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

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. 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:

• Increase the volume of brand marketing campaigns (SBD, Spotlight, NA, GO) by driving nominations and registrations. Analyze category, seller, product, and campaign performance to identify growth opportunities and key business trends.
• Assist with category strategy, planning, and execution for major shopping events and seasonal campaigns, including BFCM and other key promotional moments. Tracking pre-campaign preparations, mid and post-campaign performance.
• Develop and maintain seller and category performance reports, dashboards, and business updates. Support seller recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and growth initiatives for priority and high-potential sellers.
• Increase seller registration coverage for platform campaigns including monthly platform campaigns, Weekly Deals, and category campaigns.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and opportunities for category expansion. Help manage project timelines, track deliverables, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure projects are executed on time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and own the tasks needed to push the SKM sellers over the T3+ threshold including applying coupons, subsidies, ads credits, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides; experience with SQL, Tableau, or other analytics tools is a plus.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and highly collaborative environment.
• Strong interest in e-commerce, social commerce, creator economy, and digital platforms.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to take ownership of projects from start to finish.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship or project experience in e-commerce, marketplace operations, category management, consulting, marketing, or business operations.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and creating business insights.
• Experience working with sellers, merchants, brands, creators, or external partners.
• Familiarity with TikTok Shop, social commerce, or other marketplace platforms.
• Strong business judgment and ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing environment.

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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: 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; and 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