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Strategy Intern roles in the United States are available to current students through the J-1 visa Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Your host employer places you, but a designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 and administers your program.
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SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry. SeatGeek’s innovative box office technology has unseated entrenched legacy players to win exclusive primary ticketing partnerships with many of the most iconic teams and venues in the world. The Commercial Strategy team is a major driver of SeatGeek’s success. We work hand-in-hand with Sales to make the switch to SeatGeek a no-brainer for prospects by crafting and communicating bespoke solutions that showcase SeatGeek’s technical differentiators and bottom-line impact.
As a Summer Intern supporting our Commercial Strategy team, you’ll gain hands-on experience at the intersection of strategy, sales, and tech. You’ll work closely with experienced team members to research prospects, build compelling sales materials, and help communicate SeatGeek’s value to some of the most iconic organizations in sports and live entertainment. You’ll develop skills in consulting, workshop facilitation, financial modeling, and sales content creation, while gaining exposure to how enterprise sales processes work in practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact, real-world projects — from shaping sales narratives to improving how we scale knowledge and insights across the team. We’re looking for someone who is curious, passionate, comfortable with ambiguity, self-starting, and has a strong sense of ownership and fastidious attention to detail. If you’re interested in sports business, strategy, enterprise sales, and building things that drive real outcomes, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow quickly while making a meaningful contribution.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct research on prospective clients, including their business model, key stakeholders, and current ticketing setup, to support sales strategy and outreach. Prospects mainly include NFL, NHL, NBA and MLS teams
- Support active sales opportunities by building decks, proposals, and other materials that clearly communicate SeatGeek’s value
- Help organize and maintain internal content (e.g., past proposals, presentations, and processes) to make them easier to find and reuse across the team
- Contribute to B2B content marketing efforts by drafting blog posts, LinkedIn content, and other materials to support enterprise messaging
- Assist with building and refining ROI models by gathering data, updating assumptions, and incorporating benchmarks from current clients
- Translate data and research into clear, structured insights for internal and client-facing materials
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Sales, Marketing, Strategy) to support ongoing projects and improve team workflows
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current undergraduate or graduate student status, ideally with coursework or interest in sports business or a related field. Familiarity with sports ticketing or revenue strategy preferred.
- Analytical and consulting skillset, including the ability to synthesize complex concepts using clear frameworks and develop compelling recommendations for executive-level stakeholders
- Strong skills in Google Slides or PowerPoint, with a talent for clean, professional presentation design. Bonus: Advanced design skills using Figma
- Experience in Excel/Google Sheets or basic financial modeling
- Familiarity with AI tools and passion for finding ways to leverage AI to drive heightened productivity
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to intuitively tailor narratives for different audiences and stakeholders
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining fastidious attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn, with a willingness to take ownership of projects both big and small
PERKS
- $120 a month to spend on tickets to live events
- Monthly commuter card for transportation
- Subscription to Headspace
- Free lunch & snacks is provided every day in the office
- Weekly planned events like comedy/broadway shows, sports games, museum visits and more
- Housing stipend
LOCATION
Please note you are expected to come into the SeatGeek New York City office at least 3 days a week
The compensation for this role is $25/hour USD (based on a 40 hour work week).
SeatGeek is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunities employer, we recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and we welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Come join us!
To review our candidate privacy notice, click here.
INTRODUCTION
SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry. SeatGeek’s innovative box office technology has unseated entrenched legacy players to win exclusive primary ticketing partnerships with many of the most iconic teams and venues in the world. The Commercial Strategy team is a major driver of SeatGeek’s success. We work hand-in-hand with Sales to make the switch to SeatGeek a no-brainer for prospects by crafting and communicating bespoke solutions that showcase SeatGeek’s technical differentiators and bottom-line impact.
As a Summer Intern supporting our Commercial Strategy team, you’ll gain hands-on experience at the intersection of strategy, sales, and tech. You’ll work closely with experienced team members to research prospects, build compelling sales materials, and help communicate SeatGeek’s value to some of the most iconic organizations in sports and live entertainment. You’ll develop skills in consulting, workshop facilitation, financial modeling, and sales content creation, while gaining exposure to how enterprise sales processes work in practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact, real-world projects — from shaping sales narratives to improving how we scale knowledge and insights across the team. We’re looking for someone who is curious, passionate, comfortable with ambiguity, self-starting, and has a strong sense of ownership and fastidious attention to detail. If you’re interested in sports business, strategy, enterprise sales, and building things that drive real outcomes, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow quickly while making a meaningful contribution.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct research on prospective clients, including their business model, key stakeholders, and current ticketing setup, to support sales strategy and outreach. Prospects mainly include NFL, NHL, NBA and MLS teams
- Support active sales opportunities by building decks, proposals, and other materials that clearly communicate SeatGeek’s value
- Help organize and maintain internal content (e.g., past proposals, presentations, and processes) to make them easier to find and reuse across the team
- Contribute to B2B content marketing efforts by drafting blog posts, LinkedIn content, and other materials to support enterprise messaging
- Assist with building and refining ROI models by gathering data, updating assumptions, and incorporating benchmarks from current clients
- Translate data and research into clear, structured insights for internal and client-facing materials
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Sales, Marketing, Strategy) to support ongoing projects and improve team workflows
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current undergraduate or graduate student status, ideally with coursework or interest in sports business or a related field. Familiarity with sports ticketing or revenue strategy preferred.
