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Washington state's media and entertainment sector spans Seattle's major film production hubs, Bellevue's gaming studios, and Tacoma's growing creative agencies, making it one of the more active markets for F-1 OPT candidates in this field. Employers like Amazon MGM Studios, Nintendo of America, and Bungie have historically hired international talent across production, content, and digital media roles.
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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?
You are passionate about the environment and live music. You aren’t scared to get dirty and have a foundational understanding of recycling, composting, and material circularity, or have a strong willingness to learn. You maintain a positive attitude and have the energy and enthusiasm to problem solve on the fly. You enjoy being a part of a team and educating others. All employees have a leading role in the service experience of our guests. That’s why SAFETY for employees and guests is our first priority. We show CARE around every corner and look to create ENCORE moments of service excellence for everyone. And our commitment to EFFICIENCY, is our way of staying well-organized. So join us! We need these kinds of skills and talents as we Create Once in a Lifetime Experiences for our Fans.
THE ROLE:
Cascades Amphitheater is seeking a Zero Waste Supervisor to help us take our sustainability programs to the next level. This role is the backbone and driving force behind Live Nation’s resource recovery and circularity program and is responsible for ensuring efficient waste sorting protocols, clean and organized workspaces, and thorough support of sustainability department growth. This position will partner with the Venue Sustainability Manager and be part of the venue operations team. Coming into 2024, RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater is setting new objectives and processes for its zero-waste program, which will be spearheaded by the Venue Sustainability Manager and Zero Waste Supervisor. Zero Waste Supervisors will be tasked with day-to-day program execution as they work to develop a comprehensive, industry-leading zero waste program. Zero Waste Supervisors will assist the Venue Sustainability Manager in making this program increasingly adaptable to be able to deliver on target goals. This is a seasonal, part-time position for show days. Hours per week will vary depending on show schedule and business needs at the time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in Zero Waste Supervisor on-boarding training.
- Assist with Zero Waste Coordinator training and oversight.
- Be onsite during pre-season venue set up, at request of the Venue Sustainability Manager, to ensure zero waste operational procedures are in place.
- Assist in the mid- and post-show waste sorting process of all recycling, composting, donations, and landfill materials.
- Be available to work show days and non-show days to ensure all waste is sorted and diverted.
- Assist with overseeing the material sorting process of all recycling, composting, reuse, and donations materials to increase resource recovery and diversion from landfill.
- Assist with Front of House Zero Waste initiatives as outlined by the Venue Sustainability Manager.
- Relay boots on the ground observations to guide areas of improvement and overall program development.
- Contribute ideas to improve material circularity based on most commonly seen items in the waste stream.
- Assist the Venue Sustainability Manager with educational support to all crew members and fans.
- Maintain a clean sorting area and support the post-show pick after each event, which will occasionally result in scheduled shifts occurring on days after a show.
- Be able to step in and oversee sustainability processes in the event the Venue Sustainability Manager is sick or cannot attend a scheduled show.
- Support compliance with local environmental policies and mandates.
- Other tasks as assigned by the Venue Sustainability Manager on an as-need basis.
Qualifications
- Show days require about 90% of the time spent walking, bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and carrying 50+ lbs. with about 75% of that time spent sorting materials.
- Not afraid to get dirty or be around unpleasant odors.
- Ability to work outside in variable weather.
- Strong time management skills to show up on time and work late hours.
- Dedication to participate in something that will have a real and immediate impact to the cause.
- A positive attitude.
- Creative thinker and problem solver.
- A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs.
- Experience in events/zero waste events are a plus.
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.
The expected compensation for this position is:
$17.13 USD - $21.00 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.

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?
You are passionate about the environment and live music. You aren’t scared to get dirty and have a foundational understanding of recycling, composting, and material circularity, or have a strong willingness to learn. You maintain a positive attitude and have the energy and enthusiasm to problem solve on the fly. You enjoy being a part of a team and educating others. All employees have a leading role in the service experience of our guests. That’s why SAFETY for employees and guests is our first priority. We show CARE around every corner and look to create ENCORE moments of service excellence for everyone. And our commitment to EFFICIENCY, is our way of staying well-organized. So join us! We need these kinds of skills and talents as we Create Once in a Lifetime Experiences for our Fans.
