About the role#
As a Category Management Project Intern, you will work within the US Operations team to support the growth of TikTok Shop. You will contribute to short-term projects that help scale our e-commerce ecosystem. This role offers hands-on experience in category strategy, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
What you'll do#
- Support category management and growth initiatives for the US marketplace.
- Analyze performance data for categories, sellers, products, and campaigns to identify trends.
- Assist with the planning and execution of major shopping events and seasonal campaigns like BFCM.
- Build and maintain performance dashboards, reports, and business updates.
- Help with seller recruitment, onboarding, and engagement efforts.
- Coordinate across teams such as Marketing, Product, Business Development, and Creator teams to execute projects.
- Research market trends and competitor activities to find expansion opportunities.
- Manage project timelines and track deliverables to ensure timely execution.
- Create presentations and data-driven recommendations for internal stakeholders.
- Handle ad-hoc operational tasks to support category growth.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or Operations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into insights.
- Project management skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- Interest in e-commerce, social commerce, and the creator economy.
- Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and Slides.
- Experience with SQL or Tableau is a plus.
- Previous experience in e-commerce, marketplace operations, consulting, or marketing is preferred.
- Experience working with sellers, brands, or creators.
- Familiarity with TikTok Shop or similar marketplace platforms.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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