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Project Intern – E-commerce Business Development
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Job Description
Category Management Project Intern (TikTok Shop – US Operation) – 2026 Start (BS/MS) | TikTok
The Tone:
This is an internship at TikTok, located in Los Angeles, CA. TikTok is a leading global short-form mobile video destination with over a billion loyal users, building an e-commerce platform that aims to redefine shopping by integrating discovery and joy. This role is crucial for expanding TikTok Shop’s presence in the US, scaling content and creator commerce, and contributing to a unique customer experience. Interns will engage in impactful short-term projects that provide real-world professional experience and practical skills.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (12 weeks during Summer 2026)
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $23.75 hourly
• Team: TikTok Shop US operation team
• Mission: This person will drive growth for TikTok Shop by acquiring and nurturing merchants, fostering innovative collaborations, and resolving business challenges to enhance the e-commerce experience in the US.
What You’ll Actually Do
• Acquire: Recruit and onboard new merchants to foster growth within specific product categories.
• Innovate: Identify and develop collaborative models that support merchants’ short-term and long-term development, effectively allocating platform resources.
• Solve: Address critical business growth challenges by collaborating closely with various cross-functional teams.
• Consult: Provide strategic guidance to clients on content, creator/affiliate/agency partnerships, merchandising, and logistical solutions.
• Update: Inform clients about new TikTok Shop product developments and available promotional opportunities.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Master’s Degree.
• Experience: Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026.
• Skills: Structured thinking, strong analytical skills, excellent communication and cross-team collaboration, quick learning, proactive, and resilient.
• Bonus: Prior internship experience in an e-commerce marketplace business or retail category management, and familiarity with the TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships.
