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Media Buyer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply classroom media planning and ad spend strategy to real campaigns while earning academic credit. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect directly to your degree program, typically marketing, communications, or advertising.
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Embry-Riddle Athletics is seeking applicants for the 2026-27 Digital Media and Content Creation Internship. We are looking for an intern with a versatile skillset who is willing to learn and brings a positive attitude to the workplace to help build upon the team-oriented culture we have established. Embry Riddle Eagles is an NCAA Division II institution and competes in the Sunshine State Conference.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and create digital collateral, including graphics for social media, websites, and various types of digital signage.
- Capture, edit, and post high-quality video and photo content at athletic events (game day environment, community/campus groups, teams, etc.), practices, and behind-the-scenes stories using professional equipment.
- Assist in creating, implementing, and analyzing performance of the Embry-Riddle Athletics social media calendar.
- Contribute creative ideas and stay current on social media trends to produce engaging and innovative content.
- Collaborate with the external team to develop video concepts, storyboards, and scripts for various projects.
- Maintain and organize video archives, including footage, graphics, and project files, for future use.
- Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and reflects the department's values and objectives.
- Contribute to the department’s corporate partnership efforts by assisting in the delivery of sponsorship inventory.
- Assist in the creation and execution of video board content, including in-game features, motion graphics, sponsor activations, and promotional elements to enhance the fan experience.
- Potential to travel with athletic teams to capture content.
- Assist other departments and operational areas with content requests.
- Assists in special events.
- Supports the entire external team with any additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Fans First mindset.
- Photography/videography experience.
- Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
- Strong willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and strategy (Instagram, X, TikTok, etc.).
- Knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed aligning with game schedules and department events.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous intercollegiate athletics or professional sports experience, with an interest in sports marketing and/or collegiate athletic administration as a career path.
- Knowledge of the functions of a collegiate athletics department.
- Previous experience with fan engagement and game-day operations.
COMPENSATION
- Interns receive a total compensation of $25,200 for the duration of the internship. In addition, this internship includes an optional university meal plan (taxable).
DURATION
10 Months, July to May
APPLICATION PROCESS/REQUIREMENTS
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311405. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
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Cover letter
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Full Resume
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Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
INTRODUCTION
Embry-Riddle Athletics is seeking applicants for the 2026-27 Digital Media and Content Creation Internship. We are looking for an intern with a versatile skillset who is willing to learn and brings a positive attitude to the workplace to help build upon the team-oriented culture we have established. Embry Riddle Eagles is an NCAA Division II institution and competes in the Sunshine State Conference.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and create digital collateral, including graphics for social media, websites, and various types of digital signage.
- Capture, edit, and post high-quality video and photo content at athletic events (game day environment, community/campus groups, teams, etc.), practices, and behind-the-scenes stories using professional equipment.
- Assist in creating, implementing, and analyzing performance of the Embry-Riddle Athletics social media calendar.
- Contribute creative ideas and stay current on social media trends to produce engaging and innovative content.
- Collaborate with the external team to develop video concepts, storyboards, and scripts for various projects.
- Maintain and organize video archives, including footage, graphics, and project files, for future use.
- Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and reflects the department's values and objectives.
- Contribute to the department’s corporate partnership efforts by assisting in the delivery of sponsorship inventory.
- Assist in the creation and execution of video board content, including in-game features, motion graphics, sponsor activations, and promotional elements to enhance the fan experience.
- Potential to travel with athletic teams to capture content.
- Assist other departments and operational areas with content requests.
- Assists in special events.
- Supports the entire external team with any additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Fans First mindset.
- Photography/videography experience.
- Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
- Strong willingness to learn and work in a team environment.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and strategy (Instagram, X, TikTok, etc.).
- Knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed aligning with game schedules and department events.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous intercollegiate athletics or professional sports experience, with an interest in sports marketing and/or collegiate athletic administration as a career path.
- Knowledge of the functions of a collegiate athletics department.
- Previous experience with fan engagement and game-day operations.
COMPENSATION
- Interns receive a total compensation of $25,200 for the duration of the internship. In addition, this internship includes an optional university meal plan (taxable).
DURATION
10 Months, July to May
APPLICATION PROCESS/REQUIREMENTS
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311405. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
-
Cover letter
-
Full Resume
-
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
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Get Access To All JobsMedia Buyer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Media Buyer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program includes coursework in media planning, digital advertising, or marketing strategy. Your DSO will evaluate whether the specific job duties, such as managing ad budgets, negotiating placements, or analyzing campaign performance, connect directly to your enrolled curriculum. Generic administrative tasks won't satisfy the integral-part-of-curriculum requirement.
Can I do CPT at a programmatic advertising agency or an in-house brand team?
Both qualify as long as the role itself meets CPT criteria and your school approves the authorization. In-house media buying roles at consumer brands often offer more structured onboarding for CPT students. Agency roles tend to expose you to more platform variety. Either path works, provided your DSO issues the updated I-20 before your first day.
How do I find Media Buyer employers who are open to CPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you browse Media Buyer openings filtered by employers with work-authorization filing history. Focusing on employers who have previously supported sponsored candidates reduces the back-and-forth of explaining CPT to hiring teams unfamiliar with F-1 work authorization requirements.
Does CPT as a Media Buyer affect my OPT eligibility later?
Part-time CPT has no effect on OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully, especially if you take multiple CPT semesters across internships or co-ops.
What does a Media Buyer role typically look like under CPT, and what should I ask the employer?
CPT Media Buyer roles usually involve managing paid search or social campaigns, reporting on cost-per-click and return on ad spend, and coordinating with creative teams. Ask your employer to confirm your job duties in writing, that your offer letter names the exact start and end dates, and that they're E-Verify enrolled before you submit CPT paperwork to your DSO.