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

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 - Support category management and growth initiatives across TikTok Shop’s US marketplace and 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. - Develop and maintain seller and category performance reports, dashboards, and business updates and support seller recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and growth initiatives for priority and high-potential sellers. - Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Seller Operations, Marketing, Campaign, Product, Business Development, and Creator teams to execute category projects. - 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 and prepare presentations, business reviews, and data-driven recommendations for internal stakeholders. - Take ownership of ad-hoc projects and operational tasks that support overall category growth.