Public Policy Project Intern

TikTok; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Project Intern to contribute to fast-paced policy projects and gain hands-on experience in government affairs. The intern will track federal and state legislation, draft memos, attend tech policy events, and support outreach to policymakers.

Current enrollment in a public policy or related tech-policy degree is required, with 14 weeks commitment and onsite work 4–5 days per week. Work authorization in the United States is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in public policy or related tech-policy discipline.
• Experience on the hill with writing experience.
• Able to commit to 14 weeks for Fall or Spring and work onsite 4–5 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Track relevant legislation at the Federal and State levels.
• Monitor legislative hearings relevant to tech policy.
• Draft memorandums and documents related to Federal and State legislation and tech‑related updates.
• Attend tech‑related events.
• Assist the Public Policy team in reaching policymakers.
• Advance the goals of the company with the Public Policy team.

Skills

Legislative experience

Writing skills

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree candidacy in public policy

Job description

About the Team

The Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team's work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and philanthropy. The mission of the Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats to TikTok and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business.

As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, professional environment. This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real‑world challenges, and explore your career interests.

Responsibilities

• Track relevant legislation at the Federal and State levels;
• Monitor legislative hearings relevant to tech policy;
• Draft memorandums and documents related to Federal and State legislation and tech‑related updates;
• Attends tech‑related events;
• Assist the Public Policy team in reaching policymakers;
• And generally working with the Public Policy team to advance the goals of the company.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in public policy or a related tech‑policy discipline
• Experience on the hill with writing experience.
• Able to commit to working for 14 weeks for either a Fall or Spring position and work onsite 4‑5 days/week.
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

As a condition of employment, all successful candidates must be able to establish authorization to work in the United States. For this position, the Company does not provide sponsorship or any immigration‑related benefits.

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.

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 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