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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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Does a Technical Project Manager role qualify for CPT?
It qualifies if the duties directly relate to your field of study and your school's curriculum includes relevant coursework in project management, systems coordination, or a related discipline. Your DSO makes the final determination, so you'll need a written job offer describing the specific tasks before authorization is granted.
Can I do CPT as a Technical Project Manager at a startup?
Yes, employer size doesn't affect CPT eligibility. What matters is whether the company can provide a formal offer letter describing your role and how it connects to your degree. Startups without dedicated HR departments sometimes struggle with this documentation, so request the offer letter early and confirm it includes your start date, hours, and job duties.
How do I find Technical Project Manager jobs that accept CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with work authorization history for F-1 students. Focus on companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for technical roles, since that filing history signals familiarity with the authorization process and reduces the risk of an employer backing out after you disclose your CPT status.
Does CPT work experience as a Technical Project Manager count toward H-1B qualification?
CPT work experience can count toward the specialty occupation requirement for H-1B visa if the role required and used your bachelor's-level knowledge. Document your project deliverables, tools used, and reporting structure carefully during the CPT period. USCIS may request evidence of that experience if you later petition for H-1B visa through the same or a different employer.
What happens if my CPT end date doesn't align with the project timeline?
CPT authorization is tied to specific start and end dates on your I-20. Working beyond your authorized end date, even briefly, is an unauthorized employment violation. If the project extends, your DSO must issue an updated I-20 with the new end date before you continue working. Plan your authorization renewals at least two weeks before each deadline.