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

Internship Details

• 12‑week internship running from 11 May 2026 to 22 June 2026.
• Summer Start Dates:
• May 11th, 2026
• May 18th, 2026
• May 26th, 2026
• June 8th, 2026
• June 22nd, 2026

• 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.

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Master’s degree.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer/Fall 2026.
• Quick learner, proactive and resilient; able to thrive in ambiguity and adjust fast to change.
• Structured thinker with good data sense and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross‑team collaboration skills; adept at moving actions forward.
• Passion for business and aim for higher goals.

• Graduating December 2026 or later with the intent to return to the degree program after 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.

Hourly rate: $23.75 (Campus Intern).

Benefits include day‑one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, 10 paid holidays per year, and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for a housing allowance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Criminal history may affect employment in the following job duties: interacting with clients and colleagues; handling confidential information; and exercising sound judgment.