Operations Intern Internships
Operations intern internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working operations professionals and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover Technology & Software, Retail, and Consulting & Professional Services, with Republic Finance, TikTok, and State of North Carolina Department of Information Technology among the employers posting roles now.
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SMB Operations Specialist Project Intern (Product Led Growth) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Location
:
San Jose
Employment Type
:
Intern
Job Code
:
A237111
Responsibilities
Team Introduction:
TikTok's Product-Led-Growth team is focused on helping businesses of all sizes succeed through TikTok's advertising platform. Our mission is to drive scalable advertiser growth by building product experiences that make it easier, faster, and more effective for customers to onboard, activate, and grow their business. As part of a global organization, the PLG team works at the intersection of product strategy, growth, data, and user experience.
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to real business problems and high-impact projects. You will gain hands-on experience in how product-led strategies are designed, tested, and scaled within a leading ads platform.
As a Product Manager Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful, short-term projects that give you hands-on experience with real advertising products. You will learn how product teams identify customer problems, define solutions, work with cross-functional partners, and measure impact in a fast-paced global environment. This role is a strong opportunity to build practical product management skills while exploring your interest in ads, e-commerce, and AI-powered creative products.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, launching, and optimizing TikTok global incentive and guidance campaigns across various markets/regions.
- Conduct data analysis and regular performance tracking to provide insights. identify anomalies and coordinate resources for follow-up and deep dives to support business growth
- Assist strategy team with business performance reviews and optimize data systems to quickly locate issues or identify opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally and help drive implementation by understanding business needs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Mathematics, Economics, or related field
- Strong interest in B2B marketing, affiliate marketing, performance media, and creative advertising
- Proficient in Excel/SQL and familiar with common data analysis methods
- Familiarity with TikTok as a platform and curiosity about business presence on TikTok
- Excellent communication, time management, and collaboration skills
- Creative eye and detail-oriented mindset
- 5 days a week commitment
- Cross-disciplinary background (STEM & Business) is a plus.
- Prior internship or project experience in internet companies (e.g., Ads, Social Media, E-commerce) is preferred. Exposure to growth, subsidies, or ROI-related projects is beneficial.
- Ability to intern for 6 months or longer
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $30- $50.
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:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. 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
SMB Operations Specialist Project Intern (Product Led Growth) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Location
:
San Jose
Employment Type
:
Intern
Job Code
:
A237111
Responsibilities
Team Introduction:
TikTok's Product-Led-Growth team is focused on helping businesses of all sizes succeed through TikTok's advertising platform. Our mission is to drive scalable advertiser growth by building product experiences that make it easier, faster, and more effective for customers to onboard, activate, and grow their business. As part of a global organization, the PLG team works at the intersection of product strategy, growth, data, and user experience.
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to real business problems and high-impact projects. You will gain hands-on experience in how product-led strategies are designed, tested, and scaled within a leading ads platform.
As a Product Manager Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful, short-term projects that give you hands-on experience with real advertising products. You will learn how product teams identify customer problems, define solutions, work with cross-functional partners, and measure impact in a fast-paced global environment. This role is a strong opportunity to build practical product management skills while exploring your interest in ads, e-commerce, and AI-powered creative products.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, launching, and optimizing TikTok global incentive and guidance campaigns across various markets/regions.
- Conduct data analysis and regular performance tracking to provide insights. identify anomalies and coordinate resources for follow-up and deep dives to support business growth
- Assist strategy team with business performance reviews and optimize data systems to quickly locate issues or identify opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally and help drive implementation by understanding business needs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Mathematics, Economics, or related field
- Strong interest in B2B marketing, affiliate marketing, performance media, and creative advertising
- Proficient in Excel/SQL and familiar with common data analysis methods
- Familiarity with TikTok as a platform and curiosity about business presence on TikTok
- Excellent communication, time management, and collaboration skills
- Creative eye and detail-oriented mindset
- 5 days a week commitment
- Cross-disciplinary background (STEM & Business) is a plus.
- Prior internship or project experience in internet companies (e.g., Ads, Social Media, E-commerce) is preferred. Exposure to growth, subsidies, or ROI-related projects is beneficial.
- Ability to intern for 6 months or longer
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $30- $50.
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:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. 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
Operations Intern Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Republic Finance46
- TikTok21
- State of North Carolina Department of Information Technology7S
- Nacre Capital6
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Airlines
- Transportation & Logistics
Tips for Your Operations Intern Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer operations roles
Large employers open their summer operations intern cohorts as early as August or September the year before. If you wait until spring, the structured programs at the biggest companies are already closed. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to start dates, so roles do appear year-round, but the earliest applications land the widest range of options.
Build a process project before you apply
Operations intern recruiters want evidence you can analyze and improve a workflow, not just a list of courses. Document one or two projects, a process map, a logistics case study, or a supply-chain analysis, with the tools you used and the outcome. A shareable write-up or slide deck gives reviewers something concrete to assess when your work history is limited.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity reaches a wider pool than either approach alone.
Practice your operations case screen out loud
Operations intern interviews often include a case or analytical screen where you walk through a process problem, identify inefficiencies, and propose a solution. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you structure your thinking as much as the conclusion you reach. Run through at least three cases before your first real screen.
Target rotational and cohort programs built for newcomers
Many larger companies run structured operations rotational programs designed to train interns across supply chain, logistics, and planning functions in a single term. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often have a dedicated application track separate from general internship postings. Identify the ones that match your background and submit in the first wave they open.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 60% of the operations intern internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings. Filtering by location and work type upfront on Migrate Mate means you spend time on roles you can actually take, not on postings you will rule out at the offer stage.
Operations Intern Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an operations intern internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For operations intern candidates, a documented process-improvement or workflow analysis project gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an operations intern internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for operations intern interns is consistent performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and timing your return-offer conversation early rather than waiting until the last week. Position for one by treating every project as a demonstration of your full-time readiness, without counting on it.
When should I apply for operations intern internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer operations intern interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role posts puts you ahead of candidates who wait for a single hiring season.
Are operations intern internships paid?
Most professional operations intern internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are far less common in operations roles at established companies.
What should an operations intern internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and the outcome you delivered. For operations intern candidates, that means process maps, workflow analyses, or supply-chain case studies with linked write-ups or slide decks reviewers can actually open. Add relevant coursework, keep it to one page, and list any operations-specific software you have used.
Are there remote operations intern internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 40% of the operations intern internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a rotational operations internship?
Rotational operations internships place interns across multiple business functions, such as supply chain, logistics, procurement, and planning, over a single summer or semester. They target people new to the field and are designed to build broad operational exposure quickly. These programs recruit early and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get operations intern internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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