Creator Community Programs Project Intern (TikTok Operations) - 2026 Start

TikTok; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

Housing allowance

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Creator Community Programs Intern to support day‑to‑day operations of the community programs team and the Creator Community Program. You will collaborate with cross‑functional partners and gain hands‑on experience in creator education, engagement, and program logistics while building practical skills in a fast‑paced environment.

This internship offers exposure to innovative program design, research, and execution, with opportunities to contribute to strategy, events, and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Strong interest in the creator economy and community building.
• Comfortable working with data and spreadsheets to identify trends and insights.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum development and execution of the Creator Community Program.
• Compile and organize creator lists for bespoke opportunities, campaigns, and program invitations.
• Monitor and track creator engagement in approved program channels, including our community Discord.
• Manage administrative items to support the program, including creator and vendor payments, invoicing, and tracking grids.
• Staff offline community building events, as needed.
• Conduct industry research to support the evolution of the Creator Community Program and strategy, including research into internal AI capabilities and tooling.
• Partner with data team on regular platform data analysis to inform long‑term strategy and creator engagement pivots.
• Support Community Program social strategy, in alignment with Creator Marketing.
• Develop cross‑functional initiative ideas grounded in current business priorities.
• Provide general operational and administrative support to the Creator Community Programs team, as needed

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Education

Undergraduate degree in progress

Tools

Discord

Job description

Responsibilities

About Our Team

TikTok's Community Programs Team designs and delivers scaled creator education and engagement initiatives — executing programs that turn platform priorities (high-quality content, key content verticals, safety) into sustained creator behavior. We deliver this programming through a community-lens, honoring and championing diverse creator communities as a core part of how we build trust, relevance, and lasting engagement. We also partner cross-functionally (marketing, legal, comms, finance, entertainment, sports, emerging verticals) to ensure programming drives both creator behavior change and broader platform growth goals and objectives.

Role Overview

The Creator Community Programs Intern will play a hands‑on role supporting the day‑to‑day operations of our community programs team, with a core focus on the TikTok Creator Community Program. This is an excellent opportunity for a self‑starter who is detail‑oriented, curious, and excited about the creator economy, community building, and program operations. The intern will work closely with the Creator Community Programs lead to support research, program logistics, creator engagement, and cross‑functional projects that help our programs run smoothly and grow strategically.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys variety in their day‑to‑day, is comfortable juggling multiple workstreams, and wants exposure to how a global creator platform designs and executes community programming from the ground up.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum development and execution of the Creator Community Program
• Compile and organize creator lists for bespoke opportunities, campaigns, and program invitations
• Monitor and track creator engagement in approved program channels, including our community Discord
• Manage administrative items to support the program, including creator and vendor payments, invoicing, and tracking grids
• Staff offline community building events, as needed
• Conduct industry research to support the evolution of the Creator Community Program and strategy, including research into internal AI capabilities and tooling
• Partner with data team on regular platform data analysis to inform long‑term strategy and creator engagement pivots
• Support Community Program social strategy, in alignment with Creator Marketing
• Develop cross‑functional initiative ideas grounded in current business priorities
• Provide general operational and administrative support to the Creator Community Programs team, as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest in the creator economy; social media; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; community building; or entertainment/media industries
• Comfortable working with data and spreadsheets to identify trends and insights
• Detail‑oriented, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Interest or prior exposure to AI tools and applications
• Experience with Discord, community management, or content moderation

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:

• 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; and
• 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