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Social Media positions in the United States are available to international exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Intern or Trainee program category. Host employers in marketing, tech, and media companies partner with State Department-designated sponsors to issue your DS-2019 and administer your exchange program.
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Culver City, California; (Hybrid)
REQ ID JR112725
Social Media Intern, Game Show Group
Program Dates: June 1, 8, or 15, 2026 – August 28, 2026
Start and end dates are flexible. Interns must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) in person at the designated office location.
Our Emerging Talent Programs — including Internships and Trainee roles — provide hands-on opportunities for students and early-career professionals to contribute to the teams behind our film, television, and entertainment experiences.
These paid, seasonal assignments deliver meaningful, high-impact work designed to accelerate your growth.
You’ll take on real responsibilities, build practical skills, and gain exposure to the business through structured learning, executive engagement, and networking opportunities.
Our internship program is designed for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, as well as individuals seeking to deepen their education through immersive, professional experience in the entertainment industry.
We work for the Brand Creative & Digital Marketing Team, as part of Sony Pictures Television. Our team supports the Game Show Group, and we work across several different lanes/workflows - Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, Raid the Cage, and any other property currently in development.
Our intern will assist the Social & Digital team in all aspects of bringing social and digital content to life, as well as oversee small creative projects and really learn the digital ropes. Day-to-day responsibilities might include:
- Identify and share emerging platform trends, memes, and sounds — especially those resonating with Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences
- Pitch creative video and long/short-form concepts tailored for Wheel and Jeopardy! across TikTok, YouTube, YouTube Shorts, and Snapchat Spotlight, also help develop “social-first” ideas and creator-style content that resonates with new, digital-first audiences
- Assist with day-to-day scheduling and posting across official show accounts and participate in community management — engaging with fans, surfacing fun fan moments, and identifying organic amplification opportunities
- Pull and organize platform analytics to help track content performance and audience trends and explore new ways to measure virality, discoverability, and audience growth on short-form platforms
- Translate insights into actionable recommendations for the social team, helping inform future creative and posting strategy
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Deeply immersed in TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and the broader social ecosystem
- Passionate about pop culture, internet trends, and digital storytelling
- Interested in both the art and science of social — from editing short-form videos to analyzing engagement metrics
- Self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced creative environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Create content for your own personal channels
- Have experience with analytics tools (YouTube Studio, TikTok Analytics, Dash Social, etc.)
- Love Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, game shows in general or all of the above — and want to help reimagine them for the next generation
COMPENSATION
- The anticipated base salary for this position is $19/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
INTRODUCTION
Culver City, California; (Hybrid)
REQ ID JR112725
Social Media Intern, Game Show Group
Program Dates: June 1, 8, or 15, 2026 – August 28, 2026
Start and end dates are flexible. Interns must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) in person at the designated office location.
Our Emerging Talent Programs — including Internships and Trainee roles — provide hands-on opportunities for students and early-career professionals to contribute to the teams behind our film, television, and entertainment experiences.
These paid, seasonal assignments deliver meaningful, high-impact work designed to accelerate your growth.
You’ll take on real responsibilities, build practical skills, and gain exposure to the business through structured learning, executive engagement, and networking opportunities.
Our internship program is designed for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, as well as individuals seeking to deepen their education through immersive, professional experience in the entertainment industry.
We work for the Brand Creative & Digital Marketing Team, as part of Sony Pictures Television. Our team supports the Game Show Group, and we work across several different lanes/workflows - Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, Raid the Cage, and any other property currently in development.
Our intern will assist the Social & Digital team in all aspects of bringing social and digital content to life, as well as oversee small creative projects and really learn the digital ropes. Day-to-day responsibilities might include:
- Identify and share emerging platform trends, memes, and sounds — especially those resonating with Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences
- Pitch creative video and long/short-form concepts tailored for Wheel and Jeopardy! across TikTok, YouTube, YouTube Shorts, and Snapchat Spotlight, also help develop “social-first” ideas and creator-style content that resonates with new, digital-first audiences
- Assist with day-to-day scheduling and posting across official show accounts and participate in community management — engaging with fans, surfacing fun fan moments, and identifying organic amplification opportunities
- Pull and organize platform analytics to help track content performance and audience trends and explore new ways to measure virality, discoverability, and audience growth on short-form platforms
- Translate insights into actionable recommendations for the social team, helping inform future creative and posting strategy
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Deeply immersed in TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and the broader social ecosystem
- Passionate about pop culture, internet trends, and digital storytelling
- Interested in both the art and science of social — from editing short-form videos to analyzing engagement metrics
- Self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced creative environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Create content for your own personal channels
- Have experience with analytics tools (YouTube Studio, TikTok Analytics, Dash Social, etc.)
- Love Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, game shows in general or all of the above — and want to help reimagine them for the next generation
COMPENSATION
- The anticipated base salary for this position is $19/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Social Media
Document your social media portfolio early
Compile campaign metrics, content samples, and platform analytics before applications open. Designated sponsors and host employers assess your training plan against demonstrable skills, so quantified results from past social media work strengthen your DS-2019 approval.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program; the Trainee category suits graduates with at least one year of post-degree social media experience. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance and may require restarting the process.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-friendly social media roles
Filter by roles at host employers already familiar with exchange visitor programs. Migrate Mate surfaces social media positions at U.S. companies that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors, reducing the time spent educating prospective employers about the DS-2019 process.
Confirm your host employer will sign the training plan
Before accepting an offer, verify that the employer is willing to complete a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) with your designated sponsor. Some smaller social media agencies decline this step, which kills the placement before it begins.
Check the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Social media professionals from certain countries or those funded by their home government may face a two-year return requirement after completing their J-1 program. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before negotiating program duration or post-program plans.
Align your program end date with your project timeline
J-1 programs have fixed durations set by the designated sponsor, not the employer. Trainee programs run up to 18 months for social media roles. Negotiate your content calendar and campaign deliverables around this hard end date before signing any host employer agreement.
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Find Social Media JobsSocial Media J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Social Media role?
Current students enrolled in a degree program typically qualify under the Intern category, while recent graduates with at least one year of relevant social media experience qualify under the Trainee category. Both categories permit hands-on work in content creation, analytics, and campaign management. Your designated sponsor determines which category applies based on your background and the host employer's training plan.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Social Media position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form, monitor your program compliance, and serve as your legal sponsor throughout the exchange. Your employer is the host, responsible for your day-to-day training but not for visa administration or DS-2019 issuance.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Social Media exchange visitors?
Migrate Mate lists social media roles at U.S. companies familiar with J-1 exchange visitor programs, so you can target employers who already understand the DS-2019 process and are willing to complete Form DS-7002 with a designated sponsor. Approaching employers who have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before significantly reduces friction in the placement process.
Can I work on paid social media campaigns as a J-1 Intern or Trainee?
Yes, managing paid campaigns falls within the scope of social media training programs, provided the work is explicitly listed in your DS-7002 training plan and approved by your designated sponsor. Performing tasks outside your approved training plan violates J-1 program rules, so review your plan carefully before taking on responsibilities not originally scoped with your sponsor.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Social Media J-1 participants?
It depends on your country of nationality, your country of last residence, and whether your exchange was funded by a government source. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years before changing to certain other visa statuses in the U.S. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before committing to any post-program immigration plans.
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