Methodology Project Intern (TikTok Shop - US Operation) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Job Description:

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. The TikTok Shop US operation team aims to deliver high quality products together with a unique customer experience via TikTok. The team is responsible for building the TikTok E-commerce partnership for the TikTok e-commerce business in the US. With more than 1 billion loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join us to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users together. As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period. Responsibilities: - Localize and refine seller-facing operational content, including playbooks, research materials, and best practices, to ensure clarity, actionability, and relevance for US-based sellers. - Develop educational resources such as training guides, operational playbooks, case studies, and instructional materials tailored to sellers at different stages of growth. - Support go-to-market efforts for new product features targeting US sellers, gather seller feedback, and translate insights into structured product recommendations. - Engage directly with sellers through online communities and one-on-one conversations to identify user needs, cultivate early adopters, and promote methodology awareness and adoption

Candidate Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing an Bachelor's or Master's degree. - Strong sense of ownership, with the ability to work independently, manage goals effectively, and communicate clearly with stakeholders. - Comfortable working with data and proficient in using AI productivity tools. Preferred Qualifications: - Strong understanding of professional and localized communication for US audiences; experience living or studying in the United States is a plus. - Previous internship experience at an e-commerce platform or media company is preferred. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy