Creator Business Development & Incubation Intern (TikTok Shop – US Operation) – 2025 Project Intern (MBA)
TikTok · Content Creators, Content Discovery
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Creator Business Development & Incubation Intern (TikTok Shop – US Operation) for its 2025 Project Intern (MBA) program in Los Angeles, CA, working on site. This role is geared toward MBA candidates who have a strong understanding of TikTok’s platform, content creators, and audience, and who can identify and build relationships. The pay rate is $23.75/hr.
Qualifications
Required
- Pursuing an MBA degree
- Strong understanding of TikTok’s platform, content creators and audience.
- Proven track record of identifying and building relationships.
Nice to have
- Comfort communicating with creators and partners in a clear, professional way.
- Ability to spot promising creator trends and translate them into outreach ideas.
- Strong relationship-management habits, including consistent follow-ups and organized tracking.
- Collaborative mindset for working with others while building and maintaining partnerships.
- Interest in the creator economy and how discovery and content formats influence audiences.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, prepare a few concise examples that show how you identified a promising person or opportunity and built a relationship from first contact to a concrete outcome. If you use TikTok regularly, be ready to discuss what you watch, what performs well with audiences, and how you would approach creators in a professional, value-focused way.