CPT Videographer Jobs

Videographer roles on CPT let you apply your film production coursework to real shoots, client deliverables, and post-production pipelines. Your DSO must authorize each position before your start date, and the work must connect directly to your enrolled program. Production companies, agencies, and in-house media teams all hire CPT students for contract and part-time shoots.

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Open Jobs33+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationLa Verne, CA
Most JobsNexstar Media Group, Inc.

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Digital Media and Content Creation Intern
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Digital Media and Content Creation Intern
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
Content & Communications
Multimedia Production
Brand & Social Media
Creative & Design
Content Marketing
Photography
Videography
Social Media Management
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
WAVY Unpaid Sports Intern, Fall 2026
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WAVY Unpaid Sports Intern, Fall 2026
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Portsmouth, Virginia
Creative Arts & Performance
Multimedia Production
Fitness & Recreation
Writing & Journalism
Videography
Video Editing
Sports & Fitness
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Penn State University
Summer Intern- Video Editing
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Penn State University
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Summer Intern- Video Editing
Penn State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
Multimedia Production
Videography
Video Editing
On-Site
None
10,000+

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State of New Mexico
Digital Media Production Intern
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State of New Mexico
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Digital Media Production Intern
State of New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Multimedia Production
Creative & Design
Videography
Video Editing
Photography
$16/hr - $24/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Wofford College
Athletics Creative Content Intern
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Athletics Creative Content Intern
Wofford College
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Content & Communications
Multimedia Production
Creative & Design
Content Marketing
Videography
Photography
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201-500

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Videographer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a videographer role qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if the role connects directly to your enrolled program. A production, communications, or media arts program typically supports videographer CPT with minimal difficulty. Programs outside that cluster, such as business or engineering, require your DSO to document a clear academic link between your coursework and the specific production duties in your offer letter.

Can I work on a freelance or per-project basis under CPT?

CPT requires a specific employer, defined dates, and duties that map to your curriculum. Per-project freelance arrangements are difficult to authorize because the start and end dates are often undefined and the employer relationship doesn't meet SEVP's employer-student requirement. A single-project contract with a fixed timeline and one employer can qualify, but ongoing gig arrangements typically don't.

How do I find videographer employers who understand CPT paperwork?

Browse Migrate Mate to filter for employers with prior international student hiring history. Production companies and agencies that have hired CPT or OPT students before already understand the I-9 process and won't delay your start date asking basic compliance questions. Cold outreach to companies with no work authorization history often stalls at the HR stage.

Does CPT for a videographer role affect my future OPT eligibility?

Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, has no effect on your OPT. Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more exhausts your OPT eligibility entirely. Most students doing semester-based production internships stay under that threshold, but track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully if you've had multiple authorizations across programs.

What job duties need to appear in my CPT offer letter for DSO approval?

Your DSO needs enough detail to connect the role to your academic program. For a videographer position, that means the offer letter should specify duties such as camera operation, lighting setup, directing, editing, or post-production workflow rather than a generic title alone. Hours per week, employment dates, and the employer's physical address must also appear so your I-20 can be updated before your start date.