About the role#
As a Category Management Project Intern for the US Operations team, you will support seller acquisition, onboarding, and campaign execution. You will contribute to projects that connect sellers with consumers and help drive the growth of TikTok Shop.
What you'll do#
- Support business leaders by breaking down project tasks, setting priorities, and adding value to the team.
- Develop and execute strategy, including setting goals and budgets and reviewing performance.
- Analyze data to evaluate merchandise and seller growth, identify trends, and recommend optimizations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute strategy.
- Help design and implement business operation management systems and processes.
- Identify and mitigate risks to ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
- Coordinate projects across departments and establish communication channels with global partners.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research to generate actionable insights.
- Experience moving projects forward through cross-team collaboration.
- Familiarity with TikTok and other content platforms.
- Interest in e-commerce, with preference for those who have experience in content-based e-commerce or existing connections with brands and retailers.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Type: Full-time internship.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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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