J-1 Visa Social Media Specialist Jobs
Social Media Specialist roles in the United States are accessible to international exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Specialist program categories. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 and oversee your training plan, while the hiring company serves as your host employer.
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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 as a Social Media Specialist
Document your specialized social media credentials
Compile a portfolio showing platform-specific campaign results, analytics dashboards, and content strategy work. The J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist category requires evidence of field-relevant education or professional experience, and vague credentials slow DS-2019 issuance.
Target host employers with structured training programs
J-1 host employers must co-sign a Training or Internship Placement Plan (DS-7002). Marketing agencies, mid-size tech firms, and media companies with dedicated social teams are more likely to have the HR infrastructure to complete this form accurately.
Search for J-1-aligned roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Social Media Specialist positions at employers familiar with exchange visitor hosting requirements. Finding a host that already understands the DS-2019 and DS-7002 process cuts weeks off your placement timeline.
Clarify the home residency requirement before accepting offers
Some J-1 Specialist placements trigger a two-year home-country residency requirement, particularly if your role is government-funded or your home country appears on the skills list. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before signing any offer letter.
Align your training plan with actual platform responsibilities
Designated sponsors scrutinize DS-7002 training objectives for coherence. If your day-to-day involves TikTok and Instagram analytics but your plan lists generic 'marketing tasks,' the sponsor may flag it. Map each weekly objective to a specific platform or deliverable.
Verify your host employer's SEVIS compliance history
Ask the hiring manager whether they have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before and whether they have worked with a designated sponsor organization. A host with no SEVIS experience increases the risk of delays or errors in the Training Plan filing process.
Social Media Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Social Media Specialist roles?
It depends on where you are in your career. Current university students or recent graduates within 12 months of graduation typically qualify under the Intern category. Professionals with at least one year of post-degree work experience in marketing, communications, or a related field generally qualify under the Trainee category. The Specialist category applies to recognized experts with substantial field-specific experience, which is less common for this role.
How do I find U.S. employers who are set up to host J-1 exchange visitors for this role?
Use Migrate Mate to search Social Media Specialist positions at employers that have experience with exchange visitor hosting. Most job boards don't filter for J-1 compatibility, so you risk spending weeks pursuing companies that have never completed a DS-7002 or worked with a designated sponsor. Targeting the right hosts from the start is the most efficient path to placement.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or a separate organization?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your J-1 status and monitor your compliance throughout the exchange. Your hiring company is the host employer. They co-sign the training plan and provide your work environment, but they are not the legal sponsor for immigration purposes.
Does a Social Media Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for J-1 purposes?
The J-1 visa does not use the specialty occupation standard that applies to H-1B visas. Instead, designated sponsors evaluate whether the role provides a genuine structured training or exchange experience in a recognized occupational field. Social media strategy, digital marketing analytics, and content production are recognized fields, but the training plan must clearly show progressive skill development rather than routine task execution.
Can I switch host employers or roles while on J-1 status?
Changing host employers requires your designated sponsor's approval and typically means filing an amended DS-7002 training plan. If the new role is materially different from your original plan, the sponsor may need to evaluate whether your J-1 category still applies. You cannot simply accept a new offer and transfer status without this process, and working for an unapproved host constitutes a status violation.