Strategy Intern (Monetization Strategy & Operations) - 2027 Summer (MBA)

TikTok; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing allowance

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

TikTok offers an internship in the Global Monetization Strategy & Operations group in New York. Interns will gain hands-on experience in market intelligence, KPI development, and operational improvements while working with cross-functional teams across Sales, Product, Marketing and Legal.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an MBA or related field with strong analytical and communication skills. The program emphasizes real-world challenges, social learning events, and potential housing support for

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's in Business Administration or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct market research using internal and external sources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating across Sales, Product, Marketing, Legal.

Responsibilities

• Perform market intelligence and provide insights to the business team using internal and external sources.
• Define key performance metrics and KPIs to drive growth.
• Identify bottlenecks in current operations and drive solutions to implement.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, Marketing, Legal and other teams on projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Market research

Data analysis tools

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA or related discipline

Tools

CRM software

BI tools

Statistical analysis basics

Coding basics

Job description

Responsibilities

The high-performing Global Monetization Strategy & Operations (MSO) organization is essential to enabling our advertising business growth. We partner with business leaders in strategy setting, revenue planning, sales and client incentive policy-making, driving operational effectiveness in tooling and sales processes, and ensuring productive and fruitful partnerships cross-functionally across internal teams.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands‑on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real‑world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market intelligence and provide insights to the business team, leveraging data, research and expertise from internal and external sources.
• Define key performance metrics and set KPIs to drive business growth.
• Identify inefficiencies/bottlenecks in current business operations, propose solutions & drive implementation.
• Collaborate with multiple teams (Sales, Product, Marketing, Legal etc) to drive projects.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Master's in Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights for strategic decisions.
• Ability to conduct market research using various internal and external sources with basic proficiency in using data analysis tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated experience in collaborating effectively across multiple teams (Sales, Product, Marketing, Legal, etc.).
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools with the ability to create detailed reports and dashboards.
• Proven experience in managing projects, identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions, and successfully driving the implementation of these solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, proactively identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to the success of the business team.
• Familiarity with CRM software and business intelligence tools, along with basic coding or statistical analysis skills, 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 $50.00- $50.00.

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