Event Marketing Project Intern (TikTok Shop - US Operation) - 2026 Start

TikTok Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Housing allowance

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Category Operations Project Intern in Los Angeles to help scale the US commerce category, drive topline revenue growth, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum qualifications include pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Marketing, Business, Data Science or related field, strong project management, communication, and data skills (Excel/SQL), plus basic design abilities with Canva or Illustrator.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's program in Marketing, Business, Data Science or related field.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders and external partners.
• Proven problem-solving skills and composure amid shifting priorities.
• Experience with data processing tools (Excel/SQL) and basic design tools (Canva/Illustrator).

Responsibilities

• Support the scaling of the category through cross-functional initiatives and help drive topline revenue growth.
• As a Project Intern, contribute to impactful short-term projects in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data literacy

Excel

SQL

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Marketing, Business, Data Science or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Responsibilities

About the team:

The commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.

You've seen the virality and impact of #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt. Come join the team that is helping scale that phenomenon, and pioneer Content & Creator commerce in the US. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the leading, on-trend commerce platform of choice for brands, creators, and shoppers. We are an entrepreneurial team, passionate about shaping the future of shopping.

With more than 1 billion loyal users globally, TikTok is the ideal platform to deliver a brand new and exciting shopping experience to our users. TikTok is already the place where trends first surface, and where brands, creators, and consumers are already connected in meaningful ways. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our commercial team in the US, to help build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure, and intuitive for our users and partners alike. The Category Operations Project Intern role is responsible for supporting the scaling of the category through leading cross-function initiatives, and driving topline revenue growth for TikTok's US Commerce business.

As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business, Data Science or a related field
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with great attention to detail
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders and external partners
• Proven ability to problem-solve and stay composed when priorities shift quickly
• Proven skills in data processing tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, or similar)
• Basic design skills with proficiency in Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or similar tools- ability to produce simple but polished event materials, decks, and visual assets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting event production, brand activations, tradeshows, or experiential marketing
• Familiarity with TikTok Shop, shoppable content, and the creator-seller ecosystem
• Strong understanding of social trends, storytelling, and audience engagement
• Strong creative eye with an understanding of brand-consistent design
• Self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment and is eager to take ownership

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy

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.

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. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request