Creator Operation Manager Intern ( Shop - Operations - Summer; BS​/MS

Position: Creator Operation Manager Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations) - 2026 Summer (BS/ MS)
Responsibilities

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 Me Buy 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.

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 ernships 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:

- Take charge of key accounts' business performance on Tik Tok Shop, and enable the seller to sustainably grow their business with a deep understanding of Tik Tok Shop eco-system.

- Grow a stable supply of live shopping content by elevating the penetration of high potential creator talents.

- Act as the bridge between creators and partners, and the seller to identify potential business opportunities.

- Provide insights, product recommendations, and direction on growth and development strategies to merchants based on data analysis and current eco-system trends.

- Discover innovative business models and solutions for merchants' businesses by leveraging eco-system resources.

- Solve key challenges in business growth by strong collaboration with cross-function teams

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master Degree - Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026 - Ability to work independently and time manage multiple sensitive and high profile initiatives - Curious, self-motivated, bias-for-action ("no task is too small" mentality) - Passionate and dedicated in negotiation and driving collaborations between different partners - Effective communicator, able to convey complex content concepts in a clear and compelling manner, ultimately driving successful client engagements.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to the degree program after the completion of the internship.

- Quick learner, achieving results in a fast-paced environment, and continuously adapting to changing business needs - Creative mindset and thought process that's focused on educating…