LiveOps Project Intern (TikTok Shop - Japan) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

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, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our product and operations team, together we can build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure, and intuitive for our users. Join us as we drive the future of e-commerce here 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

• Assisting the team to outreach and onboard potential creators.
• Identify, manage, and support high-potential sellers and creators in the Japanese market, providing day-to-day operational support to help them succeed in live commerce.
• Create educational materials, deliver basic training, and support internal teams, sellers, and creators with explanations of live-commerce initiatives to enhance stream quality and drive growth.
• Work with cross-functional teams to apply more resources and uplift affiliate performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student.
• Familiar with E-Commerce and/or content creation. Able to use different social apps and tools such as TikTok, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
• Good written & verbal communication skills in Japanese
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Willing to learn and be a good team player.
• Highly motivated to learn, responsible, and able to adapt flexibly in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong interest in live streaming, social media, and the influencer ecosystem.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in problem-solving and time management, can work under pressure.
• Comfortable working with data.

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