About the role#
As a Category Management Project Intern, you will work within the TikTok Shop operations team in the United States. You will contribute to short-term projects that help scale our commerce ecosystem. This role offers hands-on experience in business operations and strategy while you work alongside teams focused on creators, brands, and shoppers.
What you'll do#
- Support business leaders by breaking down project tasks, setting priorities, and adding value to the team.
- Develop and execute strategies, including setting goals and budgets and reviewing performance.
- Analyze data to evaluate merchandise performance and seller growth.
- Identify trends and provide recommendations for optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and carry out business strategies.
- Participate in designing and implementing business operation management systems.
- Identify and mitigate risks during periods of growth while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration, Project Management, Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well across different teams.
- A focus on moving projects forward and a drive to reach high goals.
- Basic data skills, including experience with Excel and data tracking.
- The ability to explain concepts clearly to various audiences, such as sellers and internal teams.
- Attention to detail.
- Experience in a campaign or agency setting is a plus.
- Familiarity with operation optimization or AI-facilitated efficiency is preferred.
- Experience in social media, influencer marketing, retail, or data analysis is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Timeline: 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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