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Operations Intern roles at H-1B visa sponsoring employers are built around process analysis, logistics coordination, and data-driven decision-making, duties that align with business, industrial engineering, or supply chain degrees. Sponsoring employers file an I-129 petition with USCIS and a certified LCA with DOL before your internship begins.
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INTRODUCTION
Methodology Product Operations Project Intern (TikTok Shop - US Operation) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
LOCATION
Location: Los Angeles
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Intern
JOB CODE
Job Code: A96275A
Responsibilities
Team Introduction
The e-commerce industry has grown tremendously recently, becoming a hotly contested space among leading Internet companies. Its future growth cannot be underestimated.
With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok 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 our campaign team. Together, we can build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure, and intuitive for our users.
Step into a dynamic role with the US operation team, where you'll play a vital part in executing various campaigns for some of the most iconic brands. Be at the forefront of innovation, contributing to cutting-edge campaigns and driving forward the yearly strategic modules that define success. In this role, you’ll help power the future of e-commerce, supporting high-impact initiatives that connect brands with consumers in meaningful ways. Join us as we shape the future of e-commerce here at TikTok Shop!
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
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Localize seller operations content. Adapt seller operations methodologies, research insights, and best practices into content that resonates with US sellers — clear, actionable, and tailored to the local market.
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Build seller enablement materials. Help produce methodology and brand assets, including training programs, playbooks, case studies, and educational content that support merchants across different growth stages.
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Partner with Product on data products. Track requirements for seller analytics products (brand insights, business diagnostics, etc.); own the rollout of new features to US sellers, gather feedback, and translate it into actionable product requirements.
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Engage and grow the sellers community. Build direct touch points with sellers through communities and 1:1 deep dives with key sellers; cultivate seed users and amplify the impact of our products.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Business, or related majors
Independent and self-motivated, with good end-to-end ownership of projects. Open to taking on new and ambiguous projects and eager to learn skills across a variety of marketing specialties
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Proven skills of self-motivation, and a goal-oriented mindset; clear and logical thinker and communicator; comfortable working with data; proficient with AI productivity products.
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
COMPENSATION
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75 - $23.75.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and 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.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
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. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
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Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
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Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
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Exercising sound judgment.
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.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Operations internships qualify for H-1B sponsorship when they require a bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering, supply chain, or a directly related field. Pull your O*NET occupation profile to document the degree requirement before interviews.
Verify the LCA covers your worksite
If your internship involves a client site, warehouse, or remote location different from the employer's main office, the LCA must list each worksite separately. Confirm this with your HR contact before your first day on-site.
Search employers with active filing history
Target companies that have filed H-1B petitions for operations roles recently. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA sponsorship history by role and location, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored before.
Time your application around cap-exempt options
If your internship is hosted by a university, nonprofit research organization, or government research institution, the employer may be cap-exempt. Cap-exempt petitions skip the annual selection process entirely, which can simplify your timeline significantly.
Confirm the role's wage tier before accepting
Your employer must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I wage for your role before the offer stage so you're not surprised by USCIS review delays.
Prepare your credential documentation early
USCIS requires proof that your degree directly relates to the internship duties. Gather your diploma, official transcripts, and a written explanation mapping your coursework to specific operations tasks before your employer files the I-129 petition.
H-1B Visa Operations Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Intern role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. An operations internship qualifies when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or operations research. If the posting lists a degree as preferred rather than required, or accepts any major, USCIS may challenge the specialty occupation claim. Employers who build the role around degree-level analytical and process duties have the strongest cases.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for a short-term internship?
Yes, but the internship must be a legitimate employer-employee relationship with defined duties, a set worksite, and a wage meeting DOL prevailing wage standards. USCIS requires an I-129 petition and a certified LCA regardless of the internship's length. Very short engagements under three months can raise questions about whether the position is a true specialty occupation, so documenting the scope of work in detail strengthens the petition.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Operations Intern roles?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history searchable by role and location. Focus your outreach on mid-to-large companies in manufacturing, logistics, consulting, and technology operations, where structured internship programs with dedicated HR and immigration support are more common and the sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
What happens to my H-1B status if the internship ends before the petition period?
Your H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and position listed on the approved petition. If the internship ends early, your status ends with it. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B employer, change to another nonimmigrant status, or depart the country. USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on an initial petition, extendable to a six-year maximum.
Does each internship location need its own LCA?
Yes. DOL requires a certified LCA for each worksite where you'll perform H-1B duties. If your operations internship involves rotating between facilities, a client site, or any location not listed on the original LCA, your employer must file a new or amended LCA covering that location before you begin working there. This is a compliance requirement, not a discretionary step.