Project Intern – Monetization Strategy

Job Description

Product Strategist Project Intern (Global Monetization Product and Technology) – 2026 Start (MBA) | TikTok

The Tone:
This is a temporary project internship at TikTok, located in Los Angeles, CA, within the Global Monetization Product and Technology organization. TikTok operates as the leading destination for short-form mobile video, dedicated to inspiring creativity and bringing joy through its global and diverse teams. This role is instrumental in shaping TikTok’s monetization efforts by providing business-critical insights, conducting financial modeling, ensuring cross-functional alignment of goals, and driving strategic initiatives forward. As an intern, you will contribute to aligning high-level company priorities with effective daily operations and help transform early-stage ideas into future growth opportunities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $40 hourly
• Team: Monetization Strategy & Operations organization, Monetization Strategy team
• Mission: Provide business-critical insights and analysis to shape global monetization efforts, ensure cross-functional alignment of goals and execution, and help drive strategic initiatives forward for TikTok.
• Tech Stack: Thinkcell, App Annie, QuestMobile, Wind

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategic Initiative Support: Support the execution of strategic initiatives for global markets by performing detailed desk research, conducting product analysis, and accurately interpreting data to inform business decisions.
• Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct thorough competitive and market landscape analyses, applying the findings directly to contribute to the development of robust product and go-to-market strategies.
• Research Reporting: Compile comprehensive industry and thematic research reports, ensuring they include clear, data-driven conclusions and actionable recommendations for various stakeholders.
• Trend Monitoring: Track evolving industry trends, analyze user behavior patterns, and monitor content ecosystems on a regular basis to proactively identify emerging opportunities or potential risks that could impact monetization.
• Insight Delivery: Deliver compelling research insights that are designed to inform critical decisions regarding product positioning, the prioritization of new features, and the overarching content strategy.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing an MBA degree, possessing a solid understanding of basic industry research methodologies and demonstrating strong logical thinking skills.
• Experience: Prior internship experience in fields such as internet strategy, investment, or other related areas, coupled with practical experience working effectively within a global team environment.
• Skills: Strong data analysis capabilities, a highly self-motivated and responsible approach to work, and a genuine passion for internet products driven by a strong sense of curiosity.
• Bonus: Proficiency in specialized tools like Thinkcell and familiarity with key data platforms such as App Annie, QuestMobile, and Wind.