Product Operations Intern (PGC) - 2027 Summer

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok’s Product team is seeking motivated interns for Summer 2027 to support the growth of our creator ecosystem and international video business. You will work on growth strategies, analyze creator challenges, and collaborate across teams to deliver timely solutions.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in content platforms, learn from industry professionals, and contribute to projects that impact creator engagement and platform dynamics worldwide.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2027.
• Strong data sense and analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Goal-oriented, with excellent project management and cross-team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support external PGC (Professional Generated Content) creators in growing their presence on TikTok, including designing growth strategies and operational plans;
• Collect and analyze key challenges faced by creators during their TikTok journey, and drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely solutions;
• Monitor and optimize creator performance through data analysis, continuously improving engagement and influence on the platform;
• Stay on top of content trends and user needs, and develop creator growth strategies that enhance the overall content ecosystem;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with creators, ensuring high satisfaction and long-term development on the platform.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Cross-team collaboration

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

The TikTok Product team aims to realize the development of TikTok's international video business and build and maintain industry-leading products. This includes LIVE, Local Services, User Growth, user products, author products, search products, business analysis and other core business scenarios to support the rapid development of products on the global track. It also includes service architecture, basic technology and other directions to ensure that the business continues to serve users with high quality, efficiency and security. These core business scenarios and directions, create value for all parties in TikTok ecology as well as making their daily life experience richer, more unique and more innovative.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship.

Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally.

Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.

Responsibilities

• Support external PGC (Professional Generated Content) creators in growing their presence on TikTok, including designing growth strategies and operational plans;
• Collect and analyze key challenges faced by creators during their TikTok journey, and drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely solutions;
• Monitor and optimize creator performance through data analysis, continuously improving engagement and influence on the platform;
• Stay on top of content trends and user needs, and develop creator growth strategies that enhance the overall content ecosystem;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with creators, ensuring high satisfaction and long-term development on the platform.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2027;
• Strong data sense and analytical skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions;
• Goal-oriented, with excellent project management and cross-team collaboration skills;

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Prior experience in creator operations/content operations at major internet companies is a strong plus;
• Passionate and experienced user of content platforms, with deep understanding of content ecosystems and creator growth;
• Solid understanding of new media ecosystems, short video content trends, and overseas user behavior.