Internship Overview
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
The e-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. With millions of loyal users globally, TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our product and operations team to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users and brands.
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.
Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands‑on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real‑world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12 weeks.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates’ jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).
Start Dates
- June 8th, 2026
- June 22nd, 2026
- July 6th, 2026
Live Ops Team Responsibilities
As one of key pillars of TikTok Shop growth in the UK, the LIVE ops team is responsible for building a strong pool of livestream merchants/creators through various key initiatives, establishing C‑end live mindset among users, and driving GMV growth through livestream commerce.
- Assist in conducting detailed data analysis for informed business decision.
- Assist in key central project facilitation and deeply engage in operational details to drive GMV impact (end‑to‑end delivery from live registration to post‑live review).
- Assist in live playbook definition and development (integrating US/China good practices with UK characteristics) and help on dissemination of playbook through training organization (webinars, offline events, community management, etc.).
- Assist in collaboration with cross‑functional teams (e.g., product, recommendation, GNE teams) for landing tactics and removing roadblocks to drive project success.
- Deliver ad‑hoc reports and analysis of livestream performance.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
- Current students in the penultimate year of their degree & major in Marketing, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Communications, or related fields.
- Basic understanding and sense of the TikTok Shop ecosystem, live ecosystem.
- Attention to detail, affinity with numbers, strong in problem‑solving.
Preferred Qualifications
- Past experience in e‑commerce and live content.
- Experience with SQL, Tableau and other data analytics tools.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and thrive in a fast‑paced working environment.
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. xwzovoh 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.
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