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TikTok · 11 hours ago

Category Manager Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations) - 2026 Summer (MBA)

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

TikTok is a leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking an intern to join their TikTok Shop US operation team. The role involves acquiring and incubating merchants to support category growth, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing strategic solutions to clients.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth

Discover innovative collaborative models that align with merchants' short-term and long-term development plans, and invest platform resources effectively and efficiently

Solve key challenges in business growth by strong collaboration with cross-functional teams

Employ a consultative approach by offering strategic content, creator/affiliate/agency partner, merchandising, and logistical solutions to all clients

Update clients on TikTok Shop product developments and new promotional opportunities

Qualification

Analytical skillsCross-team collaborationE-commerce experienceTikTok content familiarityProactive attitudeStructured thinkingResiliencePassion for businessCommunication skills

Required

Currently pursuing a MBA Degree

Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer Fall 2026

Quick learner, proactive and resilient. Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adjust fast to change

Structured thinking, good data sense, very strong analytical skills

Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration, skilled at moving things forward

Passion for business and aim for higher goals

Preferred

Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to the degree program after the completion of the internship

Internship or full-time experience in an e-commerce marketplace business, or retail category management is a plus

Familiarity with TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships is a plus

Benefits

Interns have day one access to health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits and more

Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year

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.

Company

TikTok

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TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

H1B Sponsorship

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