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Creative Product Operations Project Intern (Monetization Product) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
LOCATION:
New York
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Intern
JOB CODE:
A119791
Responsibilities
Team Introduction:
Creativity is the soul of advertising. The TikTok Ads Creative and Ecosystem team develops world-leading tech solutions for ads creative production, interpretation, and optimization. Our mission is to empower and inspire advertisers, creators, and third parties within the ecosystem to create and deliver the most engaging creative experiences to end users. We are user-oriented and dedicated to technical excellence, striving to lead technological innovation in the ad tech and creative industry. Our goal is to power products and deliver value to our clients, creators, partners, and the entire ecosystem.
Role Introduction:
We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Product Operations Intern to join our Creative Operations Advertising team in New York. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional partners — including business, data, and engineering teams — to help design, analyze, and optimize innovative advertising solutions that empower global brands to tell their stories effectively.
Project Intern:
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.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities:
- Support marketing and analytics initiatives by organizing performance data, building dashboards, and translating insights into clear visual formats.
- Assist in constructing datasets, monitoring campaign activity, and maintaining routine reporting workflows.
- Contribute to campaign setup reviews, performance tracking, and measurement-related tasks across assigned advertiser categories.
- Help prepare client-facing deliverables and internal documentation, including reports, learning materials, and training support.
- Coordinate cross-functional follow-ups and contribute to project tracking to ensure smooth operational execution.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and an interest in learning additional data tools such as Tableau or SQL.
- Basic understanding of digital advertising concepts and marketing fundamentals.
- Comfortable working with cross-functional teams, supporting project workflows, and responding to operational questions.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple ongoing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn about digital marketing, measurement & advanced tech exploration, and campaign performance optimization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in AI tools or coding applications is a plus.
- Able to intern for 6 months or longer; candidates available to work 4 days a week onsite in our New York office are preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern: The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $30 - $50.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Creative Product Operations Project Intern (Monetization Product) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
LOCATION:
New York
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Intern
JOB CODE:
A119791
Responsibilities
Team Introduction:
Creativity is the soul of advertising. The TikTok Ads Creative and Ecosystem team develops world-leading tech solutions for ads creative production, interpretation, and optimization. Our mission is to empower and inspire advertisers, creators, and third parties within the ecosystem to create and deliver the most engaging creative experiences to end users. We are user-oriented and dedicated to technical excellence, striving to lead technological innovation in the ad tech and creative industry. Our goal is to power products and deliver value to our clients, creators, partners, and the entire ecosystem.
Role Introduction:
We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Product Operations Intern to join our Creative Operations Advertising team in New York. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional partners — including business, data, and engineering teams — to help design, analyze, and optimize innovative advertising solutions that empower global brands to tell their stories effectively.
Project Intern:
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.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities:
- Support marketing and analytics initiatives by organizing performance data, building dashboards, and translating insights into clear visual formats.
- Assist in constructing datasets, monitoring campaign activity, and maintaining routine reporting workflows.
- Contribute to campaign setup reviews, performance tracking, and measurement-related tasks across assigned advertiser categories.
- Help prepare client-facing deliverables and internal documentation, including reports, learning materials, and training support.
- Coordinate cross-functional follow-ups and contribute to project tracking to ensure smooth operational execution.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and an interest in learning additional data tools such as Tableau or SQL.
- Basic understanding of digital advertising concepts and marketing fundamentals.
- Comfortable working with cross-functional teams, supporting project workflows, and responding to operational questions.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple ongoing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn about digital marketing, measurement & advanced tech exploration, and campaign performance optimization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in AI tools or coding applications is a plus.
- Able to intern for 6 months or longer; candidates available to work 4 days a week onsite in our New York office are preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern: The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $30 - $50.
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 JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Creative Lead
Align your portfolio with specialty occupation standards
Creative Lead roles must demonstrate a direct connection between your formal education and the proposed training. Document specific design disciplines, creative direction methodologies, or campaign leadership skills that map to the work you'll do at the host organization.
Identify host employers with existing J-1 infrastructure
Target companies that have hosted J-1 trainees before. Agencies, in-house creative departments at large brands, and media companies are more likely to have HR teams familiar with DS-2019 obligations and training plan documentation requirements.
Search J-1 compatible Creative Lead roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers and Creative Lead openings that align with J-1 sponsorship pathways. Filtering by role type helps you focus outreach on organizations whose hiring patterns match your program category.
Confirm your program category before approaching sponsors
If you hold a degree and have under one year of post-graduation work experience, you likely qualify under the Trainee category. Specialists with five or more years of professional creative experience follow a different track with different DS-2019 documentation requirements.
Request a training plan review before the offer stage
The designated sponsor, not your host employer, approves the Training and Internship Placement Plan. Ask prospective employers to outline your proposed duties early so the sponsor can flag any scope issues before you receive a formal offer.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home country residency requirement after their program ends. This affects future U.S. visa eligibility. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before signing any host employer agreement.
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Find Creative Lead JobsCreative Lead J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Creative Lead positions?
Most Creative Lead candidates fall under the J-1 Trainee category if they have a relevant degree and fewer than five years of post-graduation experience in the creative field. Candidates with five or more years of professional experience in creative direction, brand strategy, or related disciplines may qualify under the Specialist category instead. The designated sponsor determines the appropriate classification based on your background.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a Creative Lead role?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT. That organization issues your DS-2019 form and monitors your program compliance. The company where you perform your creative work is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. You need both: a host employer willing to take you on and a designated sponsor to administer your exchange program.
How do I find Creative Lead host employers open to J-1 trainees?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Creative Lead roles at U.S. employers whose hiring patterns align with J-1 sponsorship. From there, focus outreach on creative agencies, in-house brand teams at large companies, and media organizations, since these environments are most familiar with the training plan and DS-2019 documentation the designated sponsor requires.
Can a Creative Lead position qualify as a specialty occupation under J-1?
The J-1 program does not use the specialty occupation standard that applies to H-1B visas. Instead, designated sponsors evaluate whether your proposed host placement is directly related to your degree field or documented professional experience in creative disciplines. Roles involving creative direction, visual identity, campaign leadership, or content strategy typically satisfy this connection, but the sponsor makes the final determination.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to J-1 Creative Leads?
It depends on your country of nationality, the source of your program funding, and whether your home country's government designates your field as a skills shortage area. Many privately funded Trainee and Specialist placements are not subject to the requirement, but you must confirm your specific status with the designated sponsor before your program begins, since the requirement affects your ability to apply for H-1B or immigrant visas afterward.
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