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Brand Marketing roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Intern or Trainee program category, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor organization for DS-2019 sponsorship is the critical first step.
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Level Infinite is Tencent’s global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world.
We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a community that fosters inclusivity, connection, and accessibility. Level Infinite also provides a wide range of services and resources to our network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the true potential of their games.
WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILS
Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China. Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world. Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.
Level Infinite is Tencent’s global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world. We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a community that fosters inclusivity, connection, and accessibility. Level Infinite also provides a wide range of services and resources to our network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the true potential of their games.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a highly creative and strategic Marketing Planning Intern to support our marketing team in developing campaign ideas and integrated marketing plans. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates who are interested in brand strategy, creative marketing, and campaign planning and want hands-on experience working on real consumer and entertainment-driven campaigns. You will work closely with the Marketing Manager and cross-functional teams to help shape ideas, build presentations, and turn creative concepts into executable plans—while learning how integrated marketing comes together in a fast-paced, real-world environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the development of creative marketing plans for individual campaigns, including early-stage concepting, messaging direction, channel ideas, and activation frameworks.
- Assist in brainstorming culturally relevant, trend-driven campaign ideas informed by audience insights, product positioning, and current market trends.
- Collaborate with internal teams (creative, social, influencer, production, media) to help translate campaign ideas into clear briefs and presentation materials.
- Research and track emerging cultural trends, internet moments, content formats, and digital behaviors, and share insights that inspire campaign ideas.
- Help prepare pitch decks, creative proposals, and strategy documents, ensuring they are well-structured, visually polished, and on-brand.
- Support post-campaign analysis, helping gather performance insights, summarize learnings, and identify areas for future optimization.
WHO WE LOOK FOR
- Has previous internship experience in Brand marketing and Gaming industry.
- Strong interest in brand marketing, creative strategy, integrated campaigns, and pop culture.
- Familiarity with North American marketing channels, especially social media, digital content, influencers, and experiential marketing.
- Creative mindset with a good eye for visual culture, trends, and platform-native content (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc.).
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to help build clear and compelling slides, briefs, and written summaries.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
- Interest in gaming, entertainment, lifestyle, or youth/Gen Z culture is a strong plus.
- Proficiency in Google Slides/PowerPoint (design skills are a bonus but not required).
LOCATION
US-California-Irvine Co-working, US-California-Los Angeles
The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $24.81 to $42.70 per hour. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position will be eligible for 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, full-time interns are also eligible to enroll in the Company-sponsored medical plan.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT TENCENT
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
ABOUT THE HIRING TEAM
Level Infinite is Tencent’s global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world.
We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a community that fosters inclusivity, connection, and accessibility. Level Infinite also provides a wide range of services and resources to our network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the true potential of their games.
WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILS
Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China. Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world. Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.
Level Infinite is Tencent’s global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world. We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a community that fosters inclusivity, connection, and accessibility. Level Infinite also provides a wide range of services and resources to our network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the true potential of their games.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a highly creative and strategic Marketing Planning Intern to support our marketing team in developing campaign ideas and integrated marketing plans. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates who are interested in brand strategy, creative marketing, and campaign planning and want hands-on experience working on real consumer and entertainment-driven campaigns. You will work closely with the Marketing Manager and cross-functional teams to help shape ideas, build presentations, and turn creative concepts into executable plans—while learning how integrated marketing comes together in a fast-paced, real-world environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the development of creative marketing plans for individual campaigns, including early-stage concepting, messaging direction, channel ideas, and activation frameworks.
- Assist in brainstorming culturally relevant, trend-driven campaign ideas informed by audience insights, product positioning, and current market trends.
- Collaborate with internal teams (creative, social, influencer, production, media) to help translate campaign ideas into clear briefs and presentation materials.
- Research and track emerging cultural trends, internet moments, content formats, and digital behaviors, and share insights that inspire campaign ideas.
- Help prepare pitch decks, creative proposals, and strategy documents, ensuring they are well-structured, visually polished, and on-brand.
- Support post-campaign analysis, helping gather performance insights, summarize learnings, and identify areas for future optimization.
WHO WE LOOK FOR
- Has previous internship experience in Brand marketing and Gaming industry.
- Strong interest in brand marketing, creative strategy, integrated campaigns, and pop culture.
- Familiarity with North American marketing channels, especially social media, digital content, influencers, and experiential marketing.
- Creative mindset with a good eye for visual culture, trends, and platform-native content (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc.).
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to help build clear and compelling slides, briefs, and written summaries.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
- Interest in gaming, entertainment, lifestyle, or youth/Gen Z culture is a strong plus.
- Proficiency in Google Slides/PowerPoint (design skills are a bonus but not required).
LOCATION
US-California-Irvine Co-working, US-California-Los Angeles
The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $24.81 to $42.70 per hour. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position will be eligible for 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, full-time interns are also eligible to enroll in the Company-sponsored medical plan.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT TENCENT
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Brand Marketing
Document your marketing credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, portfolio samples, and employer reference letters that demonstrate formal training in brand strategy, campaign management, or consumer research. Designated sponsors evaluate these when assessing your eligibility for the Trainee category.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee program eligibility
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program abroad. The Trainee category fits professionals within five years of graduation or with substantial brand marketing work experience. Applying to the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance.
Target host employers with structured training programs
J-1 visa Trainee placements require a formal Training or Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002). Brand marketing teams at mid-size to large organizations are more likely to have HR infrastructure to complete this form than early-stage startups.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned brand marketing roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hosting international marketing professionals. Filtering by role and sponsorship type surfaces host organizations already familiar with the J-1 coordination process, cutting your research time significantly.
Confirm the host employer's 2-year rule exposure
Some brand marketing professionals from countries with bilateral exchange agreements face a 2-year home residency requirement after their J-1 program ends. Clarify this with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it affects future visa transitions.
Align your program dates with the DS-2019 filing timeline
Your designated sponsor must issue the DS-2019 before you apply for the J-1 visa at a U.S. consulate. Build at least eight to ten weeks into your start date negotiation to allow the sponsor time to review your training plan and process paperwork.
Brand Marketing J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a brand marketing professional?
It depends on your career stage. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past five years or have significant professional experience in brand marketing, the Trainee category is the appropriate fit. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and determines which category you qualify for based on your background.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a brand marketing role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or CIEE administer the program, issue the DS-2019, and monitor compliance. Your host employer, the brand marketing team or company you work with, is separate from the sponsor. The employer does not file visa paperwork the way they would for an H-1B visa.
How do I find U.S. brand marketing employers open to J-1 hosting?
Use Migrate Mate to search for brand marketing roles at employers with a history of hosting international professionals. Many companies are open to J-1 arrangements but don't advertise it explicitly in job postings. Targeting organizations with established HR functions or international teams increases your odds of finding a host willing to complete the required DS-7002 training plan.
What does the DS-7002 training plan require for brand marketing placements?
The DS-7002 is a structured document that outlines the specific skills, tasks, and learning objectives of your brand marketing program, broken down by phase. It must detail activities like campaign strategy, brand analysis, or digital marketing execution. Both your host employer and your designated sponsor sign it. Vague training plans are a common reason sponsors delay or reject DS-2019 issuance.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to brand marketing J-1 holders?
It may. The 2-year home residency requirement applies if your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List or if your program was government-funded. Brand marketing is not typically on the skills list, but funding source and nationality matter. Your designated sponsor can confirm your status before you finalize your offer, since the requirement affects your ability to change to H-1B or green card status later.