Special Project Strategist Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations) - 2027 Start (MBA)

TikTok is a leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Special Project Strategist Intern to join their operations team. The role involves supporting business leaders in e-commerce strategy, conducting data analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance TikTok's e-commerce platform.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing an MBA Degree
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2027
• 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
• Interest in e-commerce business; Internship experience in e-commerce or having a solid understanding of the industry landscape is a plus
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in a communication/marketing/e-commerce-related major
• 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:

• 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.