- Analytical and consulting skillset, including the ability to synthesize complex concepts using clear frameworks and develop compelling recommendations for executive-level stakeholders
- Strong skills in Google Slides or PowerPoint, with a talent for clean, professional presentation design. Bonus: Advanced design skills using Figma
- Experience in Excel/Google Sheets or basic financial modeling
- Familiarity with AI tools and passion for finding ways to leverage AI to drive heightened productivity
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to intuitively tailor narratives for different audiences and stakeholders
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining fastidious attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn, with a willingness to take ownership of projects both big and small
PERKS
- $120 a month to spend on tickets to live events
- Monthly commuter card for transportation
- Subscription to Headspace
- Free lunch & snacks is provided every day in the office
- Weekly planned events like comedy/broadway shows, sports games, museum visits and more
- Housing stipend
LOCATION
Please note you are expected to come into the SeatGeek New York City office at least 3 days a week
The compensation for this role is $25/hour USD (based on a 40 hour work week).
SeatGeek is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunities employer, we recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and we welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Come join us!
To review our candidate privacy notice, click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Strategy Intern
Align your degree field with the role
Your J-1 Intern program requires a direct connection between your current field of study and the strategy work you'll perform. A business, economics, or public policy enrollment strengthens your training plan and reduces DS-2019 approval delays.
Confirm your host employer's compliance posture
Ask prospective employers whether they've hosted J-1 Interns before and whether they're enrolled in E-Verify. Many designated sponsors require host organizations to meet E-Verify and worker's compensation standards before issuing a DS-2019.
Search for J-1-ready strategy roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by J-1 Intern category on Migrate Mate to surface strategy internship roles at U.S. employers already familiar with designated sponsor requirements, so you're not educating hiring managers about the program from scratch.
Get your training plan countersigned early
The DS-7002 training plan must detail every rotation, learning objective, and supervisor for your strategy internship. Have your host employer complete and countersign it before submitting to your designated sponsor to avoid back-and-forth that delays your start date.
Verify prevailing wage compliance for your position
J-1 Intern compensation must meet applicable standards your designated sponsor will review. Cross-reference the offered rate against the OFLC Wage Search for your occupation and metro area so you can flag discrepancies before your training plan is finalized.
Understand the 12-month repeat-subject restriction
USCIS rules bar J-1 Interns from returning to the same field of study at the same host employer within 12 months of a prior J-1 program. If you've completed a J-1 internship in strategy before, document the gap and any employer change for your designated sponsor.
Strategy Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to strategy internship roles?
Strategy internships typically fall under the J-1 Intern category, which is designed for students currently enrolled in, or within twelve months of completing, a degree program outside the United States. The internship must relate directly to your field of study. If you've already graduated and have at least one year of relevant work experience, the J-1 Trainee category may apply instead.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa, and what does the host employer do?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 and is legally responsible for your J-1 program. The host employer, meaning the company where you work as a strategy intern, is the placement site. The host is not the visa sponsor and cannot issue a DS-2019 on its own.
How do I find strategy intern host employers open to J-1 participants?
Use Migrate Mate to search for strategy internship roles filtered by J-1 Intern eligibility. Many employers list openings without signaling J-1 familiarity in the posting, so targeting companies that have hosted J-1 participants before reduces the risk of reaching offer stage only to find the employer is unwilling to engage a designated sponsor.
Does the J-1 Intern category carry a two-year home residency requirement?
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e), which affects their ability to change to H-1B visa or other work visas afterward. Whether the requirement applies depends on your funding source, your country of nationality, and your specific exchange program. Your designated sponsor and the DS-2019 will indicate whether it applies to you.
What documents does a strategy intern typically need before a designated sponsor issues the DS-2019?
Most designated sponsors require proof of current enrollment or recent graduation, a signed training plan on Form DS-7002 from your host employer, evidence of adequate health insurance meeting J-1 program minimums, and financial documentation showing you can support yourself. Sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT publish their specific checklists, but gathering academic transcripts and a detailed training plan early reduces processing delays.