Global Operations

Product Strategy Analyst Project Intern (TikTok-Product-Business Analytics) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Location
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Los Angeles

Employment Type
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Intern

Job Code
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A199217

Responsibilities

The TikTok Product Strategy – Social & Creation team works closely with product, operations, and other cross-functional teams to identify emerging product opportunities, evaluate industry trends, and support strategic decision-making across social and content creation products.

We are looking for a highly motivated Product Strategy Analyst Intern with strong intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in consumer internet products, AI-powered innovation, and product strategy.

What You Will Gain

• Direct exposure to real product strategy questions and decision-making within a leading global consumer technology platform.
• Opportunities to work on emerging topics including AI-native products, new social experiences, and content creation innovation.
• Access to extensive internal and external research resources, industry databases, expert insights, and cross-functional knowledge.
• Close mentorship from experienced professionals with backgrounds in leading internet companies, technology investment, and top-tier consulting firms.
• Meaningful ownership of strategic projects and systematic development of product research, strategic thinking, and executive communication skills.

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 5 days on-site per week and at least 3 months long internship period, with immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on emerging consumer products, AI-powered features, social platforms, and content creation tools.
• Perform competitive analysis and product teardowns, covering product positioning, target users, core use cases, growth mechanisms, and ecosystem development.
• Track industry trends, technological developments, and changes in user behavior, and translate fragmented information into structured strategic insights.
• Support strategic projects related to product positioning, market opportunities, user segmentation, growth, and new product exploration.
• Synthesize quantitative and qualitative findings into clear, executive-ready presentations, reports, and recommendations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently or previously pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline, with strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interest in consumer internet products, AI-powered innovation, and product strategy.
• Proficiency in English, and fluency in written and spoken Mandarin is needed to manage stakeholders in China market.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship experience in internet company strategy, management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or a related field.
• Experience in competitive research, product analysis, market research, or other strategy-related projects.
• Strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly and concisely.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75- $23.75.

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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.

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The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

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For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
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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:

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1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

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2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

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3. Exercising sound judgment.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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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.

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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