Category Management Project Intern (TikTok Shop - US Operation) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

TikTok; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,992 - 38,443; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Housing allowance for eligible interns

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an intern for its Los Angeles team to support the e-commerce category growth. In this role, you will acquire and incubate merchants, collaborate with various teams, and update clients on new opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, possess strong analytical skills, and be pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree. Benefits include health insurance and paid holidays, making this an excellent opportunity to gain industry experience.

Qualifications

• Quick learner with ability to adapt to change.
• Passion for business with aspirations for higher goals.
• Background in e-commerce or retail is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and incubate merchants for category growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on business challenges.
• Update clients on product developments and promotional opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Structured thinking

Strong communication

Collaboration

Proactive attitude

Education

Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth. Discover innovative collaborative models that align with merchants' short-term and long-term development plans, and invest platform resources effectively and efficiently. Solve key challenges in business growth by strong collaboration with cross-functional teams. Employ a consultative approach by offering strategic content, creator/affiliate/agency partner, merchandising, and logistical solutions to all clients. Update clients on TikTok Shop product developments and new promotional opportunities.

About the Team

The commerce industry has seen tremendous growth and TikTok aims to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates. We are an entrepreneurial team, passionate about shaping the future of shopping. The TikTok Shop US operation team aims to deliver high quality products together with a unique customer experience via TikTok and to build a secure, intuitive e-commerce ecosystem for users in the US.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master Degree
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
• Quick learner, proactive and resilient. Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adjust fast to change.
• Structured thinking, good data sense, very strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration, skilled at moving things forward.
• Passion for business and aim for higher goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship experience in an e-commerce marketplace business, or retail category management is a plus
• Familiarity with TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships is a plus

Job Information

For Pay Transparency: Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75 - $23.75.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

Legal and Equity

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices in multiple cities worldwide.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. We strive to create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and bring joy as a rapidly growing tech company. We value curiosity, humility, and teamwork, and we aim to support an Always Day 1 mindset.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and strive to reflect the communities we reach.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request