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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
-
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 JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Content Specialist
Align your portfolio to specialty occupation standards
Content Specialist roles qualify under J-1 when the work requires specialized knowledge in areas like content strategy, SEO, or multimedia production. Document your degree field and past projects clearly so your host employer can justify the role to a designated sponsor.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist category early
If you graduated within the last year and have fewer than five years of content experience, the J-1 Trainee category fits your profile. More senior professionals with a specific expertise area apply under Specialist. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned content roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. content and media roles by employers familiar with exchange visitor sponsorship. Targeting host organizations that have previously worked with designated sponsors cuts negotiation time significantly at the offer stage.
Request a training plan template before signing offers
Your host employer must submit a structured training plan, Form DS-7002, outlining your learning objectives and supervision schedule. Ask for a draft before you accept any offer so you can confirm the role's scope matches what a designated sponsor will approve.
Check the 2-year home residency requirement upfront
Content Specialist positions funded by your home government or a U.S. government entity may trigger a two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Verify whether your specific funding source imposes this obligation before committing to a host employer.
Confirm your host employer's E-Verify enrollment
Designated sponsors typically require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify as a condition of program participation. Confirm enrollment during the interview process, not after an offer arrives, to avoid having a placement fall through at the compliance stage.
Content Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Content Specialist role?
The right category depends on your career stage. Current students or recent graduates pursuing structured learning in content production or strategy typically qualify under J-1 Intern. Professionals with a degree and at least one year of relevant experience apply under J-1 Trainee. Senior practitioners with a recognized specialty, such as content localization or brand journalism, may qualify under J-1 Specialist, which requires five or more years of professional experience in that specific area.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a Content Specialist position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE issue the DS-2019 form and take legal responsibility for your exchange program. Your host employer provides the job and the training environment but does not hold the sponsoring designation. This distinction matters because any compliance issues go through the designated sponsor, not your employer's HR department.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Content Specialists?
Use Migrate Mate to search for content and communications roles at U.S. employers with a history of working with exchange visitors. Many host employers for content roles are in media, higher education, nonprofits, and marketing agencies, but not all of them advertise J-1 openness in job postings. Filtering by exchange-visitor-compatible roles on Migrate Mate surfaces positions where the employer is already familiar with the host organization requirements.
Can a Content Specialist role on J-1 lead to a green card or H-1B later?
A J-1 visa does not lead directly to a green card or H-1B visa, and some J-1 holders face a two-year home residency requirement that must be fulfilled or waived before changing to most immigrant or dual-intent visa categories. Content Specialist work is generally classified as a specialty occupation, so H-1B is a realistic next step if you return home first or obtain a waiver. Start assessing the two-year requirement as early as the offer stage.
What documents should a Content Specialist prepare before approaching a designated sponsor?
You need a confirmed offer letter or training plan from a U.S. host employer, a current resume showing your degree field and relevant content experience, and any portfolio materials that demonstrate specialized skills such as editorial strategy, multimedia production, or SEO. The designated sponsor reviews all of these before issuing the DS-2019. Gaps between your stated expertise and your actual work samples are a common reason sponsors request additional documentation or decline to issue the form.