Internship Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
New York is one of the most active states for internship visa sponsorship, with major employers across finance, tech, media, and consulting concentrated in New York City. Firms like JPMorgan Chase, Google, Bloomberg, and McKinsey regularly sponsor international interns. Competition is intense, but the breadth of industries and volume of structured internship programs make New York a top destination.
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JOB SUMMARY
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.
Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
Experiences could include, but are not limited to:
- Operations/Security: Greet guests, scan guest tickets upon entry to the venue, and assist guests with locating their seats
- Ticketing: Facilitate night of show Will Call & Guest List Operations
- Fan & Artist Services: Research concepts for gifts, incentives and experiences for artist, fan, and employee engagement
- Premium Services: Assist with on-site premium seat programs and client services for a concert event
- Operations/Special Events: Assist in the setup and tear down of venue assets for events - Chairs, tables, tents, signage, etc
- F&B: Research concepts of new beverage and food products, genre specific planning, premium experiences
- Production: Observe a load-in or load-out for a concert event
- Merchandise: Prepare merchandise stand displays before the concert event and assist with inventory
Applicants should be interested in exploring behind the scenes career paths in the live entertainment industry. We do not recommend this program for those aspiring to be recording artists, performers, songwriters, record producers, photographers, artist managers, or in careers that work directly with artists.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Passionate about live music and the music industry
- Creative thinker and problem solver
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs
- Fast learner with a strong work ethic and a high sense of responsibility in an ever-changing environment
- Willing to work in various departments contained within concert venue settings
- Reliable transportation to concert venues throughout the position location’s city
- Position requires standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying 25+ lbs. and occasional sitting in both indoor and outdoor environments
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and/or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and/or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case by case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
COMPENSATION
The expected compensation for this position is:
$17.00 USD - $19.20 USD Hourly
Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.
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Which companies sponsor visas for internships in New York?
Large financial institutions, technology firms, and consulting companies in New York are among the most active internship sponsors. JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Google, Amazon, Bloomberg, and McKinsey have established international internship programs with documented sponsorship histories. Media conglomerates and pharmaceutical companies headquartered in the New York metro area also participate, though sponsorship availability varies by program, year, and specific role.
Which visa types are most common for internship roles in New York?
The most common visa for paid internships in New York is the J-1 visa Exchange Visitor visa, specifically the Intern category, which requires a designated sponsor organization and a host employer. F-1 students enrolled at U.S. universities can use Curricular Practical Training or Optional Practical Training for internships without requiring employer-sponsored petitions. H-1B visa sponsorship for internships is uncommon given the cap, lottery, and minimum degree requirements involved.
How to find internship visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters internship listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to identify New York employers willing to sponsor international candidates. You can narrow results to internship roles across finance, tech, and media sectors concentrated in New York City. Searching early matters in New York given the high volume of applicants competing for the same structured programs at major firms.
Which cities in New York have the most internship sponsorship jobs?
New York City accounts for the overwhelming majority of sponsored internship opportunities in the state, driven by its concentration of financial services, technology, media, and professional services firms. Manhattan is the primary hub, particularly Midtown and the Financial District. Buffalo and Albany have smaller but growing tech and government sectors with occasional internship sponsorship, though neither approaches the volume available in New York City.
Are there state-specific considerations for international interns in New York?
New York enforces its own labor laws that apply to interns, including wage requirements for most for-credit and non-credit internships at for-profit companies. J-1 interns are subject to federal prevailing wage standards set by their program sponsor. New York City's dense university presence, including Columbia, NYU, and Cornell Tech, creates strong pipelines into local internship programs, and many employers explicitly recruit through those institutions for international talent.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored internship jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.