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Operations Project Intern (TikTok LIVE-AMS) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Location:
New York
Employment Type:
Intern
Job Code:
A105188
Responsibilities
Team Introduction
The TikTok LIVE team's mission is to work hand-in-hand with LIVE creators, agencies, and partnership organizations to create an environment that brings communities together in real time to create meaningful and interactive connections around the globe.
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.
About the Teams:
Possible teams within TikTok LIVE Operations include:
- LIVE Operations: Collaborates with creators and partners to build an environment where creators can succeed and grow.
- LIVE Agency Management: Manages and develops agency partners to help identify and grow top creator talent through scalable programs.
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:
- Assist with onboarding and document verification processes for new potential agency partners.
- Manage lead tracking and maintain databases throughout the agency development funnel.
- Coordinate communication with potential new agency leads.
- Support the execution of TikTok LIVE's agency growth strategy—including recruitment, retention, and creator enablement.
- Help manage day-to-day operational tasks with agency points of contact to support and iterate on key business initiatives.
- Support internal teams and agency partners with the execution of in-app and out-of-app campaigns involving agency creators.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in the creator economy (e.g., content creation, advertising, e-commerce, brand sponsorships, music, gaming, or live streaming).
- Strong analytical and communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
- Proactive learner with a passion for digital platforms and creator ecosystems.
- Team-oriented, detail-focused, and highly accountable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion for TikTok, mobile entertainment, and digital culture.
- Creative problem-solver with a strategic mindset.
- Familiarity with live streaming platforms and trends.
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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】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
Operations Project Intern (TikTok LIVE-AMS) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Location:
New York
Employment Type:
Intern
Job Code:
A105188
Responsibilities
Team Introduction
The TikTok LIVE team's mission is to work hand-in-hand with LIVE creators, agencies, and partnership organizations to create an environment that brings communities together in real time to create meaningful and interactive connections around the globe.
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.
About the Teams:
Possible teams within TikTok LIVE Operations include:
- LIVE Operations: Collaborates with creators and partners to build an environment where creators can succeed and grow.
- LIVE Agency Management: Manages and develops agency partners to help identify and grow top creator talent through scalable programs.
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:
- Assist with onboarding and document verification processes for new potential agency partners.
- Manage lead tracking and maintain databases throughout the agency development funnel.
- Coordinate communication with potential new agency leads.
- Support the execution of TikTok LIVE's agency growth strategy—including recruitment, retention, and creator enablement.
- Help manage day-to-day operational tasks with agency points of contact to support and iterate on key business initiatives.
- Support internal teams and agency partners with the execution of in-app and out-of-app campaigns involving agency creators.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in the creator economy (e.g., content creation, advertising, e-commerce, brand sponsorships, music, gaming, or live streaming).
- Strong analytical and communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
- Proactive learner with a passion for digital platforms and creator ecosystems.
- Team-oriented, detail-focused, and highly accountable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion for TikTok, mobile entertainment, and digital culture.
- Creative problem-solver with a strategic mindset.
- Familiarity with live streaming platforms and trends.
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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】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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Search Social Media Jobs in New YorkSocial Media OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Which social media companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in New York?
Several major social media and digital media employers in New York have a track record of hiring F-1 OPT workers, including Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Snap, and large agency groups like WPP, IPG, and Publicis. Brand-side roles at companies with significant New York offices, such as Verizon Media and NBCUniversal's digital teams, also commonly hire on OPT authorization.
Which cities in New York have the most social media F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Manhattan concentrates the vast majority of social media F-1 OPT roles in New York, particularly in the Midtown and Hudson Yards corridors where agencies and tech firms cluster. Brooklyn, especially DUMBO and Williamsburg, has a growing number of startups and creator-economy companies that hire OPT candidates. Outside New York City, opportunities drop off sharply, making the metro area the clear focal point.
What types of social media roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align with a qualifying STEM or business degree tend to see the most OPT authorization in social media. Common qualifying positions include social media analyst, content strategist, digital marketing analyst, paid social specialist, and community manager roles tied to data or communications degrees. Roles requiring creative portfolio work alone, without a degree-related component, can be harder to connect to a qualifying field of study.
How do I find social media F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on F-1 OPT and filters job listings by visa type, industry, and state, making it straightforward to surface social media roles in New York that employers have indicated they will sponsor. Searching on Migrate Mate saves time compared to manually screening general job boards where sponsorship willingness is rarely disclosed upfront.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the social media industry?
New York's competitive hiring market means employers often move quickly, so having your OPT Employment Authorization Document in hand before applying strengthens your candidacy. New York City's Local Law 144 on automated employment decision tools also affects some hiring processes at larger social media firms. Additionally, many New York social media agencies work on client contracts, which can raise questions about whether the work arrangement qualifies as direct employment under OPT rules, so clarifying the employment structure before accepting an offer is worth doing.