About the role#
This internship is part of the TikTok Shop operations team. You will help scale commerce solutions and support the development of our e-commerce ecosystem. This position is a full-time, paid role based on-site in Seattle for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Acquire and incubate merchants to drive category growth.
- Develop new collaborative models that align with merchant development plans.
- Allocate platform resources to support business goals.
- Solve growth challenges by working with cross-functional teams.
- Provide clients with strategic solutions covering content, creator partnerships, merchandising, and logistics.
- Keep clients informed about product updates and promotional opportunities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2027.
- Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and good data sense.
- Ability to adapt to change and thrive in ambiguous situations.
- Proactive, resilient, and quick to learn new concepts.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to move projects forward.
- A focus on business goals.
- Previous internship experience in e-commerce or retail category management is a plus.
- Familiarity with the TikTok content ecosystem and brand-creator partnerships is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Duration: 12 weeks, Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Majors: Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or Operations Management.
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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