Event Marketing Project Intern, US Operation)
TikTok
About the Role
The Category Operations Project Intern role is responsible for supporting the scaling of the category through leading cross-function initiatives, and driving topline revenue growth for TikTok's US Commerce business. As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination, and on-site execution of tradeshows, platform summits, creator events
- Assist in developing event briefs, run-of-show documents, and post-event recaps
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, agencies, TSP partners, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time and on brand
- Help manage event timelines, deliverable tracking, and logistics across multiple simultaneous activations
- Support creator, seller, and partner communications around event attendance and participation
- Assist in creating social-first content, including copywriting, short-form videos, graphics, and campaign assets
- Conduct research on industry events, competitor activations, and emerging trends in experiential and creator marketing
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business, Data Science, or a related field
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with great attention to detail
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders and external partners
- Proven ability to problem-solve and stay composed when priorities shift quickly
- Proven skills in data processing tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, or similar)
- Basic design skills with proficiency in Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or similar tools – ability to produce simple but polished event materials, decks, and visual assets
Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting event production, brand activations, tradeshows, or experiential marketing (Preferred)
- Familiarity with TikTok Shop, shoppable content, and the creator-seller ecosystem (Preferred)
- Strong understanding of social trends, storytelling, and audience engagement (Preferred)
- Strong creative eye with an understanding of brand-consistent design (Preferred)
- Self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment and is eager to take ownership (Preferred)