About the role#
This internship focuses on the Health and Elevated Home categories within TikTok Shop. You will work with our operations team to scale commerce initiatives and support merchant growth. This is a 12-week, full-time program based in New York for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Acquire and incubate merchants to drive category growth.
- Develop collaborative models that align with merchant goals and allocate platform resources efficiently.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to solve business growth challenges.
- Use a consultative approach to provide clients with strategic solutions regarding content, creators, affiliates, merchandising, and logistics.
- Keep clients informed about new product developments and promotional opportunities on TikTok Shop.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing an MBA degree.
- Ability to work for 12 weeks during Summer 2027.
- Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and a good sense for data.
- You are proactive, resilient, and comfortable working in ambiguous environments.
- Excellent communication skills with a track record of moving projects forward through collaboration.
- A strong drive to achieve business goals.
- Prior experience in e-commerce marketplace business or retail category management is preferred.
- Familiarity with the TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY
- Modality: On-site
- Term: Summer 2027 (12 weeks)
- Compensation: $40 per hour
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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