OPT Marketing Intern Jobs
Marketing Intern roles are among the most accessible positions for F-1 OPT students, with most employers expecting recent graduates and short timelines that fit the 12-month OPT window. These roles typically involve content creation, campaign support, and analytics work tied directly to a marketing or communications degree.
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Get Access To All JobsOur Mission at Fogo de Chão is to provide an extraordinary dining experience by delivering exceptional food and service to our guests. All Team Members are accountable to display Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence in all aspects of their employment, create an extraordinary experience for our guests, and uphold our Brand Pillars. Responsibilities include ensuring achievement in the following four key desired results: People, Operational Excellence, Revenue, and EBITDA(R).
Fogo de Chão is looking for an enthusiastic Marketing Intern to join our marketing department and provide innovative ideas to help achieve our goals. You will have administrative duties in implementing marketing strategies and assisting the team in all stages of marketing campaigns.
This internship will help you acquire marketing skills and provide you with knowledge of developing marketing tactics. Ultimately, you will gain broad experience in marketing and should be prepared to enter any fast paced work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Support marketing team in planning and execution of company branding and advertising efforts, including creative, proofing, production, radio checks, and more.
- Update marketing calendar weekly.
- Serve as execution and administrative support for Marketing, Group Sales, Off-Premise and Innovation teams.
- Support in planning, promoting, attending, and implementing marketing events.
- Support print production and inventory levels for department.
- Ensure all store listings are accurate on digital sites (hours, address, photos, etc).
- Support team in compiling weekly marketing activities in the brand newsletter.
- Serve as back-up support to Guest Relations Specialist.
- Update asset library.
- Track and analyze competitive activity, market trends, and pricing.
- Review and assess Local Advertising inquiries.
- Participate in marketing brainstorming sessions, agency status meetings, and departmental and cross-functional meetings.
Competencies
- Decisive Judgement - Make good decisions in a timely and confident manner.
- Championing Change - Take action to support and implement change initiatives effectively.
- Planning & Organizing - Effectively organize and plan work according to organizational needs by defining objectives and anticipating needs and priorities.
- Driving for Results - Challenge and push the organization and yourself to excel and achieve.
- Relationship Management - Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals outside your work group.
- Business Acumen - Understand general business and financial concepts, understand the company’s business, and use both general and specific knowledge to be effective.
- Integrity - Uphold a high standard of fairness and ethics in everyday words and actions.
- Written Communication - Have the skills to communicate to others in written format.
Education, Experience & Travel Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field.
Computer Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Physical Demands
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, travel by automobile and airplane, and stand for prolonged hours. Must have a high level of endurance and mental acuity and toughness to manage conflict and deal successfully with high stress situations.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Our Mission at Fogo de Chão is to provide an extraordinary dining experience by delivering exceptional food and service to our guests. All Team Members are accountable to display Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence in all aspects of their employment, create an extraordinary experience for our guests, and uphold our Brand Pillars. Responsibilities include ensuring achievement in the following four key desired results: People, Operational Excellence, Revenue, and EBITDA(R).
Fogo de Chão is looking for an enthusiastic Marketing Intern to join our marketing department and provide innovative ideas to help achieve our goals. You will have administrative duties in implementing marketing strategies and assisting the team in all stages of marketing campaigns.
This internship will help you acquire marketing skills and provide you with knowledge of developing marketing tactics. Ultimately, you will gain broad experience in marketing and should be prepared to enter any fast paced work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Support marketing team in planning and execution of company branding and advertising efforts, including creative, proofing, production, radio checks, and more.
- Update marketing calendar weekly.
- Serve as execution and administrative support for Marketing, Group Sales, Off-Premise and Innovation teams.
- Support in planning, promoting, attending, and implementing marketing events.
- Support print production and inventory levels for department.
- Ensure all store listings are accurate on digital sites (hours, address, photos, etc).
- Support team in compiling weekly marketing activities in the brand newsletter.
- Serve as back-up support to Guest Relations Specialist.
- Update asset library.
