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Partnership Development Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, both administered by a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization. Securing a host employer willing to support J-1 sponsorship is the first step toward a placement in this field.
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Category Manager Project Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
LOCATION
Location: New York
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Intern
JOB CODE
Job Code: A153023
ABOUT THE TEAM
The commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.
You've seen the virality and impact of #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt. Come join the team that is helping scale that phenomenon, and pioneer Content & Creator commerce in the US. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the leading, on-trend commerce platform of choice for brands, creators, and shoppers. We are an entrepreneurial team, passionate about shaping the future of shopping.
The TikTok Shop US operation team aims to deliver high quality products together with a unique customer experience via TikTok. The team is responsible for building the TikTok Ecommerce partnership for the TikTok e-commerce business in the US. With more than 1 billion loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join us to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users together.
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 Account Managers in merchant cold start, including product listing, store setup, campaign registration.
- Assist in diagnosing and resolving merchant operational issues (logistics, pricing, content compliance).
- Track and coordinate merchant preparation for platform campaigns, especially BFCM (e.g., inventory readiness, discount planning, livestream scheduling).
- Conduct market and competitor research to provide insights for merchant growth strategies.
- Help manage creator and agency collaborations (sample shipment tracking, content output monitoring).
- Provide weekly reports on merchant performance and campaign readiness.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing an in Business, Marketing, E-commerce, or related fields.
- Strong interest in e-commerce, fashion, and creator economy.
- Proven skills in problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
- Proven skills in Excel/Google Sheets.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Internship or full-time experience in an e-commerce marketplace business, or retail category management.
- Proven experience in TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships.
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 $25 - $25.
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
Category Manager Project Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
LOCATION
Location: New York
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Intern
JOB CODE
Job Code: A153023
ABOUT THE TEAM
The commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.
You've seen the virality and impact of #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt. Come join the team that is helping scale that phenomenon, and pioneer Content & Creator commerce in the US. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the leading, on-trend commerce platform of choice for brands, creators, and shoppers. We are an entrepreneurial team, passionate about shaping the future of shopping.
The TikTok Shop US operation team aims to deliver high quality products together with a unique customer experience via TikTok. The team is responsible for building the TikTok Ecommerce partnership for the TikTok e-commerce business in the US. With more than 1 billion loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join us to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users together.
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 Account Managers in merchant cold start, including product listing, store setup, campaign registration.
- Assist in diagnosing and resolving merchant operational issues (logistics, pricing, content compliance).
- Track and coordinate merchant preparation for platform campaigns, especially BFCM (e.g., inventory readiness, discount planning, livestream scheduling).
- Conduct market and competitor research to provide insights for merchant growth strategies.
- Help manage creator and agency collaborations (sample shipment tracking, content output monitoring).
- Provide weekly reports on merchant performance and campaign readiness.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing an in Business, Marketing, E-commerce, or related fields.
- Strong interest in e-commerce, fashion, and creator economy.
- Proven skills in problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
- Proven skills in Excel/Google Sheets.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Internship or full-time experience in an e-commerce marketplace business, or retail category management.
- Proven experience in TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships.
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 $25 - $25.
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 Partnership Development Manager
Frame your training plan around measurable outcomes
J-1 Trainee and Specialist sponsors require a detailed training plan showing what skills you'll develop, not just job duties. Map each phase of your partnership work to concrete learning objectives before approaching any designated sponsor or host employer.
Distinguish between Trainee and Specialist eligibility
The Trainee category suits professionals with a degree and under one year of U.S. experience. Specialist applies if you have at least five years of specialized expertise. Choosing the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance, so confirm which fits your profile with your designated sponsor before signing anything.
Target host employers with existing international partnership teams
Organizations that already manage cross-border alliances are far more likely to structure a role around J-1 compliance requirements. Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers actively seeking Partnership Development Managers in contexts that align with J-1 program guidelines.
Verify the 2-year home residency requirement before committing
Some J-1 participants in government-funded or skills-shortage-designated programs must return home for two years before changing to most other visa statuses. Check whether your country and field trigger this requirement with the State Department, not your host employer, who may not know.
Align your offer letter language with sponsor expectations
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or CIEE review your offer letter as part of DS-2019 issuance. The letter must confirm the training nature of the role, your supervision structure, and program dates. Ask the host employer to draft or revise the letter before submitting your sponsor application.
Document cross-cultural partnership experience for visa interviews
Consular officers assess whether your J-1 placement genuinely advances exchange goals. Prepare concrete examples of international stakeholder work, co-branded programs you've managed, or multilateral negotiation you've led. Generic business development experience without a cross-border dimension weakens your case.
Partnership Development Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Partnership Development Manager role?
Most Partnership Development Manager candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they hold a relevant degree and have less than one year of post-graduation U.S. experience. Professionals with five or more years of specialized partnership or business development expertise may qualify under the Specialist category instead. Your designated sponsor, not your host employer, makes the final determination based on your background and the training plan submitted.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or a separate organization?
The host employer does not sponsor the J-1 visa directly. Sponsorship comes from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE, which issues the DS-2019 form and monitors program compliance throughout your placement. The host employer is the organization where you perform the work, but your legal visa sponsor is the designated organization.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Partnership Development Manager?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Partnership Development Manager roles at U.S. employers who are receptive to J-1 exchange arrangements. Not every employer advertises J-1 compatibility explicitly, so focusing on organizations with international operations, global alliance teams, or a history of hosting exchange visitors improves your chances of finding a receptive host.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to Partnership Development Manager J-1 holders?
It depends on your country of citizenship and the funding source of your placement. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) is triggered when the J-1 program is financed by your home government, the U.S. government, or falls within a skills list designated by your home country. Partnership development is not typically on those skills lists, but you should confirm your specific situation with the State Department or a qualified immigration attorney before accepting any offer.
What should the training plan include for a partnership-focused J-1 placement?
Designated sponsors require a structured training plan that outlines specific skills you will develop, not just responsibilities you will perform. For a Partnership Development Manager placement, this typically includes phases covering stakeholder mapping, cross-sector alliance negotiation, program co-design, and performance tracking. Each phase should show measurable learning outcomes and the supervision method the host employer will use to evaluate your progress.