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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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Department: Hockey
Essential Functions
The Social Media & Content Intern will help tell the story of the University of Nebraska Omaha Hockey program through creative, authentic, and engaging digital content. This position will play an important role in showcasing our players, coaches, culture, and the Omaha Hockey experience while strengthening the program’s brand and supporting recruiting efforts.
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, motivated individual who understands social media, enjoys visual storytelling, and can create content that connects with today’s audience.
- Create, edit, and publish engaging content across Omaha Hockey’s social media platforms
- Capture and produce video-first content from practices, games, team events, and everyday moments within the program
- Showcase our players, coaches, culture, and personality through compelling storytelling
- Create short-form video content for Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms
- Develop content that supports recruiting and strengthens the Omaha Hockey brand
- Stay current with social media trends and bring new creative ideas to the program
Work Schedule: Varies - Includes Nights and Weekends
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
- Flexible scheduling around class commitments and team activities
- Attendance at practices, games, and team events required
- Evening and weekend availability required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating content for a sports team or athletic organization
- Experience with video editing software
- Knowledge of hockey and collegiate athletics
- Strong video storytelling and editing skills
- Understanding of current social media platforms, trends, and content styles
- Creative, organized, reliable, and able to work independently
- Strong communication and time-management skills
- Passion for sports, storytelling, and digital media
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
Salary: $17-20
Posting Number: 2026T-00161
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Job Title: Social Media & Content Intern - Part-Time
Department: Hockey
Essential Functions
The Social Media & Content Intern will help tell the story of the University of Nebraska Omaha Hockey program through creative, authentic, and engaging digital content. This position will play an important role in showcasing our players, coaches, culture, and the Omaha Hockey experience while strengthening the program’s brand and supporting recruiting efforts.
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, motivated individual who understands social media, enjoys visual storytelling, and can create content that connects with today’s audience.
- Create, edit, and publish engaging content across Omaha Hockey’s social media platforms
- Capture and produce video-first content from practices, games, team events, and everyday moments within the program
- Showcase our players, coaches, culture, and personality through compelling storytelling
- Create short-form video content for Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms
- Develop content that supports recruiting and strengthens the Omaha Hockey brand
- Stay current with social media trends and bring new creative ideas to the program
Work Schedule: Varies - Includes Nights and Weekends
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
- Flexible scheduling around class commitments and team activities
- Attendance at practices, games, and team events required
- Evening and weekend availability required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating content for a sports team or athletic organization
- Experience with video editing software
- Knowledge of hockey and collegiate athletics
- Strong video storytelling and editing skills
- Understanding of current social media platforms, trends, and content styles
- Creative, organized, reliable, and able to work independently
- Strong communication and time-management skills
- Passion for sports, storytelling, and digital media
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
Salary: $17-20
Posting Number: 2026T-00161
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
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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.