
Seller Live Analytics Project Intern (TikTok Shop Operations) - 2026 Starts (BS/MS)
TikTok · New York, United States
- On site
- Internship
- $25 / year
- New York, United States
Job highlights
- Internship in Live Team for 2026.
- Drive GMV growth for TikTok Shop US.
- Develop merchant live streaming strategies.
- Improve product capabilities and tools.
- Gain hands-on e-commerce experience.
About the role
Team Introduction
The Live Team is a centralized group driving horizontal and cross-platform projects aimed at boosting Live GMV growth on TikTok Shop US. Live-streaming is a key differentiator to set us apart in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.
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 responsible for the live streaming strategies of merchants in key markets.
- Formulate incentive policies through rights and interests such as traffic, governance/experience, subsidies, commercialization, and merchant live streaming tools, etc., to promote the efficient growth of the industry and merchant live streaming.
- Build and improve the product capabilities that help merchants grow, such as merchant tools and data platforms. Explore and precipitate the growth paths of merchant live streaming for different business types.
- Continuously improve the business capabilities of merchants through means such as diagnostic analysis tools, output of benchmarking cases, and curriculum development.
- Formulate and optimize the platform governance and experience rules that are in line with the development of merchant live streaming to ensure a healthy, orderly, and high-speed development of the business environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Business or a related fields.
- Proven skills in logical thinking, business analysis ability, systematic thinking and critical thinking ability.
- Proven skills in learning ability, execution ability and stress resistance, as well as strong communication and coordination, resource integration ability and project management ability.
Job Information
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
Key skills/competency
- Seller Live Analytics Project Intern
- Live Streaming Strategies
- Merchant Growth
- Incentive Policy Formulation
- Product Capability Improvement
- Data Platforms
- Business Analysis
- Project Management
- Market Analysis
- E-commerce Operations
Skills & topics
- Internship
- E-commerce
- Live Streaming
- Analytics
- Business Strategy
- Merchant Growth
- TikTok
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Retail
- Marketing
- Sales
- Operations
- Strategy
- Analysis
- Junior
- Entry
How to get hired
- Research TikTok's culture: Understand their mission to inspire creativity and bring joy, focusing on their 'Always Day 1' mindset.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight logical thinking, business analysis, project management, and execution abilities relevant to the Seller Live Analytics Project Intern role.
- Craft a compelling application: Emphasize your academic background in Business and any practical experience in e-commerce or strategy formulation.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your analytical skills, problem-solving approach, and how you'd contribute to merchant growth initiatives.
- Express commitment: Clearly state your availability for the required 3-month internship period starting in 2026.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Seller Live Analytics Project Intern at TikTok?
- As a Seller Live Analytics Project Intern at TikTok, you will be responsible for developing live streaming strategies for merchants, formulating incentive policies, improving product capabilities for merchant growth, and optimizing platform governance rules to ensure a healthy business environment.
- What qualifications are needed for the Seller Live Analytics Project Intern role at TikTok?
- To be considered for the Seller Live Analytics Project Intern position, you should be pursuing an Undergraduate or Master's degree in Business or a related field. Essential skills include logical thinking, business analysis, systematic thinking, critical thinking, learning ability, execution, stress resistance, communication, coordination, resource integration, and project management.
- What is the expected duration for the internship at TikTok?
- Successful candidates for the Seller Live Analytics Project Intern role must be able to commit to an internship period of at least 3 months.
- What is the compensation and benefits for TikTok interns?
- The hourly rate for the Seller Live Analytics Project Intern position is $25. Interns receive day-one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, 10 paid holidays, and paid sick time. Housing allowance may also be available for interns not working remotely.
- When can I apply for the Seller Live Analytics Project Intern role at TikTok for 2026?
- Applications for the Seller Live Analytics Project Intern role are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early application for the 2026 intake.
- What is the hiring process for TikTok internships like?
- While specific details may vary, TikTok internships typically involve resume screening, followed by interviews that assess both technical and behavioral fit. For the Seller Live Analytics Project Intern role, expect to discuss your analytical skills and business strategy ideas.
- Does TikTok offer remote work for interns?
- The job description mentions that interns who are not working 100% remote may be eligible for a housing allowance, implying that remote work might be an option, though not explicitly stated as the default. It's best to confirm the work arrangement during the application process.
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