About the role#
The Affiliate Strategist Intern will join the TikTok Shop Creator and Affiliates team for a 12-week program during Summer 2027. This role focuses on designing and building products that help creators promote merchandise to users. You will work on creator platforms, marketplaces, and product strategies that drive sales for merchants.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate resources across departments and conduct research to support business development and goal setting.
- Analyze the affiliate, creator, KOL, celebrity, and entertainment markets.
- Identify growth opportunities and competitor strategies to help formulate operational plans.
- Manage affiliate and creator data, design indicator systems, and monitor business performance to provide actionable insights.
- Oversee the project management of creator tasks and affiliate campaigns to ensure timely launches.
- Evaluate campaign performance to identify and implement improvements for future iterations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on platform-wide campaign efforts.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an MBA program.
- Ability to work for 12 weeks during Summer 2027.
- Strong problem-solving skills with an affinity for numbers and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation abilities.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to adapt to changes quickly.
- Familiarity with TikTok and mainstream e-commerce platforms is highly preferred.
- Experience with live streaming and content-based e-commerce is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $38 per hour.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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