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Communications professionals can enter the U.S. through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern category, depending on whether you hold a degree or are still enrolled. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan while your host employer runs day-to-day work.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated student (graduate or undergraduate) to serve as a Marketing Communications Intern. This position will support the school’s Marketing and Strategic Communications team through strategic content creation, social media management, event promotion, and digital communications.
This internship offers hands-on experience working with a collaborative communications team focused on telling the stories of graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni while promoting the impact and initiatives of the Fox Graduate School.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility for the position is social media and content creation, which includes:
- Create engaging written, visual, and video content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms
- Capture photos and short-form video clips featuring graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni
- Assist in maintaining an editorial calendar and publishing schedule
- Monitor engagement and support community management efforts
- Research trends and recommend new ideas, tools, or platforms
Additional responsibilities may include the following, based on the candidate’s skills, experiences, and interests, such as:
- Developing promotional materials for Fox Graduate School initiatives and events (e.g., Graduate Exhibition, Three Minute Thesis, Summer Research Opportunities Program, commencement activities, workshops)
- Supporting event marketing campaigns across digital and print channels
- Assisting with on-site event coverage, including live posting and photography
- Helping to update and manage website content
- Drafting news and feature stories
- Drafting and testing promotional emails
- Supporting copyediting and proofreading of marketing materials
- Ensuring content aligns with Penn State brand standards
- Developing analytics reports
Qualifications
- Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, business, English, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with social media platforms and content creation tools
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud
- Basic photography and/or videography skills preferred
- Comfort with analytics tools (e.g., platform insights, Google Analytics)
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects
- Willingness to learn new tools and adapt to evolving priorities
Compensation and Time Commitment
This is a paid internship, $15 per hour, for 10 hours per week during the fall 2026 semester with possibility of extending into the spring semester.
To Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 3–5 samples of relevant work (writing, social media posts, graphics, video, or other marketing materials). Applications without these required documents will not be reviewed.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
-
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated student (graduate or undergraduate) to serve as a Marketing Communications Intern. This position will support the school’s Marketing and Strategic Communications team through strategic content creation, social media management, event promotion, and digital communications.
This internship offers hands-on experience working with a collaborative communications team focused on telling the stories of graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni while promoting the impact and initiatives of the Fox Graduate School.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility for the position is social media and content creation, which includes:
- Create engaging written, visual, and video content for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms
- Capture photos and short-form video clips featuring graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni
- Assist in maintaining an editorial calendar and publishing schedule
- Monitor engagement and support community management efforts
- Research trends and recommend new ideas, tools, or platforms
Additional responsibilities may include the following, based on the candidate’s skills, experiences, and interests, such as:
- Developing promotional materials for Fox Graduate School initiatives and events (e.g., Graduate Exhibition, Three Minute Thesis, Summer Research Opportunities Program, commencement activities, workshops)
- Supporting event marketing campaigns across digital and print channels
- Assisting with on-site event coverage, including live posting and photography
- Helping to update and manage website content
- Drafting news and feature stories
- Drafting and testing promotional emails
- Supporting copyediting and proofreading of marketing materials
- Ensuring content aligns with Penn State brand standards
- Developing analytics reports
Qualifications
- Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, business, English, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with social media platforms and content creation tools
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud
- Basic photography and/or videography skills preferred
- Comfort with analytics tools (e.g., platform insights, Google Analytics)
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects
- Willingness to learn new tools and adapt to evolving priorities
Compensation and Time Commitment
This is a paid internship, $15 per hour, for 10 hours per week during the fall 2026 semester with possibility of extending into the spring semester.
To Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 3–5 samples of relevant work (writing, social media posts, graphics, video, or other marketing materials). Applications without these required documents will not be reviewed.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Communications
Align your documents to J-1 training goals
Your resume, portfolio, and degree transcripts need to map directly to a structured training plan. Sponsors evaluate whether your communications background justifies each phase of on-the-job learning, so generic application materials rarely clear that bar.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee before applying
Intern status requires current enrollment or graduation within the past 12 months. If you graduated earlier, you need the Trainee category, which requires at least one year of post-degree professional communications experience outside the U.S.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned roles
Not every communications employer understands the host-organization model or is willing to execute a training plan. Use Migrate Mate to surface U.S. employers already familiar with J-1 visa exchange visitor arrangements in communications and media.
Verify your role qualifies as specialty communications work
J-1 Trainee placements in communications must involve substantive skill development, not clerical support. Cross-reference your job duties against the O*NET occupation profile for your target title to confirm the role meets the program's training-orientation standard.
Confirm your host employer will sign the training plan
Before a designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, your host employer must co-sign a detailed training plan outlining objectives, supervision, and evaluation checkpoints. Get written confirmation from a hiring manager or HR contact that they'll complete this step.
Check whether your category carries a home-residency requirement
Some J-1 participants in government-funded or skills-shortage categories must return home for two years after the program ends. Review the DS-2019 your sponsor issues to confirm whether the two-year requirement applies to your specific communications placement.
Communications J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a communications professional?
It depends on where you are in your career. Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of their degree typically qualify under the Intern category. Communications professionals with at least one year of post-degree work experience outside the U.S. fall under the Trainee category, which covers roles in public relations, media, corporate communications, and content strategy.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa in communications, the employer or a separate organization?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT. That organization issues your DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance. Your host employer, the communications company or agency where you work, is not the legal sponsor. Both parties sign your training plan, but only the designated sponsor holds responsibility for your J-1 status.
How do I find U.S. communications employers willing to host a J-1 exchange visitor?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for identifying U.S. employers in communications who are already familiar with the J-1 host-organization model. Many employers in advertising, public affairs, and digital media have hosted J-1 participants before, but they don't always advertise that openness. Filtering by role type helps you find positions where sponsorship is a realistic outcome rather than an afterthought.
Does the two-year home-residency requirement affect communications trainees?
It can. The two-year home-residency requirement applies when your program is funded by your home government, the U.S. government, or when your occupation appears on a skills-shortage list tied to your home country. Communications roles don't automatically trigger it, but you should check your DS-2019 and confirm your category with your designated sponsor before assuming you can transition directly to another visa status after the program.
What does a J-1 training plan require for a communications placement?
The training plan must detail specific skill objectives tied to communications disciplines, such as media strategy, content production, or public relations. It outlines supervision arrangements, evaluation timelines, and the progression of responsibilities over the placement period. Your host employer co-signs the plan, and the designated sponsor reviews it for compliance before issuing the DS-2019. Vague or clerical-sounding duties are common reasons sponsors reject proposed placements.