Operations Internships
Operations internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience managing real workflows, mentorship from working operations professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles across Technology & Software, Retail, and Manufacturing are actively open, 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 Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Republic Finance48
- TikTok22
- State of North Carolina Department of Information Technology7S
- Nacre Capital6
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Transportation & Logistics
- Consulting & Professional Services
Tips for Your Operations Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large employers open summer operations internship applications as early as August and close them by November, months before the role starts. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to their start dates, so openings appear throughout the year. Check listings consistently rather than waiting for a single recruiting push.
Build project evidence before you apply
Operations hiring teams expect limited work history from interns and look for documented proof of analytical thinking instead. A process improvement case study, a supply chain simulation write-up, or a logistics data analysis with the tools listed gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Finish at least one project before sending applications.
Work campus resources and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters at those events often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff may know which operations employers recruit from your school before roles are publicly posted. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice your interview format out loud
Operations intern screens often involve a case study, process-analysis prompt, or quantitative scenario rather than a behavioral interview alone. Practice answering out loud and explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you approach a problem as much as the final answer. One or two timed practice sessions before your first interview makes a measurable difference.
Target rotational and cohort programs early
Large employers in manufacturing, retail, logistics, and consumer goods run structured rotational operations internships designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit months ahead of smaller openings and fill fast. Identify the rotational programs that match your interests, note their application windows, and apply in the first wave rather than waiting.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 66% of the operations internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to, whether that's on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start applying. Filtering by location and work type upfront keeps you from spending time on roles you can't take.
Operations Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an operations internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For operations candidates, the concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a documented process improvement project, a case study, or an analytical write-up showing how you identified a problem and solved it. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an operations internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for operations interns is consistent performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and the timing of the employer's return-offer cycle. Position for one by treating every project as a hiring audition, but apply broadly so you're not counting on any single outcome.
When should I apply for operations internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, meaning applications open in August through October for the following June start. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single recruiting season gives you the widest window.
Are operations internships paid?
Most professional operations internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings display it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist primarily at nonprofits and very small organizations, so reading each listing carefully tells you what to expect before you apply.
What should an operations internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For operations candidates, that means case studies, process-mapping exercises, analytical write-ups, or supply chain simulations, with the tools used and where the work can be reviewed. Add relevant coursework in operations management, logistics, or data analysis, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote operations internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 34% of the operations internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a rotational operations internship?
Rotational operations internships place you in two or more business units, such as supply chain, logistics, and demand planning, over a single summer or semester. They're designed for people new to the field and are common at large manufacturers, retailers, and consumer goods companies. These programs recruit early and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your interests and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get operations 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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