Program Operations Content Programs Project Intern (TikTok-Operations-Entertainment-Global Programs) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Program Operations Content Programs Project Intern

Location: Los Angeles

Employment Type: Intern

Job Code: A117705B

Responsibilities

Team Introduction: TikTok's Program Operations team is responsible for delivering high-quality, efficient, and effective B2B experiences for major partners and internal stakeholders. The team supports global media businesses through program management, operational infrastructure, process development, and cross-functional coordination. We are looking for a Program Operations Intern to support the team in the Entertainment vertical across content partnership programs, tentpole initiatives, growth projects, and operational workflows. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, curious about media and digital platforms, and interested in learning how global programs are built, managed, and scaled. The intern will assist with day-to-day program operations, research projects, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and reporting. They will work closely with Program Managers and cross-functional partners across teams such as Content Partnerships, Product, Creator Management, Business Development, and more. 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

• Support program managers in the planning, coordination, and execution of content partnership programs, tentpole initiatives, and global collaborations.
• Assist with operational workflows, including timeline tracking, meeting preparation, stakeholder follow-ups, and project documentation.
• Conduct research on industry trends, content categories, partner activity, competitive benchmarks, and market-specific opportunities.
• Help synthesize research findings and program updates into clear summaries, presentations, trackers, and internal communications.
• Support cross-functional alignment by helping coordinate inputs from teams such as Product, Content Partnerships, Creator Management, Business Development, and more.
• Maintain program trackers, dashboards, documentation, templates, and shared resources to improve team visibility and execution.
• Assist in creating internal playbooks, best practice guides, process documents, and program recap materials.
• Support reporting on program progress, key milestones, learnings, and operational outcomes.
• Help identify opportunities to streamline internal processes and improve team workflows.
• Contribute to ad hoc operational and strategic projects that support global media business priorities.

Learning Opportunities

During the internship, the intern will gain exposure to:

• How global content and partner programs are planned and executed.
• Cross-functional program management within a large-scale technology and media organization.
• Operational process design, documentation, and workflow optimization.
• Research and insight development for media, entertainment, and content partnership initiatives.
• Stakeholder management across regional and global teams.
• Reporting, communication, and program recap best practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Deep interest or demonstrated experience in the Entertainment industry (TV/Film)
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to summarize insights clearly.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, presentations, documents, and collaborative project management tools.
• Interest in digital media, content platforms, creator ecosystems, entertainment, news, or technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship, coursework, or project experience in program management, operations, media, entertainment, consulting, marketing, strategy, partnerships, or tech.
• Familiarity with TikTok, digital content trends, creator ecosystems, and/or media partnerships.
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects, student organizations, campus initiatives, research projects, or operational workflows.
• Comfort working with data, including tracking metrics, organizing information, and identifying patterns or insights.
• Strong presentation-building skills and ability to communicate findings in a clear, concise way.
• Proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn in a global, cross-functional team environment.
• Creative problem-solving mindset and willingness to support both strategic and executional work.

Job Information

For Pay TransparencyCompensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75- $23.75.

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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