Special Project Strategist Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations) - 2026 Summer (BS/ MS)

Responsibilities

Be familiar with the overall strategies and tactics of global e-commerce business, and deeply support business leaders to disassemble project tasks, set priorities and add value to the business team.

Develop and execute comprehensive strategy, including goal/budget setting and performance review.

Conduct data analysis to evaluate the performance of merchandise and seller growth, identify trends, and make recommendations for optimization.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute the Strategy.

Participate in the design and implementation of business operation management systems and processes, and provide strong support for the implementation of business strategy.

Proactively identify and mitigate risk during rapid growth in business development, while ensuring regulatory and policy compliance is maintained.

Establish a clear and efficient communication mechanism with internal and external partners globally, coordinate projects across systems and departments, and improve overall synergy efficiency.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026.
• Have good logical thinking, business analysis ability, systematic thinking and critical thinking ability.
• Have strong learning ability, execution ability and stress resistance, as well as strong communication and coordination, resource integration ability and project management ability.
• Interest in e-commerce business; Internship experience in e-commerce or having a solid understanding of the industry landscape is a plus
• Familiar with TikTok and other content platforms; experience in content-based eCommerce (brand and/or platform-side) is highly preferred.
• Strong network and connections with brands and/or retailers is a plus.
• Passion for TikTok and eCommerce, eager to exceed challenging goals while building something truly unique to the market.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75- $23.75.
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.

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.

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