Media & Entertainment Jobs in Pennsylvania with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
Media and entertainment F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in Philadelphia, where major broadcasters like CBS News Philadelphia, NBC10, and Comcast NBCUniversal maintain significant operations. Pittsburgh's growing film production scene and university-adjacent media programs add further opportunities. Roles in production, digital content, and broadcasting draw consistent OPT hiring from Pennsylvania employers.
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JOB SUMMARY
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
- Works directly with the Ops Manager and Security Supervisor to perform day of show duties
- Respond to all elevated staff/guest inquiries and or concerns regarding all shows, artist meet and greet packages, as well as our VIP program and seat upgrades
- Work through and correct guest concerns and complaints regarding security and customer service-related situations
- Follow up with Security and Guest Services teams to ensure that service standards are met
- Perform opening/running/closing duties according to Live Nation policy
- Inform guests of Music Hall amenities & make recommendations
- Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through work area and reporting any issues encountered
- Suggestive selling of all venue products and services when applicable
- Keep current on all Standard Operating Procedures and be able to effectively communicate them to team members
- Create pre-shift sheet and relay information from management directly to staff
- Turn in all lost and found articles to Box Office
- Ensure responsible alcohol service per Responsible Alcohol Service training & Live Nation alcohol policies
- Ensure proper line of sight maintenance by all staff at all points of guest contact as well as maintaining the security of Back of House areas
- Leads all pre-shift meetings prior to start of shift
- Communicate to M.O.D. any issues that guests or team members may have
- Work with the M.O.D. to resolve any and all guest issues- consults or involves management if the situation escalates
- Responsible for completing incident reports and collecting witness statements
- Assist MOD with all ejection logs and incident reports
- Required to work Special Events that are scheduled throughout the venue
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Required:
- Working knowledge of high-volume nightclub operations, responsible alcohol service and guest relations
- Skills in guest relations/staff relations- Assessing and anticipating special needs of guests
- Prioritization of duties and effective communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks/issues at one time effectively, with an upbeat attitude
- Read guests in order to anticipate their needs
- Turn potentially negative situations into positive ones
- Communicate well with team members and managers and foster an atmosphere of unity and camaraderie
- High School Diploma required
Preferred:
- Experience in a live music environment
- College diploma in related field
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful
- Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet
- Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs using proper lifting techniques
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.
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
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.

JOB SUMMARY
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
- Works directly with the Ops Manager and Security Supervisor to perform day of show duties
- Respond to all elevated staff/guest inquiries and or concerns regarding all shows, artist meet and greet packages, as well as our VIP program and seat upgrades
- Work through and correct guest concerns and complaints regarding security and customer service-related situations
- Follow up with Security and Guest Services teams to ensure that service standards are met
- Perform opening/running/closing duties according to Live Nation policy
- Inform guests of Music Hall amenities & make recommendations
- Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through work area and reporting any issues encountered
- Suggestive selling of all venue products and services when applicable
- Keep current on all Standard Operating Procedures and be able to effectively communicate them to team members
- Create pre-shift sheet and relay information from management directly to staff
- Turn in all lost and found articles to Box Office
- Ensure responsible alcohol service per Responsible Alcohol Service training & Live Nation alcohol policies
- Ensure proper line of sight maintenance by all staff at all points of guest contact as well as maintaining the security of Back of House areas
- Leads all pre-shift meetings prior to start of shift
- Communicate to M.O.D. any issues that guests or team members may have
- Work with the M.O.D. to resolve any and all guest issues- consults or involves management if the situation escalates
- Responsible for completing incident reports and collecting witness statements
- Assist MOD with all ejection logs and incident reports
- Required to work Special Events that are scheduled throughout the venue
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Required:
- Working knowledge of high-volume nightclub operations, responsible alcohol service and guest relations
- Skills in guest relations/staff relations- Assessing and anticipating special needs of guests
- Prioritization of duties and effective communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks/issues at one time effectively, with an upbeat attitude
- Read guests in order to anticipate their needs
- Turn potentially negative situations into positive ones
- Communicate well with team members and managers and foster an atmosphere of unity and camaraderie
- High School Diploma required
Preferred:
- Experience in a live music environment
- College diploma in related field
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Working environment is fast-paced, often loud and stressful
- Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and working on your feet
- Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs using proper lifting techniques
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.
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
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 media and entertainment companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Pennsylvania?
Comcast NBCUniversal, headquartered in Philadelphia, is one of the most active media employers in Pennsylvania and has a documented history of hiring F-1 OPT workers. CBS News Philadelphia, iHeart Media, and several regional production studios also participate in OPT hiring. Pennsylvania's public broadcasting network, WHYY, and university-affiliated media operations are additional employers worth researching for OPT-eligible positions.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most media and entertainment F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia accounts for the largest share of media and entertainment OPT opportunities in Pennsylvania, driven by its concentration of broadcast networks, streaming infrastructure, and advertising agencies. Pittsburgh is a secondary market with an expanding film and television production presence, partly supported by Pennsylvania's film tax credit program. Smaller markets like Harrisburg have public media and regional broadcast roles, though at lower volume.
What types of media and entertainment roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align with a qualifying degree field are eligible for F-1 OPT. In media and entertainment, this commonly includes positions in video production, broadcast journalism, digital marketing, UX and graphic design, data analytics for audience development, and software engineering for media platforms. Roles must directly relate to your field of study, so applicants should confirm that connection before applying to ensure OPT eligibility.
How do I find media and entertainment F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on F-1 OPT and filters job listings by visa type, industry, and state. Searching for media and entertainment roles in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have indicated sponsorship willingness, saving significant research time. Because OPT authorization is time-sensitive, using a targeted platform rather than broad job boards helps prioritize applications toward employers already familiar with F-1 hiring.
Are there any Pennsylvania-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the media and entertainment industry?
Pennsylvania's film tax credit program has increased production activity in the state, which can create short-term project-based roles. F-1 OPT students should be aware that OPT authorization is tied to employment in your degree field, and project-based or freelance arrangements may have implications for maintaining valid status. Consulting your Designated School Official before accepting non-traditional employment structures in production or entertainment is advisable.
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