J-1 Visa Social Media Jobs
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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Posting Number PG196015TM
Position Number 11ASO3716
Position Type Student
Essential Job Duties
The intern will serve as a junior content creator for the NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences social media accounts, focusing on creating engaging, social media-forward content promoting strategic excellence and wellbeing within the college. As an expert in the NC State CALS student voice, the intern will reflect the student experience and appear on camera for various pieces of content. The intern will ideate, create and edit social media content related to student, faculty and staff excellence and wellness initiatives, as well as appeal to prospective students with student experience content. Ideal candidates are passionate about NC State CALS, are social media savvy and eager to share their student experience. The social media intern will not be managing or responsible for posting to the @NCStateCALS social media accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creative strategizing and social media content ideation
- Creating social media content for @NCStateCALS
+ Vertical video content creation
- Ideating, storyboarding and brainstorming
- Video filming
- Video production and editing
+ Creation of Instagram-specific content (photo, graphic and video)
+ Creation of LinkedIn-specific content (photo, graphic and video)
- Capturing live photos/videos at events
- Managing multiple assignments and meeting deadlines
- Participating in training and meetings as part of the intern curriculum
- Assistance with caption writing, social media posting strategy and community management
- Creation of a final social media content project
Schedule:
Flexible, hybrid schedule of approx. 10 hrs/week. Hours generally fall between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with some after-hours and weekend work.
Is Time Limited No
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
- Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
- Enhance your career with LEAD courses
- Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Attain work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Department Information
Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Department CALS Communication
System Information
Classification Title Student Temp
Working Title Temporary Social Media Intern
Position Information
Posting Number PG196015TM
Position Number 11ASO3716
Position Type Student
Essential Job Duties
The intern will serve as a junior content creator for the NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences social media accounts, focusing on creating engaging, social media-forward content promoting strategic excellence and wellbeing within the college. As an expert in the NC State CALS student voice, the intern will reflect the student experience and appear on camera for various pieces of content. The intern will ideate, create and edit social media content related to student, faculty and staff excellence and wellness initiatives, as well as appeal to prospective students with student experience content. Ideal candidates are passionate about NC State CALS, are social media savvy and eager to share their student experience. The social media intern will not be managing or responsible for posting to the @NCStateCALS social media accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creative strategizing and social media content ideation
- Creating social media content for @NCStateCALS
+ Vertical video content creation
- Ideating, storyboarding and brainstorming
- Video filming
- Video production and editing
+ Creation of Instagram-specific content (photo, graphic and video)
+ Creation of LinkedIn-specific content (photo, graphic and video)
- Capturing live photos/videos at events
- Managing multiple assignments and meeting deadlines
- Participating in training and meetings as part of the intern curriculum
- Assistance with caption writing, social media posting strategy and community management
- Creation of a final social media content project
Schedule:
Flexible, hybrid schedule of approx. 10 hrs/week. Hours generally fall between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with some after-hours and weekend work.
Is Time Limited No
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
- Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
- Enhance your career with LEAD courses
- Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Attain work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Department Information
Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Department CALS Communication
System Information
Classification Title Student Temp
Working Title Temporary Social Media Intern
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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 visa 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.
Social 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.