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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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Job no: 493626
Work type: Student
Location: Norman
Categories: Student
Pay Range: Targeted salary of $15.00 per hour, based on education and experience
Benefits Eligible: No
Work Schedule: Flexible with class schedule; occasional nights and weekends required; 15 – 20 hours per week
Travel: Not required
Position Introduction:
Performs a variety of tasks within the College of Fine Arts Marketing team for University Theatre including:
- Social media content creation:
- Create and execute engaging content (posts, reels, videos, stories) to drive ticket sales,
- Enhance brand awareness,
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Support goals
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Social media community management:
- Monitor platforms (Facebook and Instagram) for questions and comments
- Assist with graphic design production
- Other marketing tasks as assigned
- Excellent communication and follow-up skills are essential
Required Education and Experience:
- Must be currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 Term as an undergraduate student in good standing at the University of Oklahoma.
- Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
- Must have completed a minimum of four semesters of college and be a full-time student currently enrolled at the University of Oklahoma.
Skills:
- Must have experience with social media platforms
- Copywriting and proofreading
- Basic graphic design skills (including Adobe Creative Suite)
- Photography
- Videography and editing (for reels)
- Strong communication
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Time management skills
Required Certifications and Licenses:
None
Department Preferences:
Prefer students focused on gaining experience in:
- Social media
- Arts management
- Visual communications
- Photography
- Writing
- Videography
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: No
Advertised: 29 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Dec 2026 Central Standard Time
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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.