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

TikTok; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Housing allowance

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Product Strategist Project Intern (Advertisement Team) in San Jose for a 2026 MBA-start program. You will contribute to monetization strategy, perform desk research, and support cross-functional alignment on goals and execution.

You will conduct competitive analyses, develop product and go-to-market ideas, and deliver data-driven reports to inform prioritization and content strategy. This is a fast-paced, learning-focused internship with exposure to global teams.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MBA degree.
• Strong research methods and logical thinking.
• Curious about internet products and strategy.
• Solid data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives for global markets through desk research, product analysis, and data interpretation.
• Conduct competitive and market landscape analysis, and contribute to product/go-to-market strategies.
• Compile industry reports with data-driven conclusions and recommendations.
• Track industry trends, user behavior, and content ecosystems to identify opportunities or risks.
• Deliver insights to inform product positioning and content strategy decisions.

Skills

Desk research

Data analysis

Competitive analysis

Market research

Strategic thinking

Education

MBA student

Tools

Thinkcell

App Annie

QuestMobile

Wind

Job description

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

Location

San Jose

Employment Type

Intern

Job Code

A174797A

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.

• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Job Information

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $50- $50.

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:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
3. 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

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