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Global Sports Partnerships Project Intern (TikTok-Operations-Sports-Global Partnerships) - 2026 Start (MBA)
Location:
New York
Employment Type:
Intern
Job Code:
A92062
Responsibilities
Team Introduction:
TikTok's Global Sports Partnerships team is responsible for ensuring high quality content supply on TikTok through close partnership with top Sports Publishers globally.
As a Sports Partnerships intern, you will support the Sports Partnerships team as they develop and nurture high level relationships with key stakeholders at TikTok's priority global Sports Publishers (Broadcasters, Leagues, Clubs, Federations etc), in order to secure incremental growth in high quality content around the most prominent Sporting moments.
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.
About the Internship:
TikTok's internship program offers students real-world exposure and hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic industry. You’ll participate in impactful projects, development workshops, and social events, all while building core professional skills. This is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully and explore a potential career path with us.
Responsibilities:
Drive Strategic Partner Engagement
- Support the management and evolution of high-priority sports partnerships
- Contribute to partner strategy development, including identifying opportunities to deepen collaboration and unlock incremental value
Shape Global Sports Moments
- Collaborate cross-functionally to bring to life marquee US and global sports tentpoles
- Help coordinate internal teams to deliver seamless, high-impact executions
Optimize How We Work
- Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance XFN workflows
- Develop frameworks, documentation, and best practices that improve team efficiency and scalability
Unlock Data-Driven Insights
- Conduct analysis on key sports programs, campaigns, and initiatives to measure impact and inform future strategy
- Translate data into clear, actionable insights for both internal stakeholders and external partners
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing an MBA degree
- Passion for Sports: demonstrated interest in sports, media, or entertainment, with a strong understanding of the evolving sports landscape
- Analytical Rigor: strong data analysis skills with experience translating complex datasets into strategic insights
- Partnership Mindset: experience in partnerships, business development, consulting, or related fields
- Structured Thinking: ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and solve complex problems
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: strong communication skills with the ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholders
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
- The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $40 - $40.
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
Global Sports Partnerships Project Intern (TikTok-Operations-Sports-Global Partnerships) - 2026 Start (MBA)
Location:
New York
Employment Type:
Intern
Job Code:
A92062
Responsibilities
Team Introduction:
TikTok's Global Sports Partnerships team is responsible for ensuring high quality content supply on TikTok through close partnership with top Sports Publishers globally.
As a Sports Partnerships intern, you will support the Sports Partnerships team as they develop and nurture high level relationships with key stakeholders at TikTok's priority global Sports Publishers (Broadcasters, Leagues, Clubs, Federations etc), in order to secure incremental growth in high quality content around the most prominent Sporting moments.
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.
About the Internship:
TikTok's internship program offers students real-world exposure and hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic industry. You’ll participate in impactful projects, development workshops, and social events, all while building core professional skills. This is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully and explore a potential career path with us.
Responsibilities:
Drive Strategic Partner Engagement
- Support the management and evolution of high-priority sports partnerships
- Contribute to partner strategy development, including identifying opportunities to deepen collaboration and unlock incremental value
Shape Global Sports Moments
- Collaborate cross-functionally to bring to life marquee US and global sports tentpoles
- Help coordinate internal teams to deliver seamless, high-impact executions
Optimize How We Work
- Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance XFN workflows
- Develop frameworks, documentation, and best practices that improve team efficiency and scalability
Unlock Data-Driven Insights
- Conduct analysis on key sports programs, campaigns, and initiatives to measure impact and inform future strategy
- Translate data into clear, actionable insights for both internal stakeholders and external partners
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing an MBA degree
- Passion for Sports: demonstrated interest in sports, media, or entertainment, with a strong understanding of the evolving sports landscape
- Analytical Rigor: strong data analysis skills with experience translating complex datasets into strategic insights
- Partnership Mindset: experience in partnerships, business development, consulting, or related fields
- Structured Thinking: ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and solve complex problems
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: strong communication skills with the ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholders
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
- The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $40 - $40.
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 as a Global Project Manager
Document your training objectives before applying
J-1 Trainee and Specialist applications require a detailed training plan tied to your existing credentials. Map your project management certifications, methodology experience, and learning goals to specific U.S. workplace activities before approaching any host employer.
Target employers with structured international programs
Host employers for J-1 Global Project Managers typically operate across multiple countries and already coordinate with designated sponsors. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. roles and companies aligned with cross-border project functions and J-1 hosting history.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Specialist and Trainee categories can trigger a two-year home-country residency requirement based on your country of nationality and your field's designation. Confirm your status with the designated sponsor before accepting any host employer offer.
Verify wage compliance against OFLC Wage Search data
Your host employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the project manager role and location. Cross-reference the offered compensation against OFLC Wage Search results before your designated sponsor submits your training plan for approval.
Align your program category to your career stage
The Trainee category fits professionals within five years of graduation or initial career entry. Experienced project managers with a longer professional record may qualify under Specialist. Mismatching category to experience level is a common reason designated sponsors decline to issue a DS-2019.
Confirm your host employer can sign a training plan
Not every employer has hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Your designated sponsor requires the host to sign a formal training plan and maintain on-site supervision. Raise this requirement explicitly during your offer negotiation, before any DS-2019 process begins.
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Find Global Project Manager JobsGlobal Project Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Global Project Manager role?
The Trainee category covers professionals within five years of completing a degree or their initial career entry, while the Specialist category applies to experienced practitioners with a longer track record in a specific field. Global Project Managers typically fall under one of these two categories. Your designated sponsor determines the correct classification based on your education, years of experience, and the scope of your proposed training activities in the U.S.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Global Project Manager position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring employer. The employer is the host organization that structures and supervises your training. The designated sponsor reviews your training plan, confirms program compliance, and issues your DS-2019 form. You must secure both a willing host employer and a designated sponsor willing to administer your exchange visitor program.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Global Project Managers?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. roles and companies that align with J-1 Trainee and Specialist program structures, including cross-border project management functions. Targeting employers who already operate international teams increases the likelihood they understand structured training plan requirements and have worked with designated sponsors before.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to project managers on a J-1?
It can. The two-year home-country residency requirement applies based on your country of nationality and whether your field or funding source is government-directed. Confirm your specific situation with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer, because this requirement affects your ability to change to an H-1B, L-1, or other work status without a waiver after your J-1 period ends.
What does a J-1 training plan need to include for a project management role?
Your designated sponsor and host employer must submit a formal training plan that outlines your specific learning objectives, the project management methodologies you will practice, supervision arrangements, and a week-by-week or phase-by-phase schedule of activities. Generic job descriptions are insufficient. The plan must demonstrate that the placement provides structured skill development beyond what you could receive in your home country.
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