Monetization Strategy Project Intern

Job Description

Product Strategist Project Intern [Global Monetization Product and Technology]-2026 Start (BS/MS) | TikTok

The Tone:
This is an internship at TikTok, located in-person, with pay transparency provided for Los Angeles County. TikTok is a leading global destination for short-form mobile video, focused on inspiring creativity and bringing joy through its platform. This role matters by providing business-critical insights and ensuring cross-functional alignment for the company’s monetization efforts. This position helps evolve early-stage ideas into future growth initiatives and aids in shaping monetization strategies.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Team: Monetization Strategy & Operations organization, specifically the Monetization Strategy team.
• Mission: This person supports strategic initiatives for global markets by providing research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations to inform product and go-to-market strategies.
• Tech Stack: Thinkcell, App Annie, QuestMobile, Wind

What You’ll Actually Do
• Research: Support strategic initiatives for global markets through desk research, product analysis, and data interpretation.
• Strategy Development: Conduct competitive and market landscape analysis, contributing to the development of product and go-to-market strategies.
• Reporting: Compile industry and thematic research reports with clear, data-driven conclusions and recommendations.
• Trend Monitoring: Track industry trends, user behavior, and content ecosystems on a regular basis to identify emerging opportunities or risks.
• Insight Delivery: Deliver research insights to inform product positioning, feature prioritization, and content strategy decisions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with a solid understanding of basic industry research methodologies and strong logical thinking skills.
• Experience: Student level, with a commitment to at least a three-month internship period.
• Skills: Strong data analysis skills; highly self-motivated, responsible, and curious about internet products.
• Bonus: Prior internship experience in internet strategy, investment, or related fields; experience working with a global team; proficiency in Thinkcell and data platforms such as App Annie, QuestMobile, and Wind.