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Category Manager Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations) - 2026 Summer (BS/ MS)

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Category Manager Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations) - 2026 Summer (BS/ MS)

TikTok

Seattle, WA

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On-site

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Full-time

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1mo ago

Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching

Competitive salary and bonus

Flexible work

Collaborative environment

Development budget

Required Skills

Python

Salesforce

Tableau

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 Tik Tok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.

You've seen the virality and impact of #Tik Tok Made MeBuy It. 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 Tik Tok 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 Tik Tok Shop US operation team aims to deliver high quality products together with a unique customer experience via Tik Tok. The team is responsible for building the Tik Tok Ecommerce partnership for the Tik Tok e-commerce business in the US. With more than 1 billion loyal users globally, we believe Tik Tok 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.

About the Internship

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at Tik Tok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at Tik Tok.

Internships at Tik Tok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12 weeks.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to Tik Tok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Summer Start Dates

  • May 11th, 2026
  • May 18th, 2026
  • May 26th, 2026
  • June 8th, 2026
  • June 22nd, 2026

Responsibilities

  • Acquire and incubate merchants to support category growth.
  • Discover innovative collaborative models that align with merchants' short-term and long-term development plans, and invest platform resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Solve key challenges in business growth by strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Employ a consultative approach by offering strategic content, creator/affiliate/agency partner, merchandising, and logistical solutions to all clients
  • Update clients on Tik Tok Shop product developments and new promotional opportunities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master Degree
  • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer Fall 2026
  • Quick learner, proactive and resilient. Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adjust fast to change.
  • Structured thinking, good data sense, very strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration, skilled at moving things forward.
  • Passion for business and aim for higher goals.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to the degree program after the completion of the internship.
  • Internship or full-time experience in an e-commerce marketplace business, or retail category management is a plus
  • Familiarity with Tik Tok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships is a plus

Privacy Notice

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

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About TikTok

TikTok

TikTok

Late Stage

A short-form video entertainment app and social network platform

10,001+

Employees

Los Angeles

Headquarters

$220B

Valuation

Reviews

3.1

3 reviews

Work Life Balance

1.5

Compensation

2.0

Culture

1.2

Career

1.8

Management

1.0

5%

Recommend to a Friend

Pros

Limited positive feedback available

Company size allows for potential opportunities

Technology platform experience

Cons

Mass layoffs and poor handling of terminations

Unprofessional management and HR behavior

Exposure to traumatic content without adequate support

Salary Ranges

52 data points

Junior/L3

Mid/L4

Senior/L5

Director

Junior/L3 · Agency Operations Manager

1 reports

$140,300

total / year

Base

$122,000

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$140,300

$140,300

Interview Experience

4 interviews

Difficulty

3.5

/ 5

Duration

21-35 weeks

Experience

Positive 0%

Neutral 25%

Negative 75%

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

Recruiter Screen

3

Online Assessment

4

Technical Phone Screen

5

Onsite/Virtual Interviews

6

Team Matching

7

Offer

Common Questions

Coding/Algorithm

System Design

Behavioral/STAR

Technical Knowledge

Data Structures