Global Product Strategist Intern
Multiple Teams
Posted on 9/30/2025

TikTok
Compensation Overview
$40/hr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Responsibilities
Team Introduction: The Global Product Strategy team is the strategy partner to the internal CRM and Transactions product and tech teams. We are a part of Monetization Strategy & Operations within Global Business Services. The mission of the Global Product Strategy team is to: - Help set long-term product vision and develop product roadmaps to achieve sustained business impact. - Develop the annual and quarterly business plans to coordinate efforts from all stakeholder teams and report on progress. - Conduct external market research (e.g., GenAI in sales tech startups) to extract insights to inform future product development. - Incubate and develop proof of concept products to spearhead the deployment of new innovations (e.g., conversation intelligence). - Be a thought leader and trusted advisor to global product and regional business leaders. 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). Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship start dates below: - May 11th, 2026 - May 18th, 2026 - May 26th, 2026 - June 8th, 2026 - June 22nd, 2026 We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Responsibilities: - Derive insights from technological innovations (e.g., AI agents) that have shaped the sales tech industry and work with product teams to deploy for our sales organization and advertisers through a combination of internal build and capability acquisition. - Conduct competitive research into the CRM and Transactions product strategies at leading digital advertising platforms. - Interview internal users and external experts to identify and prioritize critical pain points that may have been missed in the current roadmaps. - Work with the CRM and Transactions product teams to design product features that can address critical pain points and other user needs. - Represent the CRM and Transactions products at business executive meetings and be able to articulate the product vision and strategy.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing an MBA. - Able to commit to working 12 weeks during summer 2026. - Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from industry trends and technology innovations. - Effective communication skills for interviewing internal users and external experts. - Ability to collaborate with product teams and contribute to feature design. - Organizational skills for developing and coordinating business plans. - Strong problem-solving skills, conceptual, analytical, and technical. Preferred Qualifications - Strategic thinking abilities to help set long-term product vision and establish strategic roadmaps. - Experience in management consulting, investment banking, product management, or product marketing. - Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders without authority. - Excellent executive communication skills with the ability to represent effectively and succinctly at senior executive meetings. - Ability to serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor to global product and regional business leaders. - Familiarity with Sales Tech industry players, including established players and VC/startups, and associated trends (e.g., GenAI applications) a plus. - Experience with researching, conceptualizing, and/or developing GenAI products for internal or external users a plus. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $40- $40.
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.
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
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:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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. 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.
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

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