About the role#
As a Category Management Project Intern for TikTok Shop, you will work on projects that provide professional experience within our US operations team. This role focuses on building partnerships and supporting the growth of our e-commerce ecosystem. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning and contribute to scaling our content and creator commerce efforts.
What you'll do#
- Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth.
- Discover collaborative models that align with merchant development plans and invest platform resources efficiently.
- Solve business growth challenges by working with cross-functional teams.
- Offer strategic solutions to clients regarding content, creator or affiliate partnerships, merchandising, and logistics.
- Update clients on new TikTok Shop product developments and promotional opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Undergraduate or Master degree program.
- Availability to work for 12 weeks during Summer 2026.
- Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and good data sense.
- Ability to learn quickly, stay proactive, and remain resilient in changing environments.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well across teams.
- A strong drive to achieve business goals.
- Previous internship experience in e-commerce or retail category management is a plus.
- Familiarity with the TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Modality: On-site
- Duration: 12 weeks during Summer 2026
- Employment: Full-time internship
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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