-to-day contact for specific initiatives.
- Build business cases, define scope, and develop statements of work for external engagements.
- Develop clear strategy documents, creative briefs, and integrated plans that drive execution and adoption.
- Influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions to move initiatives forward.
- Track performance and continuously refine approach based on results and feedback.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The experience you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in marketing strategy, consulting, practice management, or financial services marketing.
- Proven ability to build and execute strategic roadmaps from concept through delivery.
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to turn insights into clear, actionable strategies.
- Experience working with and managing external partners or vendors.
- Ability to develop business cases and define scope for complex initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Excellent communication skills, including presenting to senior leaders.
- Ability to simplify complex concepts into practical, usable solutions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you stand out:
- Background working with financial professionals or within life insurance, annuities, or wealth management.
- Proven ability to develop practice management or sales enablement strategies.
- Familiarity with engaging industry experts or thought leaders.
- Experience evaluating or implementing white-labeled solutions.
- Advanced degree or relevant professional designation preferred.
- Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to present to senior leaders and gain buy-in.
COMPENSATION
The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.
- Base Pay Range: $137,610.00 - $168,190.00
YOUR BENEFITS START DAY 1
Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.
- Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
- Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
- Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
EEO STATEMENT
Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.
INTRODUCTION
Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.
We are actively seeking a Senior Practice Management Strategist to join our Marketing Strategy Team in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE.
This is a high-impact, individual contributor role for someone who thrives in building from the ground up, operates with independence, and takes ownership of outcomes, while working closely with key partners across the business.
In this role, you will lead the strategy, development, and promotion of practice management initiatives that equip financial professionals with additional tools and insights to grow their businesses. You will identify market opportunities, shape scalable solutions, and bring external expertise into the organization to drive business growth.
This is a new role within a Marketing Strategy team of 22 in the Consumer Markets division. You will partner closely with Advanced Design and Retirement Strategy teams, along with marketing strategists and relationship marketers across Life and Annuities. This role requires strong judgment, accountability, and the ability to move work forward with limited direction. You will be expected to be in the office four days a week.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you’ll help move us forward:
- Drive a multi-year practice management roadmap aligned to business priorities and sales strategies.
- Partner closely with Advanced Design and Retirement Strategy teams to identify opportunities and translate them into actionable initiatives.
- Act as the bridge between marketing strategy and execution, ensuring ideas are practical, scalable, and aligned to wholesaler and financial professional needs.
- Identify audience needs through research and field insights, and turn them into resources for the wholesaling team.
- Evaluate the competitive landscape and industry trends to uncover differentiated opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal partners to identify, evaluate, and engage external partners, including agencies, consultants, and industry experts, aligned to specific initiatives.
- Support partner selection and onboarding processes, including research, evaluation, and recommendations, while working in coordination with teams that own existing relationships.
- Contribute to project execution involving external partners, partnering closely with internal stakeholders and, where appropriate, serving as a day-to-day contact for specific initiatives.
- Build business cases, define scope, and develop statements of work for external engagements.
- Develop clear strategy documents, creative briefs, and integrated plans that drive execution and adoption.
- Influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions to move initiatives forward.
- Track performance and continuously refine approach based on results and feedback.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The experience you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in marketing strategy, consulting, practice management, or financial services marketing.
- Proven ability to build and execute strategic roadmaps from concept through delivery.
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to turn insights into clear, actionable strategies.
- Experience working with and managing external partners or vendors.
- Ability to develop business cases and define scope for complex initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Excellent communication skills, including presenting to senior leaders.
- Ability to simplify complex concepts into practical, usable solutions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What makes you stand out:
- Background working with financial professionals or within life insurance, annuities, or wealth management.
- Proven ability to develop practice management or sales enablement strategies.
- Familiarity with engaging industry experts or thought leaders.
- Experience evaluating or implementing white-labeled solutions.
- Advanced degree or relevant professional designation preferred.
- Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to present to senior leaders and gain buy-in.
COMPENSATION
The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.
- Base Pay Range: $137,610.00 - $168,190.00
YOUR BENEFITS START DAY 1
Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.
- Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
- Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
- Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
EEO STATEMENT
Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.
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Target employers with an LCA filing history
Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for marketing roles are already familiar with the sponsorship process. This significantly reduces friction when negotiating sponsorship, since the employer isn't navigating the process for the first time.
Frame your specialization as a differentiator
Employers are more likely to sponsor when they can't easily source the same skill set domestically. Specializations in performance marketing, brand strategy, or marketing analytics strengthen the case that your expertise justifies the sponsorship investment.
Clarify the degree requirement in the job description
H-1B specialty occupation status requires the role to normally require a specific bachelor's degree. Job postings that list 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required' can complicate approval, so confirm the employer will reflect this accurately in the LCA.
Understand the H-1B lottery timing before you accept an offer
H-1B registrations open in March each year for an October start date. If you're not already in H-1B status, confirm whether your employer will sponsor for the next available cap season and what your work authorization covers in the interim period.
Consider O-1A if you have a strong professional track record
Senior marketers with documented achievements, industry recognition, published work, or significant media coverage may qualify for the O-1A visa, which has no lottery and no annual cap. It requires demonstrating extraordinary ability through multiple qualifying criteria.
Get clarity on sponsorship scope during the offer stage
Some employers sponsor for H-1B but won't commit to green card sponsorship. If long-term U.S. residency is your goal, ask directly about the employer's PERM sponsorship policy before accepting an offer to avoid complications later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Marketing Strategist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, business, communications, or a closely related field as a minimum condition of employment. The key word is 'required', if the job description says the degree is preferred or a substitute for experience, USCIS may question specialty occupation status. Employers should work with immigration counsel to draft the job description and LCA accurately.
What degree field do I need for H-1B sponsorship as a Senior Marketing Strategist?
Most approved H-1B visa petitions for senior marketing roles cite degrees in marketing, business administration, communications, or economics. The degree field must have a logical connection to the specific duties of the role. A general business degree typically supports a strategy-focused position, while a pure liberal arts degree without relevant coursework may face more scrutiny during adjudication.
How likely is it that an employer will sponsor a Senior Marketing Strategist for a visa?
Sponsorship is more common at larger companies, tech firms, and multinational brands that have established immigration programs. Senior-level roles are generally easier to justify for sponsorship than entry-level positions because the employer can more credibly argue the role requires specialized expertise not readily available domestically. Browsing sponsored marketing roles on Migrate Mate can help you identify which employers are actively hiring with sponsorship.
Can I qualify for an O-1A visa as a Senior Marketing Strategist?
Potentially, yes. The O-1A requires demonstrating extraordinary ability through criteria such as high salary relative to peers, critical employment at a distinguished organization, judging others' work, original contributions of major significance, or published material about your work. Senior marketers with a strong public profile, industry awards, or documented business impact can build a credible O-1A case. Unlike the H-1B, there's no lottery and no annual cap.
What happens to my visa status if I change employers as a Senior Marketing Strategist?
On an H-1B, you can change employers using H-1B portability, your new employer files a transfer petition, and you can begin working for them once it's received by USCIS, before approval. The new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation. On an O-1 visa, there's no portability rule; your new employer must file a fresh petition. In either case, your status is tied to the sponsoring employer, so gaps in employment require careful planning.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Marketing Strategist 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.