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TikTok · 4 days ago

Special Project Strategist Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations) - 2026 Summer (MBA)

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$38/hr - $38/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

TikTok is a leading destination for short-form mobile video, aiming to inspire creativity and bring joy. They are seeking an MBA intern for the Special Project Strategist role to support the TikTok Shop US operation team in developing e-commerce strategies and optimizing business performance.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Be familiar with the overall strategies and tactics of global e-commerce business, and deeply support business leaders to disassemble project tasks, set priorities and add value to the business team

Develop and execute comprehensive strategy, including goal/budget setting and performance review

Conduct data analysis to evaluate the performance of merchandise and seller growth, identify trends, and make recommendations for optimization

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute the Strategy

Participate in the design and implementation of business operation management systems and processes, and provide strong support for the implementation of business strategy

Proactively identify and mitigate risk during rapid growth in business development, while ensuring regulatory and policy compliance is maintained

Establish a clear and efficient communication mechanism with internal and external partners globally, coordinate projects across systems and departments, and improve overall synergy efficiency

Qualification

Business analysisE-commerce knowledgeProject managementData analysisCommunication skillsSystematic thinkingResource integrationStress resistanceCritical thinkingLearning ability

Required

Currently pursuing an MBA Degree

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

Have good logical thinking, business analysis ability, systematic thinking and critical thinking ability

Have strong learning ability, execution ability and stress resistance, as well as strong communication and coordination, resource integration ability and project management ability

Preferred

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

Interest in e-commerce business; Internship experience in e-commerce or having a solid understanding of the industry landscape is a plus

Familiar with TikTok and other content platforms; experience in content-based eCommerce (brand and/or platform-side) is highly preferred

Strong network and connections with brands and/or retailers is a plus

Passion for TikTok and eCommerce, eager to exceed challenging goals while building something truly unique to the market

Benefits

Day one access to health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

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)

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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