Media & Entertainment Jobs in Michigan with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
Michigan's media and entertainment sector spans Detroit's music and film production scene, Grand Rapids' growing creative agencies, and Lansing's broadcasting operations. F-1 OPT candidates in this industry can find sponsoring employers across digital media, advertising, and production companies, with Michigan Film & Digital Media Office-supported productions occasionally generating additional opportunities for international talent.
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For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!
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The Booking Assistant will support the Talent Buyer with the booking of events and shows. This position will draft offers to be submitted to artists and venues. The Booking Assistant will coordinate availability of both artists and venues to create calendar holds for shows and events. Additionally, they will assist in the maintenance of show files and the settlement of shows.
What you will do
- Assist Talent Buyer with the booking of events. Draft offers for artists and venues based on projected ticket sales. Reach out to venues to place calendar holds and coordinate with the availability of an artist.
- Submit offers to venues and agents. Follow up to ensure that appropriate documents are in order. Assist with ticket pricing, royalties, marketing, budgeting, and catering.
- Advance shows on the day of an event. Ensure that artist and vendors arrive, parking is available, and show advances on schedule.
- Maintain show files. Update information if changes are made and if new information is made available.
- Compile all relevant invoices for settlement of shows, scan documents into internal drive-ELVIS and issue payments for vendors and its appropriate parties.
- Responsible for various administrative tasks including submission of checks and contracts, ordering of petty cash, and revision of contracts for vendors and artists.
- Works with ticketing on sale announcement. Confirm accuracy of online announcements that they go out in a timely manner.
- May be responsible for various festival related tasks including: booking of hotels, credentials, artist’s needs and updating show sheets, ensuring vendor forms have been completed correctly, and ensuring all vendors have all essential materials.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma or its equivalency (BA/BS Degree Preferred) In Journalist and Communication preferred
Experience Qualifications
- 0-2 years Of related work experience
- Experience in Photoshop preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Computer savvy with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to navigate social media platforms
- Strong interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast paced environment
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask
- Ability and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required
- Knowledge of the music industry preferred
Payscale: $21 - $24
Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.
Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.
AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.
Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.
Company Information
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!
A Brief Overview
The Booking Assistant will support the Talent Buyer with the booking of events and shows. This position will draft offers to be submitted to artists and venues. The Booking Assistant will coordinate availability of both artists and venues to create calendar holds for shows and events. Additionally, they will assist in the maintenance of show files and the settlement of shows.
What you will do
- Assist Talent Buyer with the booking of events. Draft offers for artists and venues based on projected ticket sales. Reach out to venues to place calendar holds and coordinate with the availability of an artist.
- Submit offers to venues and agents. Follow up to ensure that appropriate documents are in order. Assist with ticket pricing, royalties, marketing, budgeting, and catering.
- Advance shows on the day of an event. Ensure that artist and vendors arrive, parking is available, and show advances on schedule.
- Maintain show files. Update information if changes are made and if new information is made available.
- Compile all relevant invoices for settlement of shows, scan documents into internal drive-ELVIS and issue payments for vendors and its appropriate parties.
- Responsible for various administrative tasks including submission of checks and contracts, ordering of petty cash, and revision of contracts for vendors and artists.
- Works with ticketing on sale announcement. Confirm accuracy of online announcements that they go out in a timely manner.
- May be responsible for various festival related tasks including: booking of hotels, credentials, artist’s needs and updating show sheets, ensuring vendor forms have been completed correctly, and ensuring all vendors have all essential materials.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma or its equivalency (BA/BS Degree Preferred) In Journalist and Communication preferred
Experience Qualifications
- 0-2 years Of related work experience
- Experience in Photoshop preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Computer savvy with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to navigate social media platforms
- Strong interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast paced environment
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask
- Ability and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as required
- Knowledge of the music industry preferred
Payscale: $21 - $24
Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.
Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.
AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.
Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.
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Which media and entertainment companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Michigan?
Michigan employers known to hire international talent in media and entertainment include Quicken Loans-affiliated media teams, Detroit-based advertising agencies such as Campbell Ewald, and broadcast groups operating local television and radio stations. Film and video production companies supported by Michigan's production incentive programs have also hired OPT workers in technical and creative roles. Sponsorship availability varies by company size and role, so confirming authorization policies directly with each employer is important.
Which cities in Michigan have the most media and entertainment F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Detroit holds the largest concentration of media and entertainment employers in Michigan, with advertising agencies, digital media firms, and music industry companies clustered in the metro area. Grand Rapids has a growing creative sector with marketing and digital production agencies. Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan, supports media-adjacent roles through its technology and startup community. Lansing and Flint have smaller but active broadcasting and journalism markets.
What types of media and entertainment roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly qualify for F-1 OPT in media and entertainment include digital content production, video editing, motion graphics, broadcast engineering, advertising and marketing analytics, social media strategy, and UX design for media platforms. Positions requiring a directly related degree field tend to align most clearly with OPT work authorization requirements. Purely creative freelance roles or positions without a clear degree-field connection may present eligibility complications worth reviewing with your designated school official.
How do I find media and entertainment F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, making it straightforward to search for media and entertainment roles in Michigan that are open to F-1 OPT candidates. Rather than manually screening hundreds of postings, you can filter directly for OPT-compatible positions across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and other Michigan markets. Checking employer OPT authorization history and confirming with your DSO before accepting any offer is also recommended.
Are there any Michigan-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in media and entertainment?
Michigan's film and digital media production incentive programs attract production companies to the state periodically, which can create short-term contract opportunities. However, OPT work must be directly related to your degree field and short-term or project-based contracts count toward your authorized employment period. Michigan does not have state-level immigration requirements beyond federal OPT rules, but students at Michigan universities should confirm authorization timing and employer verification steps with their campus international student office before starting work.
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