- Track and analyze competitive activity, market trends, and pricing.
- Review and assess Local Advertising inquiries.
- Participate in marketing brainstorming sessions, agency status meetings, and departmental and cross-functional meetings.
Competencies
- Decisive Judgement - Make good decisions in a timely and confident manner.
- Championing Change - Take action to support and implement change initiatives effectively.
- Planning & Organizing - Effectively organize and plan work according to organizational needs by defining objectives and anticipating needs and priorities.
- Driving for Results - Challenge and push the organization and yourself to excel and achieve.
- Relationship Management - Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals outside your work group.
- Business Acumen - Understand general business and financial concepts, understand the company’s business, and use both general and specific knowledge to be effective.
- Integrity - Uphold a high standard of fairness and ethics in everyday words and actions.
- Written Communication - Have the skills to communicate to others in written format.
Education, Experience & Travel Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field.
Computer Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Physical Demands
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, travel by automobile and airplane, and stand for prolonged hours. Must have a high level of endurance and mental acuity and toughness to manage conflict and deal successfully with high stress situations.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Marketing Intern
Lead with your degree field, not just your tasks
OPT authorization is tied to your degree field. In applications and interviews, connect your marketing coursework directly to the role. Employers need to see the degree-to-job link clearly to feel confident sponsoring your work authorization.
Target companies with established internship programs
Companies that run structured internship programs have HR teams familiar with OPT paperwork. Smaller startups hiring their first intern may hesitate simply because the process is unfamiliar, not because they're unwilling to support international students.
Mention OPT early, not as an afterthought
Bring up your OPT status before the offer stage. Framing it as straightforward for the employer, with no cost or USCIS filing on their end, removes the biggest hesitation most hiring managers have about international candidates in internship roles.
Highlight digital and analytics skills specifically
Marketing teams increasingly want interns who can work in analytics platforms and run paid campaigns. Quantifiable, technical skills make you a stronger candidate and signal you'll contribute measurably, which matters when employers are weighing any additional administrative considerations.
Apply before your OPT start date is imminent
Start your search at least two to three months before your OPT authorization begins. Hiring timelines for internships can stretch four to six weeks, and employers are more confident moving forward when your work authorization start date isn't already next week.
Prepare a one-sentence OPT explanation for interviews
Interviewers often ask about work authorization with limited immigration knowledge. Have a clear, calm response ready: OPT is a 12-month federal authorization for F-1 students to work in their degree field, requiring nothing from the employer to get started.
Marketing Intern OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Marketing Intern on OPT?
Yes, marketing is a qualifying field for OPT as long as the role is directly related to your degree. A marketing, communications, advertising, or business degree will typically support a Marketing Intern position. Your DSO will confirm the connection when you request your OPT EAD, so make sure the job description reflects work tied to your field of study.
Does the employer need to do anything to hire me on OPT?
No. OPT is authorized by USCIS, not by your employer. The employer does not file any petition, pay any government fees, or interact with immigration agencies to hire you on OPT. They simply verify your Employment Authorization Document before your start date. This is one of the key differences between OPT and visa sponsorship programs like H-1B visa.
How do I find Marketing Intern roles that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to OPT work authorization. Searching there saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering authorization issues late in the process. Marketing internships are one of the more commonly listed categories, so it's a practical starting point for your search.
Does a Marketing Intern role count toward STEM OPT extension?
Not on its own. STEM OPT extension requires a degree in a STEM-designated field. Marketing and communications degrees are generally not STEM-designated, so a standard marketing internship would not qualify. However, if you hold a STEM degree, such as data science or computer science, and the marketing role is quantitative or analytics-focused, your DSO may approve it as a valid STEM OPT position.
What happens to my OPT if the Marketing Intern role ends early?
Your OPT period continues running regardless of employment status. You're allowed up to 90 days of unemployment on standard OPT, so a gap between internships or an early end to a role doesn't immediately jeopardize your status. Report the job end date to your DSO promptly and begin your next search. Exceeding the unemployment limit is the risk to avoid.