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Category Manager Project Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
LOCATION
Location: New York
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Intern
JOB CODE
Job Code: A153023
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 Ecommerce 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:
- Support Account Managers in merchant cold start, including product listing, store setup, campaign registration.
- Assist in diagnosing and resolving merchant operational issues (logistics, pricing, content compliance).
- Track and coordinate merchant preparation for platform campaigns, especially BFCM (e.g., inventory readiness, discount planning, livestream scheduling).
- Conduct market and competitor research to provide insights for merchant growth strategies.
- Help manage creator and agency collaborations (sample shipment tracking, content output monitoring).
- Provide weekly reports on merchant performance and campaign readiness.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing an in Business, Marketing, E-commerce, or related fields.
- Strong interest in e-commerce, fashion, and creator economy.
- Proven skills in problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
- Proven skills in Excel/Google Sheets.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Internship or full-time experience in an e-commerce marketplace business, or retail category management.
- Proven experience in TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships.
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 $25 - $25.
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
Category Manager Project Intern (TikTok Shop - Operations) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
LOCATION
Location: New York
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Intern
JOB CODE
Job Code: A153023
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 Ecommerce 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:
- Support Account Managers in merchant cold start, including product listing, store setup, campaign registration.
- Assist in diagnosing and resolving merchant operational issues (logistics, pricing, content compliance).
- Track and coordinate merchant preparation for platform campaigns, especially BFCM (e.g., inventory readiness, discount planning, livestream scheduling).
- Conduct market and competitor research to provide insights for merchant growth strategies.
- Help manage creator and agency collaborations (sample shipment tracking, content output monitoring).
- Provide weekly reports on merchant performance and campaign readiness.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing an in Business, Marketing, E-commerce, or related fields.
- Strong interest in e-commerce, fashion, and creator economy.
- Proven skills in problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
- Proven skills in Excel/Google Sheets.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Internship or full-time experience in an e-commerce marketplace business, or retail category management.
- Proven experience in TikTok content ecosystem, shoppable content, and brand-creator partnerships.
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 $25 - $25.
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 Partnerships Manager
Align your credentials with Trainee requirements
Document at least one year of post-secondary education plus related work experience, or five years of professional experience in business development or partnerships. Designated sponsors require this proof before issuing a DS-2019 for the Trainee category.
Target host employers with structured training programs
Partnerships Manager roles qualify under J-1 only when the host employer can demonstrate a genuine training component. Prioritize organizations with documented mentorship structures, cross-functional rotations, or formal business development training frameworks already in place.
Search for J-1-compatible roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Partnerships Manager positions at U.S. employers experienced with international exchange visitors. Narrowing by companies with J-1 hosting history saves significant time before you approach a designated sponsor.
Prepare a detailed training plan before sponsor outreach
Designated sponsors require a completed Training or Internship Placement Plan outlining specific learning objectives, supervision structure, and weekly activities. A vague plan is the leading reason sponsors delay or reject DS-2019 applications for business-category candidates.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Certain Trainee and Specialist placements trigger the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e), particularly if your home government funded your exchange. Confirm your eligibility for a waiver before accepting an offer to avoid complications with future U.S. visa applications.
Negotiate the training plan scope during offer discussions
The DS-2019 start date cannot precede your signed Training Placement Plan, so get the host employer to finalize training objectives in writing before you submit to a designated sponsor. Delays here push back your entire J-1 timeline by weeks.
Partnerships Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Partnerships Manager role?
Most Partnerships Manager candidates fall under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you have a relevant degree plus at least one year of related work experience, or five or more years of professional experience in lieu of a degree. Specialist applies to recognized experts in a narrow field. Your designated sponsor determines the appropriate category based on your background and the host employer's training program.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Partnerships Manager position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring company. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your exchange visitor status. The employer where you work is the host, not the sponsor. The host and the designated sponsor must both approve your participation before you can begin.
How do I find Partnerships Manager roles where the employer already understands J-1 hosting?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for identifying U.S. employers with demonstrated experience hosting international exchange visitors in business-category roles. Focusing on employers already familiar with J-1 obligations shortens negotiation time considerably, since they understand the training plan requirements and coordination with a designated sponsor that the process involves.
Can I convert my J-1 status to an H-1B while working as a Partnerships Manager?
A change of status from J-1 to H-1B visa is possible, but only if you are not subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e). If you are subject to that requirement, you must either complete the two years abroad, obtain a waiver, or meet a limited exception before USCIS will approve a change of status or immigrant visa application.
What happens if the host employer cannot develop a qualifying training plan?
If the host employer cannot document specific learning objectives, supervision structures, and skill-development activities distinct from ordinary employment, the designated sponsor will not issue a DS-2019. Partnerships Manager roles must demonstrate genuine training value beyond day-to-day job duties. In that situation, you would need to either restructure the role with the employer or identify a different host organization through Migrate Mate that already has a compliant training framework.