Business Development Project Intern (TikTok Shop) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities About the Team

TikTok Shop is an e-commerce platform fully integrated into TikTok. It connects sellers, creators, and shoppers in one seamless ecosystem, creating engaging shopping experiences and helping businesses grow through innovative commerce solutions.

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 identification of high-quality brand and merchant opportunities that can drive platform growth and add value to TikTok Shop.
• Assist in incubating and supporting merchants to optimize their performance on the platform while contributing to team goals and business targets.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support merchant operations, troubleshoot issues, improve visibility, and enhance merchant success.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, uncover business opportunities, and generate actionable recommendations for operational improvement.
• Support campaign planning and execution by coordinating creative assets, traffic setup, and relevant documentation ahead of campaign launches.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide timely recommendations or adjustments to improve delivery outcomes.

Qualifications Minimum Qualification(s)

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, E-commerce, Marketing, Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with experience using Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Experience working with large datasets and handling operational tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Able to commit to a 12-week internship and work full-time for at least 40 hours per week. Please clearly state your availability in your resume.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Experience in client-facing, merchant-facing, or stakeholder-facing environments.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms, market trends, and merchant operations.
• Experience supporting operational projects, campaign execution, or performance tracking.
• Fast learner with sound judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with diverse teams.

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Job Information

About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.