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Global Operations
Category Manager Project Intern (TikTok Shop - US Operations) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Location:
Seattle
Employment Type:
Intern
Job Code:
A208462A
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 TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.
You've seen the virality and impact of #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt. 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 TikTok 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 TikTok Shop US operation team aims to deliver high quality products together with a unique customer experience via TikTok. The team is responsible for building the TikTok E-commerce partnership for the TikTok e-commerce business in the US. With more than 1 billion 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 us to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users together.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Be familiar with the overall strategies and tactics of global e-commerce business, and deeply support business leaders to disassemble project tasks, set priorities and add value to the business team.
- Develop and execute comprehensive strategy, including goal/budget setting and performance review.
- Conduct data analysis to evaluate the performance of merchandise and seller growth, identify trends, and make recommendations for optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute the Strategy.
- Participate in the design and implementation of business operation management systems and processes, and provide strong support for the implementation of business strategy.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risk during rapid growth in business development, while ensuring regulatory and policy compliance is maintained.
- Establish a clear and efficient communication mechanism with internal and external partners globally, coordinate projects across systems and departments, and improve overall synergy efficiency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with strong interest in Business Administration, Project Management, Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of conducting both qualitative and quantitative research to generate actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration, skilled at moving things forward.
- Passion for business and aim for higher goals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Interest in e-commerce business; Internship experience in e-commerce or having a solid understanding of the industry landscape is a plus.
- Familiar with TikTok and other content platforms; experience in content-based eCommerce (brand and/or platform-side) is highly preferred.
- Proven skills in network and connections with brands and/or retailers is a plus.
- Passion for TikTok and eCommerce, eager to exceed challenging goals while building something truly unique to the market.
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
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
- 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:
-
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
-
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
-
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
INTRODUCTION
Global Operations
Category Manager Project Intern (TikTok Shop - US Operations) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Location:
Seattle
Employment Type:
Intern
Job Code:
A208462A
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 TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.
You've seen the virality and impact of #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt. 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 TikTok 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 TikTok Shop US operation team aims to deliver high quality products together with a unique customer experience via TikTok. The team is responsible for building the TikTok E-commerce partnership for the TikTok e-commerce business in the US. With more than 1 billion 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 us to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users together.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Be familiar with the overall strategies and tactics of global e-commerce business, and deeply support business leaders to disassemble project tasks, set priorities and add value to the business team.
- Develop and execute comprehensive strategy, including goal/budget setting and performance review.
- Conduct data analysis to evaluate the performance of merchandise and seller growth, identify trends, and make recommendations for optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute the Strategy.
- Participate in the design and implementation of business operation management systems and processes, and provide strong support for the implementation of business strategy.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risk during rapid growth in business development, while ensuring regulatory and policy compliance is maintained.
- Establish a clear and efficient communication mechanism with internal and external partners globally, coordinate projects across systems and departments, and improve overall synergy efficiency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with strong interest in Business Administration, Project Management, Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of conducting both qualitative and quantitative research to generate actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration, skilled at moving things forward.
- Passion for business and aim for higher goals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Interest in e-commerce business; Internship experience in e-commerce or having a solid understanding of the industry landscape is a plus.
- Familiar with TikTok and other content platforms; experience in content-based eCommerce (brand and/or platform-side) is highly preferred.
- Proven skills in network and connections with brands and/or retailers is a plus.
- Passion for TikTok and eCommerce, eager to exceed challenging goals while building something truly unique to the market.
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
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
- 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:
-
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
-
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
-
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Business Development Manager
Align your credentials to Trainee category requirements
The J-1 Trainee category requires either a degree plus one year of related work experience abroad, or five years of professional experience in business development or a related field. Gather transcripts, employment letters, and a career timeline before outreach.
Frame your training plan around measurable outcomes
Designated sponsors require a structured Training Plan (Form DS-7002) tied to specific learning objectives. Map your proposed U.S. role to observable skills gaps, not just job duties, so the sponsor can justify the program's educational purpose.
Target host employers with established international programs
Search for Business Development Manager openings at companies that already list J-1 or cultural exchange experience in their HR materials. Use Migrate Mate to filter roles at employers with a documented history of hosting international exchange visitors.
Clarify the 2-year home residency rule before accepting an offer
Some J-1 Trainee participants are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement, which restricts H-1B and green card transitions afterward. Verify your country of funding and whether your field is on the skills list before signing.
Negotiate host employer support for sponsor fees upfront
Designated sponsor organizations charge program fees that vary by sponsor and program length. Confirm in writing which fees the host employer covers and which are your responsibility, since this affects your net compensation during the exchange period.
Confirm the host employer can sign a legally compliant training agreement
The host organization must co-sign the DS-7002 and agree to supervisor responsibilities, insurance coverage, and SEVIS reporting cooperation. HR departments unfamiliar with J-1 hosting sometimes cannot legally commit to these obligations without internal approvals.
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Which J-1 program category applies to Business Development Manager roles?
Most Business Development Manager candidates fall under the J-1 Trainee category if they hold a degree and at least one year of related overseas experience, or five or more years of professional experience without a degree. Current students pursuing structured internships may qualify under the Intern category instead, which has stricter enrollment requirements but a shorter minimum program duration.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Business Development Manager position?
The visa sponsor is not your employer. It is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, which issues the DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and maintains your SEVIS record. Your hiring company is the host organization. Both parties must agree to participate, and the sponsor organization, not the employer, holds legal responsibility for the exchange program.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Business Development Manager?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Business Development Manager roles at U.S. employers that have experience hosting J-1 exchange visitors or sponsoring international candidates. Look specifically for positions in professional services, technology, and global consulting firms, where cross-border commercial experience is an asset rather than a complication during the hiring conversation.
Can a J-1 Business Development Manager role transition to an H-1B afterward?
A J-1 to H-1B transition is possible if you are not subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e). That requirement applies if your exchange program was government-funded or if your home country has identified your field on its skills list. Applicants subject to the requirement must either fulfill it, obtain a waiver, or remain ineligible for H-1B status.
What documents does a Business Development Manager need before approaching a designated J-1 sponsor?
You will typically need a signed letter of intent or offer from the host employer, your academic transcripts or professional employment history covering the required experience threshold, a draft of your training objectives, and proof of English proficiency if required by the sponsor organization. Having a completed and co-signed DS-7002 draft ready signals to the sponsor that the host employer understands its compliance obligations.
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