J-1 Visa Marketing Communications Manager Jobs
Marketing Communications Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, which requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a sponsor is the first step toward securing sponsorship for this position.
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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.
-
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 as a Marketing Communications Manager
Align your portfolio with U.S. specialty occupation standards
Document campaign results, budget ownership, and cross-functional leadership in your portfolio. J-1 Trainee and Specialist evaluators assess whether your background demonstrates progressive, substantive marketing experience rather than generalist communications exposure.
Target host employers with existing J-1 infrastructure
Search for companies that have previously hosted J-1 participants in marketing or communications roles. A host employer already familiar with training plan requirements and DS-2019 coordination moves significantly faster through the sponsorship process than one encountering it for the first time.
Search Migrate Mate to filter J-1-aligned marketing roles
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively open to international marketing professionals. Filtering by role and visa type surfaces host employers whose hiring workflows already accommodate J-1 coordination with a designated sponsor organization.
Draft your training plan before the offer stage
J-1 Trainee and Specialist programs require a formal training plan detailing learning objectives, supervision structure, and phase progression. Preparing a draft based on the target role signals readiness to host employers and accelerates sponsor review once you have an offer.
Verify your degree and experience satisfy program category thresholds
The J-1 Trainee category requires a degree or professional certificate plus one year of relevant experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Marketing communications roles with management scope often qualify for the Specialist category, which requires recognized expertise in a specific field.
Confirm the host employer's DS-2019 coordination process before signing
Before accepting an offer, ask which designated sponsor organization the employer works with and who manages the DS-2019 application timeline. Delays often occur when the host employer hasn't established a sponsor relationship, so clarifying this early prevents post-offer processing gaps.
Marketing Communications Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Marketing Communications Manager role?
Most Marketing Communications Manager candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you hold a relevant degree plus at least one year of marketing experience, or five years of experience without a degree. Specialist applies when you bring recognized expertise in a specific marketing or communications discipline and the role demands that specialized knowledge throughout the program period.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or a separate organization?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE issue the DS-2019 form and monitor program compliance. Your hiring employer is the host. The host and the designated sponsor coordinate together, but they are distinct entities with separate legal responsibilities in the J-1 process.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Marketing Communications Manager?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship in marketing and communications. Filtering by role title and visa category surfaces host employers whose hiring processes already accommodate international professionals, making it easier to identify opportunities where J-1 coordination is a realistic outcome rather than an unfamiliar obstacle.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to Marketing Communications Manager J-1 participants?
It depends on your funding source and country of nationality. The 2-year home-country physical presence requirement applies if your J-1 program is funded by your home government or the U.S. government, or if your home country is on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. Marketing communications is not typically a listed field, but government-funded participants must still satisfy the requirement before changing to most other visa statuses.
What does a J-1 training plan need to cover for a marketing communications management role?
The training plan must outline specific learning objectives tied to the marketing communications discipline, detail the supervision structure and supervisors' qualifications, and break the program into phases showing skill progression rather than routine task repetition. It should demonstrate that the experience goes beyond standard employment and advances your professional development in areas like integrated campaign strategy, brand management, or communications analytics.