CPT Production Manager Jobs
Production Manager roles on CPT put you at the intersection of operations, scheduling, and cross-functional team leadership, all areas your DSO will need to verify align directly with your enrolled program. Manufacturing, media, and consumer goods employers regularly hire CPT-authorized students for hands-on production oversight, making this one of the more CPT-accessible management tracks.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Brooklyn, NY
Work Setting: On-site / Production-based
About the Role
Support Puff Media’s livestream, video, photo, content, and event productions with equipment preparation, technical setup, and onsite production operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, test, organize, and pack cameras, lighting, audio, and grip equipment
- Assist with camera rigs, lighting setups, stands, cables, backdrops, and technical setup
- Support production teams during shoots and livestreams
- Manage batteries, media cards, cables, and equipment changes
- Track equipment inventory and check-in/check-out records
- Maintain production gear and studio organization
- Support onsite setup and breakdown
Requirements
- Background in film, production, photography, media, or related field
- Hands-on experience with cameras, lighting, audio, grip, or rigging equipment preferred
- Understanding of safe equipment setup and handling
- Portfolio, production credits, or technical work examples preferred
- Able to lift and transport production equipment
- Flexible availability for production schedules
Compensation
Stipend or $18–$20/hour
Hours may include occasional mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Work Setting: On-site / Production-based
About the Role
Support Puff Media’s livestream, video, photo, content, and event productions with equipment preparation, technical setup, and onsite production operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, test, organize, and pack cameras, lighting, audio, and grip equipment
- Assist with camera rigs, lighting setups, stands, cables, backdrops, and technical setup
- Support production teams during shoots and livestreams
- Manage batteries, media cards, cables, and equipment changes
- Track equipment inventory and check-in/check-out records
- Maintain production gear and studio organization
- Support onsite setup and breakdown
Requirements
- Background in film, production, photography, media, or related field
- Hands-on experience with cameras, lighting, audio, grip, or rigging equipment preferred
- Understanding of safe equipment setup and handling
- Portfolio, production credits, or technical work examples preferred
- Able to lift and transport production equipment
- Flexible availability for production schedules
Compensation
Stipend or $18–$20/hour
Hours may include occasional mornings, evenings, and weekends.
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Get Access To All JobsProduction Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your enrolled program includes coursework in operations, supply chain, project management, or a related discipline. Your DSO will evaluate whether the specific duties, production scheduling, team oversight, process coordination, connect directly to your curriculum. Roles with vague or purely administrative duties are harder to authorize, so ask your employer for a detailed job description before submitting your CPT request.
Can I do CPT for a part-time Production Manager position?
CPT can be part-time (under 20 hours per week) or full-time (20 hours or more), and your DSO will specify which applies based on your program requirements. Part-time CPT doesn't affect your OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT lasting 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so coordinate carefully with your DSO if your production role runs a full academic year or longer.
What industries hire CPT students for Production Manager roles?
Manufacturing, media production, consumer goods, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical operations are the most active sectors. These industries run structured production cycles that align well with academic-year CPT timelines. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers in these industries who have a track record of working with F-1 students, which signals familiarity with CPT documentation and I-20 requirements.
Will my CPT Production Manager experience count toward H-1B sponsorship later?
CPT work experience is valid U.S. work experience and can strengthen an H-1B visa petition, particularly for demonstrating specialty occupation qualifications. Production Manager roles typically require a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or operations, which aligns with H-1B specialty occupation criteria. Your CPT employer isn't obligated to sponsor H-1B, but documented production management experience improves your profile with future sponsors.
What should I submit to my DSO to authorize CPT for a Production Manager job?
Most DSOs require a signed offer letter on employer letterhead, a detailed job description listing specific production duties, and confirmation of the employment start and end dates. Some programs also require a brief written statement explaining how the role integrates with your coursework. Get all materials from your employer before your DSO meeting, missing the start date because of an incomplete packet is one of the most common CPT delays.