Brand Partnerships Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Brand Partnerships Manager roles sit at the intersection of business development and marketing, making them strong fits for OPT students with backgrounds in communications, marketing, or business. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship. Your 12-month OPT window, plus a potential 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you real runway to grow into this role.
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About the role and team: TikTok's Global Business Solutions (GBS) team is at the forefront of driving advertising innovation, offering scalable solutions for brands to connect with audiences in meaningful ways. Our Enterprise Ad Sales team partners with some of the largest global brands, enabling them to leverage TikTok's unique platform to drive business impact. The GBS team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and results. The Brand Partnerships Manager (BPM) is responsible for hitting revenue goals, building relationships with key enterprise accounts, and helping clients drive business results on TikTok through product consultation, education, and support. Success as a BPM requires strong sales skills, a strong partnership with the Client Solutions Manager (CSM), problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze account performance data to offer clients data-driven business insights, and at the same time, use those insights to improve our account and advertising offerings.
- Sustain close communication and alignment with clients and internal stakeholders to maximize client strategies and foster trust and collaboration.
- Develop and maintain C-level relationships with regional executives at a portfolio of global brands to educate and inform on the power of TikTok's platform and drive revenue opportunities.
- Conduct regular business reviews and take a consultative, long-term approach to building productive client relationships, in collaboration with global sales teams, sales operations, and other key cross-functional stakeholders.
- Work and collaborate with a diverse group of internal cross-functional teams across the Consumer, Content, Product, and Revenue business units to drive organizational KPIs.
- Lead the account planning process that aligns brand and TikTok resources to maximize opportunities.
- Grow revenue, educate, and lead strategic conversations with clients and navigate complex relationships.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in media sales, digital marketing, brand advertising, and/or online advertising experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with digital media (i.e., Digital TV CTV, OTT, social media, etc.) with a focus on Broadcast entertainment clients
- Track record of building compelling presentations leveraging industry and internal proof points
- Knowledge of the self-serve platform, auction, and biddable form of digital advertising buying
- Understanding of 1P and 3P Measurement capabilities and how to leverage each for your clients (BLS, CLS, VideoAmp, Samba, etc.)
- Proven ability to establish relationships with advertisers, agencies, and C-level relationships
- Track record of delivering and exceeding revenue goals
- Creative, outside-the-box thinker, strategist, and a team player and collaborator.
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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $70304 - $81972 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
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:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Responsibilities
About the role and team: TikTok's Global Business Solutions (GBS) team is at the forefront of driving advertising innovation, offering scalable solutions for brands to connect with audiences in meaningful ways. Our Enterprise Ad Sales team partners with some of the largest global brands, enabling them to leverage TikTok's unique platform to drive business impact. The GBS team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and results. The Brand Partnerships Manager (BPM) is responsible for hitting revenue goals, building relationships with key enterprise accounts, and helping clients drive business results on TikTok through product consultation, education, and support. Success as a BPM requires strong sales skills, a strong partnership with the Client Solutions Manager (CSM), problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze account performance data to offer clients data-driven business insights, and at the same time, use those insights to improve our account and advertising offerings.
- Sustain close communication and alignment with clients and internal stakeholders to maximize client strategies and foster trust and collaboration.
- Develop and maintain C-level relationships with regional executives at a portfolio of global brands to educate and inform on the power of TikTok's platform and drive revenue opportunities.
- Conduct regular business reviews and take a consultative, long-term approach to building productive client relationships, in collaboration with global sales teams, sales operations, and other key cross-functional stakeholders.
- Work and collaborate with a diverse group of internal cross-functional teams across the Consumer, Content, Product, and Revenue business units to drive organizational KPIs.
- Lead the account planning process that aligns brand and TikTok resources to maximize opportunities.
- Grow revenue, educate, and lead strategic conversations with clients and navigate complex relationships.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in media sales, digital marketing, brand advertising, and/or online advertising experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with digital media (i.e., Digital TV CTV, OTT, social media, etc.) with a focus on Broadcast entertainment clients
- Track record of building compelling presentations leveraging industry and internal proof points
- Knowledge of the self-serve platform, auction, and biddable form of digital advertising buying
- Understanding of 1P and 3P Measurement capabilities and how to leverage each for your clients (BLS, CLS, VideoAmp, Samba, etc.)
- Proven ability to establish relationships with advertisers, agencies, and C-level relationships
- Track record of delivering and exceeding revenue goals
- Creative, outside-the-box thinker, strategist, and a team player and collaborator.
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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $70304 - $81972 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
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:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Brand Partnerships Manager
Target companies with active brand partnership teams
Look for employers already running co-marketing programs, influencer campaigns, or strategic alliances. These companies understand the value of dedicated partnership talent and are more likely to have established visa sponsorship processes for roles they actively need to fill.
Frame your OPT timeline as an asset
Hiring managers sometimes hesitate at visa timelines. Lead with your full authorized work period upfront, and clarify that H-1B sponsorship, if needed, follows a predictable annual process. Removing uncertainty early keeps the conversation focused on your qualifications.
Build a portfolio of measurable partnership outcomes
Brand partnerships are results-driven. Before applying, document any campaigns, sponsorships, or collaborations you have contributed to with specific metrics like engagement lift, revenue impact, or audience growth. Concrete outcomes make your candidacy far harder to pass over.
Prioritize mid-size companies over large enterprises
Mid-size brands with growing partnership functions often have more hiring flexibility and faster decision cycles than large corporations. They are also more likely to sponsor OPT candidates who can demonstrably own a function rather than join a large, structured team.
Emphasize cross-functional collaboration skills
Brand Partnerships Managers work across legal, creative, finance, and marketing teams. Highlight experiences where you managed multiple stakeholders or coordinated complex projects. This signals you can operate independently, which matters especially when employers are evaluating OPT hires.
Apply early relative to your OPT end date
Give yourself at least four to five months before your OPT authorization expires to secure an offer and complete onboarding. Employers need time for due diligence, and starting the H-1B process with adequate runway signals professionalism and reduces friction on their side.
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Can F-1 OPT students work as Brand Partnerships Managers in the United States?
Yes. F-1 students on post-completion OPT are authorized to work full-time in roles directly related to their field of study. Brand Partnerships Manager positions typically qualify under marketing, communications, or business degree programs. Your work must remain in a field related to your degree, so document that connection clearly when accepting an offer.
Does a Brand Partnerships Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a qualifying STEM degree, such as a data-driven marketing, information systems, or business analytics program on the STEM designated degree program list, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. The role itself does not need to be classified as STEM, but your employer must enroll in E-Verify to support the extension.
How can I find Brand Partnerships Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job searches, so it is the most efficient place to find Brand Partnerships Manager roles at employers open to sponsorship. Filtering by visa type saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process, which is a costly mistake given OPT timelines.
Will employers sponsor an H-1B visa for a Brand Partnerships Manager role after OPT ends?
Many do, particularly at companies where the partnerships function is central to revenue or growth strategy. Brand Partnerships Manager roles generally meet the specialty occupation standard required for H-1B eligibility, since they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Your strongest position is with employers who already have immigration counsel and a track record of sponsoring similar roles.
What should I do if my OPT expires before I secure a Brand Partnerships Manager offer?
If your OPT expires without a qualifying job offer, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you cannot work but can remain in the U.S. to wrap up affairs or prepare to depart. Options include applying for a change of status, such as returning to full-time enrollment, or departing and re-entering on a new visa category if an offer materializes. Consult a licensed immigration attorney for guidance specific to your situation.
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