About the role#
As a Creator Business Development and Incubation Intern, you will focus on identifying, onboarding, and nurturing relationships with creators and influencers on TikTok Shop. You will work with cross-functional teams to expand our creator community and support creators in achieving their goals within the platform.
What you'll do#
- Identify and contact emerging and established creators to join the platform, running both personalized and scaled outreach campaigns.
- Manage the onboarding process for new creators and serve as their primary point of contact.
- Build relationships with a portfolio of creators, providing them with resources, platform updates, and best practices to help them succeed on TikTok Shop.
- Design and run programs aimed at driving creator growth and retention.
- Collaborate with teams across the company to improve tools and features for the creator experience.
- Monitor trends in the creator economy and suggest new initiatives.
- Facilitate collaborations between creators and brands, working with marketing and account teams to design campaigns.
- Track and analyze performance metrics for creators and campaigns to provide insights for future growth strategies and report results to internal stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or Master's program in Business, Marketing, Communications, Tech, or a related field.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week internship during the Summer of 2027.
- Strong understanding of the TikTok platform, its audience, and content creators.
- Experience in building relationships and a clear understanding of the creator economy and digital content trends.
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and analytics tools.
- Familiarity with influencer monetization models like brand partnerships, ad revenue sharing, and subscription services.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Experience with video production, editing, or content creation is a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Los Angeles, California.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- The hourly rate for this position is $23.75.
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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