AI Product Manager Project Intern (TikTok LIVE-Ecosystem Governance) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 64,800 - 79,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays (10 per year)

Sick time (56 hours or 40 hours)

Housing allowance for non-remote interns

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Product Manager intern based in San Jose, California, to enhance content governance strategies on the TikTok LIVE platform. Interns will engage in impactful projects and gain experience in product development within a supportive team environment.

Key qualifications include currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for community governance in digital platforms. Compensation is $35 per hour with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Master’s degree in a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and improving governance tools for content quality.
• Analyze trends and user behavior to identify risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on governance initiatives.
• Assist in launching governance features and monitoring user feedback.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Passion for livestreaming

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Business, Data Science, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Tools

Basic data analysis skills (SQL)

Job description

About the Role

TikTok LIVE is a fast‑growing platform that enables real‑time interactive content experiences, connecting creators and audiences worldwide. Our mission is to create a safe, engaging, and high‑quality livestreaming ecosystem that fosters creativity and community building.

The LIVE Ecosystem Governance team plays a crucial role in ensuring platform integrity by designing product strategies, moderation mechanisms, and governance solutions to support sustainable growth. As a Product Manager intern, you will help develop governance tools, optimize ecosystem strategies, and drive cross‑functional collaboration to enhance livestreaming experiences.

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.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least a three‑month internship period.

Responsibilities

• Product Development & Optimization: Assist in designing and improving LIVE ecosystem governance tools and strategies to enhance content quality and platform safety. Develop user education strategies to promote positive engagement and prevent violations in the livestreaming community.
• Ecosystem Analysis & Insights: Analyze livestreaming trends, governance challenges, and user behavior to identify risks and improvement opportunities. Leverage data‑driven insights to refine governance strategies and optimise moderation processes.
• Cross‑Team Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, operations, Algo, and Data teams to enhance governance efficiency and drive product iterations. Support internal prioritisation and resource allocation to ensure smooth execution of governance initiatives.
• Feature Rollout & Stakeholder Communication: Assist in the launch of new governance features and policies, ensuring clear communication with internal teams and external stakeholders. Monitor and respond to user feedback, continuously refining governance tools to improve livestreaming safety and user experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Business, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks with 4 days onsite during Spring 2026.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills; ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate across teams and manage diverse stakeholder needs.
• Passion for livestreaming, content/community governance, and trust & safety in digital platforms.
• A self‑motivated and detail‑oriented approach, with a strong sense of ownership in driving projects forward.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to continue working onsite during Summer 2026.
• Internship or project experience in product management, content governance, or trust & safety field.
• Familiarity with livestreaming platforms (or content platform) and TikTok LIVE’s creator community.
• Basic data analysis skills (SQL) to support decision‑making.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and tackle real‑time governance challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $35.
• 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 the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half).
• Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for a housing allowance.
• The company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

Legal & EEO

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:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
• Exercising sound judgment.

Accommodations

We are 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.