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Performance Marketing Analyst roles in the United States are accessible through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019, while your host employer designs the structured training plan that defines your program.
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The Search Engine Marketing Intern will be asked to handle any of a variety of duties; with the main focus being the management of marketing campaigns for domestic and global brands.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Paid search marketing thru search engines
- Paid campaigns and postings through social media
- Email marketing
- Search optimization
- Market analysis
While not required, experience using marketing tools, such as website analytics platforms, and search and social ad manager platforms, is preferred. The Intern must realize the value of great organization skills, creativity, detailed tracking and follow-up to become successful in this position. This position will involve supporting the sales team with hosted website sales by providing guidance and recommendations for digital marketing of premium hosted websites. This will include conference calls and visits with sales staff and customers of Sandhills. The analyst will be responsible for creating ads and audiences to meet business objectives, maintaining campaigns, measuring success, and clearly communicating outcomes to coworkers and management. The ability to work under deadlines and as part of a team is necessary; along with flexibility to take appropriate action when emergencies arise. This specialist will be responsible for social media and/or email marketing, data analysis and report building using Google Analytics, and general market analysis. An ideal candidate would have general marketing experience, specifically in social media and email marketing, and would be fluent using any or all of the following applications:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdWords
- Google Search Console
- An email marketing or marketing automation platform
- Facebook Ads Manager
Assume other duties as assigned.
COMPENSATION
This internship is paid at $20/hour! Internships at Sandhills Global can start at any point in the semester - we are having new hires start their journey with us every single week! Pick a start date that works for you.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to commute when scheduled to the local office is required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work independently and communicate within a team environment
- Results oriented
- Flexible and open to change
- Stable and progressive work history
- Professional appearance and demeanor
INTRODUCTION
The Search Engine Marketing Intern will be asked to handle any of a variety of duties; with the main focus being the management of marketing campaigns for domestic and global brands.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Paid search marketing thru search engines
- Paid campaigns and postings through social media
- Email marketing
- Search optimization
- Market analysis
While not required, experience using marketing tools, such as website analytics platforms, and search and social ad manager platforms, is preferred. The Intern must realize the value of great organization skills, creativity, detailed tracking and follow-up to become successful in this position. This position will involve supporting the sales team with hosted website sales by providing guidance and recommendations for digital marketing of premium hosted websites. This will include conference calls and visits with sales staff and customers of Sandhills. The analyst will be responsible for creating ads and audiences to meet business objectives, maintaining campaigns, measuring success, and clearly communicating outcomes to coworkers and management. The ability to work under deadlines and as part of a team is necessary; along with flexibility to take appropriate action when emergencies arise. This specialist will be responsible for social media and/or email marketing, data analysis and report building using Google Analytics, and general market analysis. An ideal candidate would have general marketing experience, specifically in social media and email marketing, and would be fluent using any or all of the following applications:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdWords
- Google Search Console
- An email marketing or marketing automation platform
- Facebook Ads Manager
Assume other duties as assigned.
COMPENSATION
This internship is paid at $20/hour! Internships at Sandhills Global can start at any point in the semester - we are having new hires start their journey with us every single week! Pick a start date that works for you.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to commute when scheduled to the local office is required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work independently and communicate within a team environment
- Results oriented
- Flexible and open to change
- Stable and progressive work history
- Professional appearance and demeanor
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Performance Marketing Analyst
Document measurable campaign outcomes before applying
Your DS-2019 training plan must demonstrate skill gaps you'll fill in the U.S. Compile analytics dashboards, paid media results, and attribution reports that show your current level so sponsors and host employers can build a credible, reviewable training program around real gaps.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category early
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program or graduated within the last 12 months, the J-1 visa Intern category applies. If you've been working in performance marketing for one to five years post-graduation, you'll qualify under Trainee. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019.
Search for host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. companies actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors in analytics and digital marketing roles. Filtering by role type surfaces host employers whose structure already supports the training plan requirements your designated sponsor will need to approve.
Flag performance tools in your training plan
Host employers submit a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002) listing specific skills you'll develop. Specify platforms like Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, or programmatic DSPs by name. Vague objectives get flagged by designated sponsors and slow DS-2019 issuance.
Confirm the host employer can satisfy wage requirements
Your host must pay the J-1 prevailing wage for the position's occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level for Performance Marketing Analyst roles before your offer letter is drafted, so no renegotiation is needed at the filing stage.
Identify the 2-year home residency risk before accepting
Performance marketing roles funded by a government or international organization, or filled by nationals from certain countries, may trigger the J-1 two-year home residency requirement. Ask your designated sponsor to confirm whether your specific situation carries this requirement before you sign an offer.
Performance Marketing Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Performance Marketing Analyst role?
The right category depends on your career stage. Current degree students or graduates within 12 months of completing a business, marketing, or communications program qualify under the J-1 Intern category. Professionals with one to five years of post-graduation work experience in digital marketing or analytics apply under the J-1 Trainee category. Both require a structured Training or Internship Placement Plan tied to measurable skill development.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a marketing analyst position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE issue the DS-2019 form and monitor program compliance throughout your exchange. Your hiring company is the host employer and designs the training plan, but it cannot sponsor the J-1 directly. You need a designated sponsor to participate legally.
How do I find U.S. host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors in performance marketing?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, including analytics and digital marketing positions. Because not every company has experience hosting J-1 exchange visitors, targeting employers already familiar with the DS-7002 training plan process saves significant time and reduces the risk of an offer falling through during the sponsorship setup stage.
Does my performance marketing background need formal credentials, or is work experience enough?
Under the J-1 Trainee category, you need either a degree in a related field plus one year of experience, or five years of work experience in performance marketing without a degree. Platform certifications from Google or Meta do not substitute for these thresholds but can strengthen your DS-2019 training plan by demonstrating the technical baseline your host employer is building on.
Can the 2-year home residency requirement affect a Performance Marketing Analyst on J-1?
Yes, in specific circumstances. If your position is funded by a government entity or an international organization, or if your home country appears on the State Department's Skills List for your field, the two-year home residency requirement may apply. This bar would prevent you from changing to H-1B visa or adjusting to a green card until fulfilled or waived. Confirm your exposure with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.