THE ROLE:
Cascades Amphitheater is seeking a Zero Waste Supervisor to help us take our sustainability programs to the next level. This role is the backbone and driving force behind Live Nation’s resource recovery and circularity program and is responsible for ensuring efficient waste sorting protocols, clean and organized workspaces, and thorough support of sustainability department growth. This position will partner with the Venue Sustainability Manager and be part of the venue operations team. Coming into 2024, RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater is setting new objectives and processes for its zero-waste program, which will be spearheaded by the Venue Sustainability Manager and Zero Waste Supervisor. Zero Waste Supervisors will be tasked with day-to-day program execution as they work to develop a comprehensive, industry-leading zero waste program. Zero Waste Supervisors will assist the Venue Sustainability Manager in making this program increasingly adaptable to be able to deliver on target goals. This is a seasonal, part-time position for show days. Hours per week will vary depending on show schedule and business needs at the time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in Zero Waste Supervisor on-boarding training.
- Assist with Zero Waste Coordinator training and oversight.
- Be onsite during pre-season venue set up, at request of the Venue Sustainability Manager, to ensure zero waste operational procedures are in place.
- Assist in the mid- and post-show waste sorting process of all recycling, composting, donations, and landfill materials.
- Be available to work show days and non-show days to ensure all waste is sorted and diverted.
- Assist with overseeing the material sorting process of all recycling, composting, reuse, and donations materials to increase resource recovery and diversion from landfill.
- Assist with Front of House Zero Waste initiatives as outlined by the Venue Sustainability Manager.
- Relay boots on the ground observations to guide areas of improvement and overall program development.
- Contribute ideas to improve material circularity based on most commonly seen items in the waste stream.
- Assist the Venue Sustainability Manager with educational support to all crew members and fans.
- Maintain a clean sorting area and support the post-show pick after each event, which will occasionally result in scheduled shifts occurring on days after a show.
- Be able to step in and oversee sustainability processes in the event the Venue Sustainability Manager is sick or cannot attend a scheduled show.
- Support compliance with local environmental policies and mandates.
- Other tasks as assigned by the Venue Sustainability Manager on an as-need basis.
Qualifications
- Show days require about 90% of the time spent walking, bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and carrying 50+ lbs. with about 75% of that time spent sorting materials.
- Not afraid to get dirty or be around unpleasant odors.
- Ability to work outside in variable weather.
- Strong time management skills to show up on time and work late hours.
- Dedication to participate in something that will have a real and immediate impact to the cause.
- A positive attitude.
- Creative thinker and problem solver.
- A strong sense of teamwork and ability to execute programs.
- Experience in events/zero waste events are a plus.
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.
The expected compensation for this position is:
$17.13 USD - $21.00 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 media and entertainment companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Washington?
Washington hosts several media and entertainment employers with track records of hiring F-1 OPT workers, including Amazon MGM Studios, Nintendo of America, Bungie, and Valve Corporation. Smaller production companies, digital media agencies, and gaming studios in the Seattle metro area also hire OPT candidates, particularly for roles in content production, game design, marketing, and digital media. Sponsorship availability varies by role and business need.
Which cities in Washington have the most media and entertainment F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Seattle is the primary hub, with the highest concentration of media, gaming, and entertainment employers in the state. Bellevue and Redmond are particularly strong for gaming and interactive media, home to studios like Nintendo of America and Bungie. Tacoma and Kirkland have smaller but growing creative industry presences. Most F-1 OPT opportunities in Washington's media sector are concentrated within the greater Seattle metropolitan area.
What types of media and entertainment roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly qualify include game design, video production, digital content creation, animation, UX and visual design, marketing for media products, and software engineering within entertainment companies. F-1 OPT work authorization is tied to your field of study, so your role must be directly related to your degree. Roles in journalism, communications, film production, and interactive media tend to align well for students from relevant programs.
How do I find media and entertainment F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students seeking F-1 OPT sponsorship roles, and you can filter jobs by visa type, industry, and state to surface media and entertainment positions in Washington directly. This is more targeted than general job searching because listings are screened for sponsorship compatibility. Combining Migrate Mate with direct outreach to Seattle-area studios and production companies gives you the most practical approach to finding relevant openings.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Washington's media industry?
Washington has no state income tax, which can affect how compensation is structured compared to other states, though this doesn't change your OPT authorization requirements. The state's strong tech-entertainment crossover, particularly in gaming and streaming, means many OPT-eligible roles sit at the intersection of software and media. Students should confirm their degree field aligns with the specific role, as STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on both employer E-Verify enrollment and the role's classification.
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