Product Strategist Project Intern (Advertisement Team) - 2026 Start (MBA)

TikTok Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

TikTok Inc. is seeking a Project Intern within the Monetization Strategy & Operations organization. You will contribute to short-term projects using financial modeling and market research to support global go-to-market initiatives.

The internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, enabling you to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges and explore career interests within internet products.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a MBA degree.
• Solid understanding of basic industry research methodologies and strong logical thinking skills.
• Highly self-motivated, responsible, and passionate about internet products, with a strong sense of curiosity.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Prior internship experience in internet strategy, investment, or related fields.
• Experience working with a global team.
• Proficiency in Thinkcell and data platforms such as App Annie, QuestMobile, and Wind.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives for global markets through desk research, product analysis, and data interpretation.
• Conduct competitive and market landscape analysis, and contribute to the development of product and go-to-market strategies.
• Compile industry and thematic research reports with clear, data‑driven conclusions and recommendations.
• Track industry trends, user behavior, and content ecosystems on a regular basis to identify emerging opportunities or risks.
• Deliver research insights to inform product positioning, feature prioritization, and content strategy decisions.

Skills

Market research

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional work

Education

MBA degree

Tools

Thinkcell

App Annie

QuestMobile

Wind

Job description

Responsibilities

The Monetization Strategy & Operations organization provides business-critical insights using analysis and financial modeling, ensures cross-functional alignment of goals and execution, and helps teams drive strategic initiatives forward. We stay focused on aligning the highest-level company priorities with effective day-to-day operations, and help evolve early-stage ideas into future-growth initiatives.

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.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives for global markets through desk research, product analysis, and data interpretation
• Conduct competitive and market landscape analysis, and contribute to the development of product and go-to-market strategies
• Compile industry and thematic research reports with clear, data‑driven conclusions and recommendations
• Track industry trends, user behavior, and content ecosystems on a regular basis to identify emerging opportunities or risks
• Deliver research insights to inform product positioning, feature prioritization, and content strategy decisions

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Currently pursuing a MBA degree
• Solid understanding of basic industry research methodologies and strong logical thinking skills.
• Highly self‑motivated, responsible, and passionate about internet products, with a strong sense of curiosity.
• Strong data analysis skills.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Prior internship experience in internet strategy, investment, or related fields.
• Experience working with a global team.
• Proficiency in Thinkcell and data platforms such as App Annie, QuestMobile, and Wind.