About the role#
As a Special Project Strategist Intern, you will join the TikTok Shop operations team to help scale content and creator commerce. You will work alongside business leaders to support strategy development, project execution, and operational efficiency. This role focuses on building an e-commerce ecosystem that connects brands, creators, 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 and seller growth, identify trends, and recommend optimizations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute business strategies.
- Design and implement business operation management systems and processes.
- Identify and mitigate risks during periods of business growth while ensuring regulatory and policy compliance.
- Establish communication channels with internal and external partners to coordinate projects and improve synergy across departments.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Marketing, or a related field.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2027.
- Strong logical, systematic, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to learn quickly, execute tasks, and manage stress.
- Strong communication, coordination, and project management skills.
- Master's degree candidates are preferred.
- Experience in e-commerce or familiarity with TikTok and content-based e-commerce is a plus.
- An existing network of connections with brands or retailers is beneficial.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: 12 weeks during Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $23.75 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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