Brand Protection Analyst MBA Intern (TikTok Shop - Governance and Experience) - 2025 Summer Start (MBA)

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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.



Why Join Us

Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.

Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.

To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.

Join us.



Team Introduction

E-commerce's Governance and Experience is a global team responsible for ensuring our marketplace is safe and trustworthy for not only users, but also sellers and creators. We value user satisfaction and work on policies, rules and systems to ensure quality.



The Brand Protection Analyst Intern within Governance and Experience engages directly with a wide network of stakeholders including rights holders, Intellectual Property associations and service providers to understand their brand protection needs and to collaborate on initiatives aimed at Intellectual Property Rights protection. You will play a critical role in supporting and maintaining positive relationships between our organization and external stakeholders.



We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. 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. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship start dates below:

Monday, May 12

Monday, May 19

Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26)

Monday, June 9

Monday, June 23

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).



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 early.



Responsibilities:

-Support teams in responding to, investigating, managing and resolving high-impact brand-related incidents and escalations around product authenticity

-Support and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders

-Cultivate a network of contacts to support the organization's advocacy efforts

-Support collaborations with industry associations, advocacy groups, and coalitions to advance common goals and objectives

-Build and maintain an effective network in support of TikTok shopping's Brand protection program both internally (e.g. key business representatives, Intellectual Property Legal, public relations, communications, marketing teams), and externally through supporting our Brand Protection team efforts

-Plan and roll out events and activities to promote awareness of TikTok shopping's Intellectual Property Rights protection program for internal and external stakeholders