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Marketing Intern roles in the United States are available to current students and recent graduates through the J-1 visa Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Your host employer provides the work experience while a designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and administers program compliance.
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Requisition Number: DU15077
Department Name: 81130: Community & Leadership Development
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Salary Range: $15 per hour
Type of Position: Student
Position Time Status: Part-Time
Required Education
Must be enrolled at University of Kentucky as a student.
Required Related Experience
Familiarity with all core writing styles and prior experience with publications of any kind.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
This position may require sitting for long periods of time, and time may be spent outside and require traveling around campus.
Shift
Up to 15 hours per week.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will support the department’s marketing and communications efforts through strong professional writing, storytelling, and interviewing skills. This position will research and write engaging stories highlighting department events, activities, accomplishments of faculty, students, alumni, and other noteworthy happenings. Responsibilities will include interviewing alumni and members of the department community to develop stories that showcase the department’s impact and successes. Written content may be published through a variety of outlets, including the department’s website, newsletters, and other university communications. The position will work closely with and assist the department’s current marketing staff member to support ongoing communications and storytelling initiatives. Because this role requires authentic, original writing and interviewing, AI tools may not be used to generate, draft, or develop written content.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Communication skills are key for this position along with expertise in Microsoft 365.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Communication skills with experience in professional writing are key for this position and a valid driver’s license may be helpful.
Deadline to Apply: 09/23/2026
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: Student Worker Marketing Intern in CLD
Requisition Number: DU15077
Department Name: 81130: Community & Leadership Development
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Salary Range: $15 per hour
Type of Position: Student
Position Time Status: Part-Time
Required Education
Must be enrolled at University of Kentucky as a student.
Required Related Experience
Familiarity with all core writing styles and prior experience with publications of any kind.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
This position may require sitting for long periods of time, and time may be spent outside and require traveling around campus.
Shift
Up to 15 hours per week.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will support the department’s marketing and communications efforts through strong professional writing, storytelling, and interviewing skills. This position will research and write engaging stories highlighting department events, activities, accomplishments of faculty, students, alumni, and other noteworthy happenings. Responsibilities will include interviewing alumni and members of the department community to develop stories that showcase the department’s impact and successes. Written content may be published through a variety of outlets, including the department’s website, newsletters, and other university communications. The position will work closely with and assist the department’s current marketing staff member to support ongoing communications and storytelling initiatives. Because this role requires authentic, original writing and interviewing, AI tools may not be used to generate, draft, or develop written content.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Communication skills are key for this position along with expertise in Microsoft 365.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Communication skills with experience in professional writing are key for this position and a valid driver’s license may be helpful.
Deadline to Apply: 09/23/2026
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Marketing Intern
Align your degree field with the role
Your J-1 Intern program requires that your marketing internship directly relates to your current field of study. Document the connection clearly in your training plan before approaching host employers, so your designated sponsor can certify it.
Find J-1-ready employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors in marketing roles. Targeting companies with prior J-1 host experience shortens the onboarding process because they already understand the training plan and DS-2019 requirements.
Request a structured training plan early
Your designated sponsor needs a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Ask your host employer to draft it by offer stage, not after you accept, so program start dates don't slip while paperwork catches up.
Confirm the 12-month enrollment rule applies to you
J-1 Intern eligibility requires that you are enrolled in, or graduated from, a degree or certificate program within the past 12 months. Graduates applying more than a year after finishing school must pursue the Trainee category instead, which carries different program length limits.
Check whether your country triggers home residency
Some nationalities and certain U.S. government-funded programs carry a two-year home country residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it affects your ability to change visa status inside the United States.
Verify your host uses a compliant compensation structure
The DOL requires that J-1 interns in marketing roles receive wages or a stipend that meets applicable federal and state minimum wage standards. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search for your location and role before signing your training plan.
Marketing Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers marketing internships?
Marketing internships fall under the J-1 Intern category if you are currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program abroad, or graduated within the past 12 months. If you completed your degree more than a year ago but have under five years of professional marketing experience, the J-1 Trainee category applies instead. Your designated sponsor determines which category fits your situation.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a marketing intern?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE, not your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and serves as your legal point of contact with the State Department. Your host employer provides the internship experience but holds no sponsorship authority under J-1 rules.
How do I find U.S. companies that host J-1 marketing interns?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. employers in marketing and communications that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors. Companies that have previously worked with designated sponsors already understand the training plan requirement and DS-2019 process, which makes the host agreement stage significantly faster. Targeting experienced host employers reduces the risk of an offer falling through over paperwork timelines.
What documents does my host employer need to provide before I can get my DS-2019?
Your designated sponsor requires a signed Training or Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002), a formal offer letter specifying your marketing role and compensation, and a completed host company questionnaire confirming the employer's legal status, insurance coverage, and workplace safety compliance. Some designated sponsors also require a signed host agreement between the company and the sponsor organization before issuing the DS-2019.
Can I extend my J-1 marketing internship or change employers during my program?
Extensions are possible within the J-1 Intern category's 12-month maximum program length, but your designated sponsor must approve the extension and issue an updated DS-2019 before your current one expires. Changing host employers mid-program requires sponsor approval and a new Training or Internship Placement Plan reflecting the new role. Both actions must happen before any status gap occurs.