Global Sports Strategy and Operations Project Intern (TikTok-Operations-Sports Creators and Athletes) - 2026 Start (MBA)

Global Sports Strategy and Operations Project Intern (TikTok-Operations-Sports Creators and Athletes) - 2026 Start (MBA)

Location: Los Angeles

Employment Type: Intern

Job Code: A09164A

Responsibilities

Team Introduction: The TikTok Content Operations team develops and executes strategies to grow our content ecosystem through management, partnerships, and key programs. We work closely with Product teams to understand publishers and creator cohorts and set priorities, while collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive efforts forward within the evolving content landscape. Our mission is to facilitate our Creator and Athlete community's growth and development, drive high quality content production and increase Athlete engagement and product adoption through scaled content and education programs.

About the Role: As an MBA intern, you will act as a Strategic Lead responsible for optimizing how we support our highest-impact sports partners in North America. This is an individual contributor role designed for a high-level thinker who can bridge the gap between high-level business strategy and tactical creator growth. You will be tasked with evaluating current management frameworks and developing new, scalable strategies to ensure TikTok remains the premier destination for top-tier athletes and sports creators. 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.

About the Internship: TikTok's internship program offers students real-world exposure and hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic industry. You'll participate in impactful projects, development workshops, and social events, all while building core professional skills. This is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully and explore a potential career path with us.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the current North American sports landscape to identify white-space opportunities for athlete acquisition and retention.
• Develop a "playbook" for content strategy and product adoption specifically for pro athletes, focusing on how to translate global business priorities into the NA market.
• Serve as a strategic liaison between Marketing and Product teams to align creator needs with broader business goals.
• Establish feedback loops between managed creators and the Product team, using a "test-and-learn" approach to advocate for features that drive athlete engagement.
• Partner with the Marketing and Comms teams to build compelling case studies that reinforce TikTok's position as the global home for sports culture.
• Evaluate existing creator support workflows and recommend scalable improvements to handle high-touch athlete accounts more effectively.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current MBA Candidate: Completed a bachelor's degree and currently pursuing an MBA degree
• Strategic Experience: Experience in sports management, digital media, consulting, or business development.
• Framework Thinking: Proven ability to take a nebulous business problem and turn it into a structured, scalable framework.
• Communication: Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and external agencies.
• Adaptability: Experience working in fast-paced environments where KPIs may shift based on market trends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in using data to tell a story and drive decision-making.
• Creator Economy: Understanding of social media monetization, algorithm mechanics, and the evolving athlete-as-a-brand landscape.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects from ideation to execution with minimal supervision.
• Industry Expertise: Deep passion for and knowledge of the sports ecosystem (Leagues, Teams, Athletes, and Agencies).

Job Information

For Pay TransparencyCompensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $38- $38.

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.

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

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