J-1 Visa Digital Media Buyer Jobs
Digital Media Buyer roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan with the host employer.
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Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Training and Staff Development Bureau advances the responsibility of creating an organizational culture of multimodal learning and training, sharing, knowledge, environmental responsibility, and financial stewardship while enhancing and advancing the workforce and future of the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are recruiting college undergraduate students enrolled in accredited Digital Media Production programs to join our NMDOT-TSDB team as a digital media production intern and apply the technical and creative skills they are learning in college to work in multiple areas of studio/location production.
Successful applicants will exercise their multitasking abilities as they assist in developing ideas, executing lighting, audio, HD (4K) video, multi-camera recording, green screen, editing, graphic design, and streaming by performing required/assigned tasks, whether it is handling the lighting, presenting on camera, or running errands.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to build industry relationships and gain valuable experience as part of our design, development and production staff. Successful applicants will also employ organizational skills as they coordinate different aspects of various productions to ensure that all production aspects meet and maintain established, bureau/department criteria in quality control and technical specifications.
CUSTOMERS
Primarily NMDOT divisions/units/bureaus and employees with opportunities to interact with other federal, state, county, city, and tribal entities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university OR completion of at least four (4) semesters (or equivalent) at an accredited college or university within the last two (2) years.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in office, studio space and on location settings with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and mobile device usage accompanied by digital media production equipment. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
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Agency Contact Information: TSDB Staff Manager (505) 469-4287 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
INTRODUCTION
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Training and Staff Development Bureau advances the responsibility of creating an organizational culture of multimodal learning and training, sharing, knowledge, environmental responsibility, and financial stewardship while enhancing and advancing the workforce and future of the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are recruiting college undergraduate students enrolled in accredited Digital Media Production programs to join our NMDOT-TSDB team as a digital media production intern and apply the technical and creative skills they are learning in college to work in multiple areas of studio/location production.
Successful applicants will exercise their multitasking abilities as they assist in developing ideas, executing lighting, audio, HD (4K) video, multi-camera recording, green screen, editing, graphic design, and streaming by performing required/assigned tasks, whether it is handling the lighting, presenting on camera, or running errands.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to build industry relationships and gain valuable experience as part of our design, development and production staff. Successful applicants will also employ organizational skills as they coordinate different aspects of various productions to ensure that all production aspects meet and maintain established, bureau/department criteria in quality control and technical specifications.
CUSTOMERS
Primarily NMDOT divisions/units/bureaus and employees with opportunities to interact with other federal, state, county, city, and tribal entities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university OR completion of at least four (4) semesters (or equivalent) at an accredited college or university within the last two (2) years.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in office, studio space and on location settings with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and mobile device usage accompanied by digital media production equipment. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: TSDB Staff Manager (505) 469-4287 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Digital Media Buyer
Align your portfolio with U.S. platforms
Before applying, document campaign work on platforms dominant in the U.S. market, such as Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and The Trade Desk. Your DS-2019 training plan must map your existing skills to specific learning objectives at the host employer.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
The Intern category requires current enrollment or graduation within 12 months. Trainee status fits professionals with a degree plus one year of experience, or five years of work history. Applying under the wrong category causes DS-2019 issuance delays that can cost you an offer.
Target host employers with programmatic buying budgets
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. companies actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors in marketing functions. Agencies running programmatic, display, and paid social campaigns are more likely to structure a compliant 12-month training plan around your role.
Verify the host employer's training plan requirements
Every J-1 placement requires a signed DS-7002 Training or Internship Placement Plan. Confirm with your prospective host that their HR team has completed this document before before a designated sponsor can issue your DS-2019 and authorize your start date.
Check the two-year home residency rule upfront
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement before changing to most other U.S. visa statuses. Whether this applies depends on your funding source and nationality. Clarify this with your designated sponsor during the DS-2019 application process.
Prepare for the consular interview with campaign metrics
Consular officers assess whether your Digital Media Buyer role genuinely advances skills you'll use at home. Bring documentation of past campaign performance, budget managed, and platform certifications. Vague answers about media buying responsibilities are a common source of delays or refusals.
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Find Digital Media Buyer JobsDigital Media Buyer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Digital Media Buyer role?
Most Digital Media Buyer positions fall under the Trainee category, which covers professionals who hold a degree plus at least one year of relevant experience, or who have five or more years of work history in media buying or digital marketing. Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing their degree qualify under the Intern category instead. The distinction matters because each category carries different maximum program durations and DS-2019 requirements.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Digital Media Buyer position?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not the hiring employer, issues your DS-2019 and serves as your official J-1 visa sponsor. The advertising agency or brand you work for is the host employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas and AIPT administer Trainee programs in business and marketing fields. The host employer signs the training plan, but the designated sponsor is legally responsible for program compliance and reporting throughout your exchange.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Digital Media Buyer?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces U.S. companies and agencies open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors in marketing and media roles. Look specifically for performance marketing agencies, in-house brand teams, and programmatic buying desks, since these teams are most likely to structure a compliant DS-7002 training plan around campaign execution, audience targeting, and platform optimization objectives that satisfy designated sponsor requirements.
Can a J-1 Digital Media Buyer work independently or for multiple clients?
No. J-1 Trainee and Intern participants must work directly for the host employer named on the DS-2019. Freelance arrangements, self-employment, or splitting time across multiple host organizations are not permitted under the program. If you're placed at a media agency, your day-to-day client work is acceptable, but the agency itself must remain the single entity legally recognized as your host throughout the program duration.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Digital Media Buyers on J-1 status?
It can. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies if your J-1 program was funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country's skills list includes your occupation. Digital media and marketing roles are increasingly included on country-specific skills lists. If the requirement applies, you cannot change to most other U.S. visa statuses, including H-1B or permanent residence, without first returning home or obtaining a waiver through a qualifying waiver program.
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