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

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TikTok is seeking a Category Management Project Intern for US Operations in Los Angeles with a 2026 start, offering hands-on experience in planning and executing tradeshows and creator events, coordinating with internal stakeholders, agencies and vendors, and crafting social-first content while turning data into actionable insights. The role rewards strong project management, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment as you juggle multiple activations. To apply, tailor your resume to show cross-functional teamwork, event planning, and data analysis, highlight e-commerce exposure and partner work, and call out Excel, PowerPoint and any SQL or Tableau skills, applying early due to rolling reviews.

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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 the planning, coordination, and on-site execution of tradeshows, platform summits, creator events
- Assist in developing event briefs, run-of-show documents, and post-event recaps
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, agencies, TSP partners, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time and on brand
- Help manage event timelines, deliverable tracking, and logistics across multiple simultaneous activations
- Support creator, seller, and partner communications around event attendance and participation
- Assist in creating social-first content, including copywriting, short-form videos, graphics, and campaign assets
- Conduct research on industry events, competitor activations, and emerging trends in experiential and creator marketing

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.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and highly collaborative environment.

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.
- Proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint/Slides; experience with SQL, Tableau, or other analytics tools is a plus.

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