J-1 Visa Copywriter Jobs
Copywriter roles in the United States are most commonly available to exchange visitors under the J-1 Trainee or Intern category, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to structure a training plan is the central challenge, and securing sponsorship through a State Department-designated organization is the required first step.
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Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP).
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
Who we are:
The Lacek Group is a collection of brilliant, passionate, intellectually curious, and unique people who work on the leading edge of customer engagement. We come to work every day to help our clients build longer-lasting, more profitable customer relationships. We listen, collaborate and celebrate together. We treat each other with kindness and respect. And we believe different perspectives drive innovation, fuel creativity and make our business and communities better.
Together with our parent company Ogilvy, one of the most creative and effective agencies in the world, we believe diversity drives smarter work for our clients — and better business for us. We believe inclusion is essential, and we welcome all who are ready to join our push for positive change. Every single day.
What we need:
We are seeking a Copywriter Intern to join our Summer 2026 Internship Class. This will be a hybrid internship, working at The Lacek Group's Downtown Minneapolis, MN offices.
- Copywriter Intern (1 opening)
What you’ll do:
As an intern, you will support your respective team with client project deliverables for some of our biggest clients. You may gain experience in project routing; project layout and copy; internal kick-off and strategy meetings; ad hoc assignments; client promotional events; email testing; and managing projects. This full-time, 10-week internship will take place from June 8 through August 14 and offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience.
What you’ll bring:
- Working toward Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, English, Journalism or another business-related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed to contribute within a team-oriented environment
- Strong detail orientation and follow-through skills
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Agility in an ever-changing environment
- Previous experience managing projects is also preferred
You’ll love working at The Lacek Group – smart people, casual environment, engaging and inclusive culture, and fantastic growth opportunities.
This position is hybrid, with an expectation to be onsite in our downtown Minneapolis, MN office 10x a month.
The Lacek Group
700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 610
Minneapolis, MN 55402
The Lacek Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range
$18—$18 USD
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP).
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
Who we are:
The Lacek Group is a collection of brilliant, passionate, intellectually curious, and unique people who work on the leading edge of customer engagement. We come to work every day to help our clients build longer-lasting, more profitable customer relationships. We listen, collaborate and celebrate together. We treat each other with kindness and respect. And we believe different perspectives drive innovation, fuel creativity and make our business and communities better.
Together with our parent company Ogilvy, one of the most creative and effective agencies in the world, we believe diversity drives smarter work for our clients — and better business for us. We believe inclusion is essential, and we welcome all who are ready to join our push for positive change. Every single day.
What we need:
We are seeking a Copywriter Intern to join our Summer 2026 Internship Class. This will be a hybrid internship, working at The Lacek Group's Downtown Minneapolis, MN offices.
- Copywriter Intern (1 opening)
What you’ll do:
As an intern, you will support your respective team with client project deliverables for some of our biggest clients. You may gain experience in project routing; project layout and copy; internal kick-off and strategy meetings; ad hoc assignments; client promotional events; email testing; and managing projects. This full-time, 10-week internship will take place from June 8 through August 14 and offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience.
What you’ll bring:
- Working toward Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, English, Journalism or another business-related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed to contribute within a team-oriented environment
- Strong detail orientation and follow-through skills
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Agility in an ever-changing environment
- Previous experience managing projects is also preferred
You’ll love working at The Lacek Group – smart people, casual environment, engaging and inclusive culture, and fantastic growth opportunities.
This position is hybrid, with an expectation to be onsite in our downtown Minneapolis, MN office 10x a month.
The Lacek Group
700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 610
Minneapolis, MN 55402
The Lacek Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range
$18—$18 USD
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Copywriter
Align your portfolio to training plan requirements
J-1 training plans require phase-by-phase learning objectives tied to your existing skills. Build a portfolio that shows progression across copy formats, brand, SEO, direct response, so the host employer can map your development against DOL's structured training criteria.
Confirm the host employer understands DS-2019 obligations
Many creative agencies assume they're the visa sponsor. Before accepting an offer, verify the employer knows they're the host organization and that a State Department-designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, not them.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1 sponsorship-aligned roles
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers advertising copywriter positions that align with exchange visitor program categories. Filtering by visa type helps you avoid wasting outreach on employers unfamiliar with the J-1 host structure.
Target agencies with established international hiring patterns
Advertising agencies and content studios that regularly hire internationally are more likely to engage with J-1 training plan paperwork. Look for job postings that reference visa-awareness or teams with non-U.S. team members as practical signals.
Check whether your copywriter role carries the two-year rule
If your home country government funded your training or the role appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, a two-year home residency requirement may apply after your program ends. Confirm your country's status with USCIS before finalizing your position.
Request a signed training plan before program start
Your designated sponsor requires a completed SEVIS-compliant training plan countersigned by both you and the host employer before issuing your DS-2019. Delays in getting employer sign-off are the most common reason Copywriter program start dates slip.
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Find Copywriter JobsCopywriter J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to copywriter positions?
It depends on your career stage. If you're a current student or within one year of graduation, the Intern category applies. If you've been working in marketing, content, or communications for at least one year post-degree, you'd qualify under the Trainee category. Both require a structured training plan and a State Department-designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019.
Does the hiring agency sponsor my J-1 visa directly?
No. The advertising agency or brand studio you work for is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. J-1 sponsorship is administered by a separate State Department-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, which issues the DS-2019 form and monitors your program compliance throughout. Your host employer signs the training plan but does not hold sponsoring authority.
What does a copywriter training plan need to include for J-1 approval?
The training plan must break your program into phases, each with specific learning objectives tied to a copywriting discipline, for example, week one through eight covering brand voice development, followed by SEO copywriting and direct response. Vague descriptions like 'assisting with content' are rejected. The more precisely the plan maps to measurable skill acquisition, the fewer revision requests you'll receive from the designated sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 copywriters?
Use Migrate Mate to search for copywriter roles at employers with a demonstrated history of hiring exchange visitors. Many creative studios and content agencies are unfamiliar with the J-1 host structure, so targeting employers already listed as visa-aware saves considerable time and avoids late-stage offer withdrawals when legal teams realize the paperwork involved.
Can a copywriter J-1 trainee switch host employers mid-program?
Changing host employers during a J-1 Trainee program is possible but requires your designated sponsor to approve a program amendment and issue an updated DS-2019. The new host employer must submit a revised training plan for sponsor review, and you cannot begin work at the new employer until the amendment is formally approved. Gaps in host coverage can jeopardize your program status.
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