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Creator Operations Project Intern (TikTok LIVE-User Product-Lead Generation) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

1 month ago Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities

TikTok LIVE is one of the fastest-growing entertainment and commerce surfaces on TikTok, giving creators a real-time stage to connect with their fans, tell stories, and grow sustainable careers. Our team sits at the front line of this mission - we identify high-potential creators, bring them onto TikTok LIVE, and help them unlock their first breakthrough moments through a mix of GTM strategy, marketing, and hands-on operational support.
If you love creators, love culture, and love figuring out what makes a live-stream work - this internship is for you.

What You'll Get
- A front-row seat to how TikTok LIVE scales its creator ecosystem in one of its most strategic markets.
- Direct mentorship from experienced Creator Ops and GTM leads.

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- Real ownership of creator portfolios and GTM experiments - your work ships and impacts real creators.
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Product, Marketing, Data, and Content teams.

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 5 days on-site per week and at least 4 months long internship period, with immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities:
- Identify promising U.S. creators across content verticals and build first-touch relationships.
- Run outreach campaigns through GTM and marketing channels, including outreach, warm intros, community-driven acquisition, and creator events.
- Onboard new creators to TikTok LIVE and guide them through their first successful streams.
- Coach creators on live-streaming best practices: content formats, stream structure, hook design, audience interaction, and monetization mechanics.
- Introduce and drive adoption of TikTok LIVE tools and features to lift stream quality and conversion.
- Analyze creator performance data (watch time, engagement, conversion where applicable) and turn insights into concrete recommendations.
- Support end-to-end execution of GTM campaigns targeting U.S. Creators, from creator segmentation and messaging, to campaign launch, tracking, and iteration.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Content, Data) to test new acquisition and activation playbooks.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s):
- Currently or previously pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline.
- Proficiency in English, and fluency in written and spoken Mandarin is needed to manage stakeholders in China market.
- Genuine passion for TikTok, live-streaming, and creator culture - you actively use the platform and understand what makes creators thrive.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills - comfortable doing creator outreach, running marketing campaign, and building trust quickly.
- Analytical mindset: comfortable working with data (Excel / Sheets basics; SQL, dashboards, or BI tools are a plus) to inform decisions.
- Self-starter with high ownership - able to operate in ambiguity, prioritize ruthlessly, and move fast in a startup-like environment.

Preferred Qualification(s):
- Hands-on experience live-streaming yourself, or coaching creators on live-streaming.
- Familiarity with TikTok LIVE, or comparable platforms (Twitch, YouTube Live, Instagram Live, Amazon Live).

Client-provided location(s): Los Angeles, CA
Job ID: TikTok-7657949828010641669
Employment Type: INTERN
Posted: 2026-07-07T20:22:03

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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