About the role#
As a Category Management Project Intern for TikTok Shop in the US, you will support the scaling of our commerce operations. This role focuses on operational analysis, project tracking, and cross-team collaboration to drive growth for our merchant ecosystem. You will contribute to key initiatives and gain hands-on experience in a professional environment.
What you'll do#
- Perform operational analysis for merchant acquisition and incubation, including data tracking and metric monitoring.
- Identify trends, opportunities, and issues within merchant growth and sales activation.
- Participate in project follow-up and coordinate cross-team information alignment.
- Prepare and deliver weekly business reports and review documents.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, or Operations Management.
- Strong logical thinking and data analysis skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel with high reliability.
- Previous internship experience in strategy, consulting, marketing, or business analysis is a plus.
- Ability to work 5 days per week, with a preference for candidates who can commit for 6 months or longer.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time, 5 days per week.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Status: Paid internship.
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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