TikTok’s Global Business Solutions Monetization Strategy & Operations (MSO) organization is seeking an Industry Operations Project Intern in Dubai to support strategic analysis, data analytics, and program management driving TikTok’s advertising business growth. This internship offers exposure to market intelligence, business intelligence, program operations, and stakeholder enablement across the METAP region, with the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects and gain real-world professional experience.
About TikTok — Global Business Solutions
Global Presence: Headquarters in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices in Dubai, New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo
Mission: Inspiring creativity and bringing joy through the world’s leading short-form mobile video platform
Team Focus: Monetization Strategy & Operations powers TikTok’s advertising business through strategy, analytics, and cross-functional partnership
Culture: An “Always Day 1” mindset built on curiosity, humility, and impact
Onsite Intern Recruitment Day — Dubai
Exclusive Experience: An onsite intern recruitment day at TikTok’s Dubai office, including office visits and on-site interviews
Direct Access: Learn about TikTok LIVE’s business model and creator ecosystem, and interact with LIVE teams and leaders
Career Pathway: Top-performing interns may be considered for full-time return offers, subject to business needs and performance
Apply Early: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — note that recruitment day scheduling and dates should be reconfirmed directly with TikTok at the time of application
Position Overview
This Industry Operations Project Intern role sits within TikTok’s high-performing MSO organization, which partners with business leaders on strategy setting, data analytics, sales and client incentive policy-making, and driving operational effectiveness across tooling and sales processes. As an intern, you will engage in impactful short-term projects, gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced environment, and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests within digital advertising and business strategy.
Why This Internship Matters: As an Industry Operations Project Intern at TikTok, you gain hands-on exposure to monetization strategy across the METAP region, build dashboards and BI solutions using SQL, Python, and Excel, work alongside Sales, Product, and Marketing teams, present insights to leadership, and open a pathway toward a full-time return offer at one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Analysis & Market Intelligence
- Conduct market research and industry landscape analysis to identify growth opportunities across the METAP region
- Support the development of GTM strategies, regional playbooks, and go-to-market frameworks
- Analyze client portfolio composition, revenue mix, and account health metrics
- Build business cases and ROI models to evaluate new programs or market expansion opportunities
- Monitor competitor activity and platform developments to inform leadership recommendations
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
- Design and maintain dashboards and reporting frameworks to track regional performance
- Perform deep-dive quantitative analysis on campaign performance and sales funnel metrics
- Clean, manipulate, and analyze large datasets using SQL, Python, Excel, or BI tools
- Translate data findings into clear narratives and visualizations for leadership reviews
Program Management & Operations Support
- Support execution of regional initiatives, vertical acceleration programs, and adoption campaigns
- Track program KPIs, milestone progress, and cross-functional dependencies
- Build project trackers, workflow templates, and standardized reporting frameworks
- Conduct post-mortem analysis on completed programs to document learnings
- Collaborate with Sales, Client Solutions, Product, and Marketing teams
Stakeholder Enablement & Communication
- Prepare strategic presentations, business reviews, and executive summaries
- Support creation of enablement materials, training content, and knowledge-sharing resources
- Synthesize field-team feedback into actionable insights for product, policy, or process improvements
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Penultimate or final year student
- Able to commit to at least a 3-month internship period
Minimum Requirements
- Strong passion and enthusiasm for digital marketing with a proactive learning mindset
- English as working language, with strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Self-driven, resilient, curious, and able to make judgments on complex matters
Preferred Skills
- Quantitative background in statistics, economics, business analytics, or data science
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas) and Tableau or Power BI proficiency
- Experience with SQL, Python, or R is a strong plus
- Ability to structure ambiguous problems and conduct hypothesis-driven analysis
- Prior internship experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or tech companies
- Familiarity with digital advertising metrics (CPM, CPA, ROAS, LTV) or willingness to learn quickly
About TikTok — Inspiring Creativity, Bringing Joy
Join TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, with global headquarters in Los Angeles and Singapore and offices spanning Dubai, New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. TikTok is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse voices are celebrated, and its “Always Day 1” mindset drives constant iteration, learning, and breakthroughs across its global teams.
Career Excellence: Build foundational strategy and analytics skills with a globally recognized creative technology leader.
Who Should Apply?
- Business & Economics Students: Penultimate or final year, seeking digital marketing exposure
- Data Analytics Enthusiasts: With SQL, Python, or BI tool experience
- Aspiring Strategy Consultants: Interested in monetization, GTM, and program management
- Digital Advertising Learners: Curious about CPM, CPA, ROAS, and platform monetization
- Future Tech Leaders: Seeking a pathway to a full-time role at a global tech company
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