Join us as we inspire
creativity and bring joy to
millions of users worldwide.
@2026 TikTok
Responsibilities
Team Introduction: TikTok Search Operations Team, responsible for end-to-end search growth and experience optimization—ranging from trending content campaigns to AI capability implementation, and from strategy design to ecosystem development.We are deeply engaged in cutting-edge exploration of the integration between large models and search, while directly driving product experience improvements and business scale growth in scenarios with hundreds of millions of users. 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. 1. 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. 2. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to work on-site at least 4 days per week and at least 3 months long internship period, with immediate availability preferred. Responsibilities - Real-Time Trend Ops: Monitor global sports breaks (NBA, UEFA, F1, etc.) and breaking news; execute end-to-end trending topics, from content packaging to landing page optimization. - Asset & Content Management: Curate and manage multi-format content assets (text, images, video) to ensure high-quality, timely updates across in-app sports channels. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with product, design, and localized teams to ensure seamless execution of sports campaigns and feature updates. - Market Insights: Track sports communities and social media trends to identify emerging memes and user interests for content inspiration.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree (all majors welcome) - Passionate sports fan with strong knowledge of football, basketball, or other mainstream/emerging sports; familiar with athletes, sports culture, tactics, and community memes/discourse; - Strong execution skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced trending-content environment; - Available to work on-site at least 4 days per week; - Proficiency in English, and fluency in written and spoken Mandarin is needed to manage stakeholders in China market . Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude; prompt engineering experience is a plus;
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $25- $25.
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