Talent Acquisition Intern

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Project Intern (E-Commerce) – 2026 Summer (BS/MS) | TikTok

The Tone:
This is an internship at TikTok, located in Los Angeles, CA. TikTok is a leading global platform that inspires creativity and brings joy through short-form mobile video. The E-commerce team builds the entire commerce experience, connecting creators, sellers, and buyers by developing technology for live shopping, product discovery, checkout, and logistics. This role matters as you will be central to building the E-commerce organization’s teams, helping to identify and attract top technical talent and ensuring a welcoming experience for all potential hires.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $23.75 hourly
• Team: Talent Acquisition team, building teams within the E-commerce organization.
• Mission: Identify, engage, and attract top technical talent for critical E-commerce roles while ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
• Tech Stack: LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, LinkedIn Recruiter, social media platforms, technical forums

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Support hiring managers and recruiters in English and Mandarin-speaking regions to understand technical requirements and define candidate profiles.
• Develop: Assist in developing and executing sourcing strategies to build a pipeline of top-tier technical talent for critical roles.
• Identify: Learn to identify and engage passive candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow, and other technical communities.
• Refine: Participate in refining sourcing processes and tools to boost efficiency, candidate quality, and overall hiring funnel effectiveness.
• Assist: Support various talent acquisition projects, including organizing virtual hiring events, gathering data for market intelligence reports, and assisting with diversity-focused sourcing initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Experience: Must commit to a 6-month full-time work period during 2026 Summer. Prior internship or project experience in HR or recruiting is a plus.
• Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with an interest in crafting compelling outreach. Strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail. High motivation to learn about technical and non-technical recruitment.
• Bonus: Familiarity with or strong interest in learning sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, social media platforms, or technical forums. Interest in the tech industry, specifically regarding roles in Product Management, Design, Strategy, or Data Science. A data-driven mindset, with a willingness to learn how to use metrics to inform sourcing strategies.