About the role#
As a Category Management Project Intern for TikTok Shop, you will contribute to short-term projects within our US operations. This role offers hands-on experience in a professional environment where you will apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges.
What you'll do#
- Support the planning, coordination, and on-site execution of tradeshows, platform summits, and creator events.
- Develop event briefs, run-of-show documents, and post-event recaps.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, agencies, TSP partners, and external vendors to ensure projects stay on track.
- Manage event timelines, logistics, and deliverable tracking across multiple activations.
- Assist with communications for creators, sellers, and partners regarding event participation.
- Create social-first content, including copywriting, short-form videos, graphics, and campaign assets.
- Research industry events, competitor activations, and trends in experiential and creator marketing.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Business, Marketing, Economics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work in an ambiguous and collaborative environment.
- Previous internship or project experience in e-commerce, marketplace operations, category management, consulting, marketing, or business operations is preferred.
- Experience analyzing large datasets and working with sellers, merchants, brands, or creators.
- Familiarity with TikTok Shop, social commerce, or similar marketplace platforms.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Slides, with bonus points for SQL or Tableau experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Status: Paid internship with rolling applications.
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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