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TikTok's SMB (Small & Medium Business) team aims to help businesses and brands of all sizes unleash their creative side, connect with our audience, and be discovered. As a Business Program Manager Intern, you will support the Americas team in helping SMBs grow on TikTok. As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. This internship offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful, cross-functional projects that provide a glimpse into professional real-world experience. You will collaborate with teams across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product to drive initiatives that improve how we support advertisers in the Americas region.
Key Responsibilities
You will act as a coordinator and support lead for key operational programs. Your core responsibilities will include:
Program Coordination:
- Cross-Functional Support: Assist in coordinating projects across Sales, Shop, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment on SMB growth goals.
- Workflow Optimization: Own small internal projects to improve team workflows, tooling efficiency, and client experience.
- Onboarding: Assist with the onboarding process and early-stage support for new TikTok Shop advertisers.
Insights & Enablement:
- Reporting: Participate in business performance tracking by preparing campaign documents and maintaining simple performance reports/dashboards.
- Localization: Help localize and adapt playbooks, narratives, and product materials for the Americas market context.
- Documentation: Maintain business requirements documentation (BRD) and support internal communication channels.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Business, Marketing, Communications, Information Systems, or related).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in execution.
- Interest in digital advertising, e-commerce, and SMB growth.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Prior internship or project experience in operations, program management, or consulting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics) or project management software.
- Comfortable working with data and building simple dashboards (Excel/Sheets, SQL is a plus).
- Basic understanding of project management methodologies.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $30- $30. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Responsibilities
TikTok's SMB (Small & Medium Business) team aims to help businesses and brands of all sizes unleash their creative side, connect with our audience, and be discovered. As a Business Program Manager Intern, you will support the Americas team in helping SMBs grow on TikTok. As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. This internship offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful, cross-functional projects that provide a glimpse into professional real-world experience. You will collaborate with teams across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product to drive initiatives that improve how we support advertisers in the Americas region.
Key Responsibilities
You will act as a coordinator and support lead for key operational programs. Your core responsibilities will include:
Program Coordination:
- Cross-Functional Support: Assist in coordinating projects across Sales, Shop, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment on SMB growth goals.
- Workflow Optimization: Own small internal projects to improve team workflows, tooling efficiency, and client experience.
- Onboarding: Assist with the onboarding process and early-stage support for new TikTok Shop advertisers.
Insights & Enablement:
- Reporting: Participate in business performance tracking by preparing campaign documents and maintaining simple performance reports/dashboards.
- Localization: Help localize and adapt playbooks, narratives, and product materials for the Americas market context.
- Documentation: Maintain business requirements documentation (BRD) and support internal communication channels.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Business, Marketing, Communications, Information Systems, or related).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in execution.
- Interest in digital advertising, e-commerce, and SMB growth.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Prior internship or project experience in operations, program management, or consulting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics) or project management software.
- Comfortable working with data and building simple dashboards (Excel/Sheets, SQL is a plus).
- Basic understanding of project management methodologies.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $30- $30. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Get Access To All JobsProject Lead CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Lead role qualify for CPT authorization?
Project Lead positions typically qualify when your degree program includes coursework in project management, systems engineering, operations, or related fields and your DSO can document the direct connection. The job description must show that leading teams, managing deliverables, or coordinating cross-functional work is an integral part of your curriculum, not just incidentally related to it.
Can I do CPT as a Project Lead if my degree is in a technical field rather than business?
Yes. Engineering, computer science, and information systems programs regularly authorize CPT for Project Lead roles because technical project coordination is embedded in most graduate and advanced undergraduate curricula. Your DSO will look for course overlap with the specific duties in your offer letter, so ask the employer to describe the technical scope of your leadership responsibilities explicitly.
How do I find Project Lead employers who are open to CPT students?
Browse Project Lead listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented Labor Condition Application history so you can identify companies that actively engage with international work authorization. Filter by role type and location, then confirm CPT eligibility directly with each employer's HR team before your DSO submits the authorization request.
What happens to my OPT if I complete a full-time CPT as a Project Lead?
Twelve months or more of full-time CPT use makes you ineligible for OPT after graduation. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, does not affect OPT. If your Project Lead role is full-time and spans multiple semesters, track your cumulative authorization days through SEVIS and discuss OPT preservation with your DSO before each renewal to avoid losing post-graduation work authorization.
Do I need a separate work permit or USCIS filing to start a CPT Project Lead job?
No separate USCIS filing is required. CPT authorization is issued entirely by your DSO through your school's SEVIS record, and your updated I-20 with the CPT endorsement is your employment authorization document. USCIS is not involved in approving CPT. You must not begin work until your DSO has updated your I-20 and the authorized start date on that document has arrived.