J-1 Visa Business Manager Jobs
Business Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your experience level. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a designated J-1 sponsor for DS-2019 sponsorship is the central challenge this page helps you solve.
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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.
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.
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 JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Business Manager
Translate your credentials into U.S. business terminology
Your foreign business degree or management experience needs to map clearly onto U.S. job titles. Cross-reference your background against the O*NET occupation profile for Business and Operations Managers to identify the exact competencies U.S. host employers expect to see.
Target host employers with established J-1 training programs
Multinational corporations, university business departments, and nonprofit management organizations frequently serve as J-1 host sites. Employers already running structured management training programs are far more likely to coordinate the DS-2019 process with a designated sponsor than those encountering J-1 for the first time.
Distinguish Trainee from Intern before you apply
The J-1 Trainee category is for professionals with a degree plus one year of experience, or five years of work experience in business management. Applying to Intern-category programs when you meet Trainee criteria wastes time and risks misclassification on your DS-2019.
Use Migrate Mate to find roles aligned with J-1 sponsorship
Searching general job boards surfaces roles where employers have no J-1 host experience. Use Migrate Mate to filter for Business Manager positions at employers already familiar with exchange visitor programs, cutting out the cold outreach to HR teams who don't know what a DS-2019 is.
Build a training plan before your offer letter is signed
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT require a formal training plan document before issuing your DS-2019. Draft a phase-by-phase breakdown of management competencies you'll develop so your host employer can co-sign it the moment an offer is extended.
Check the 2-year home residency requirement before accepting
If your J-1 program is funded by your home government or if your home country is on the State Department's skills list, you may face a 2-year home residency requirement before switching to H-1B or a green card pathway. Confirm your funding source with the designated sponsor before accepting any host offer.
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Which J-1 program category fits a Business Manager role?
Most Business Manager candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers international professionals with a business-related degree plus at least one year of post-degree work experience, or a minimum of five years of relevant management experience without a degree. Current students completing degree programs may qualify under the J-1 Intern category instead. The designated sponsor determines which category applies based on your documentation.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if the employer is just a host?
The visa sponsor in J-1 is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE issue the DS-2019 form, monitor your program compliance, and serve as the official sponsor of record. Your host employer provides the work environment and co-signs the training plan, but they do not hold sponsoring authority over your J-1 status.
How do I find Business Manager host employers open to J-1 candidates?
Most general job postings don't specify J-1 compatibility, so filtering by that criterion manually is slow and unreliable. Migrate Mate lets you search for Business Manager roles at employers already familiar with exchange visitor programs, so you're not spending weeks educating HR departments about a visa category they've never processed before.
Can a Business Manager on J-1 transition to an H-1B afterward?
Yes, but only if you're not subject to the 2-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). That requirement applies if your J-1 exchange was funded by your home government, your home country's government, or if your occupation appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years or obtain a waiver before an H-1B or immigrant visa is approvable.
What does the J-1 training plan need to include for a Business Manager position?
The training plan must outline specific management competencies you'll develop in the U.S., broken into phases with measurable objectives, supervision details, and a timeline. Designated sponsors require this before issuing the DS-2019. For Business Manager roles, plans typically cover areas like budget management, team leadership, operations oversight, and U.S. regulatory compliance, all tied to skills you cannot obtain in your home country.
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