Issue Discovery Project Intern (TikTok Product Content Ecosystem) - 2025 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

Team Introduction:
TikTok's Content Ecosystem team is responsible for the health and prosperity of content users and creators to improve DAU in the long term. Our team deeply dives into the following fields: tracking the whole content ecosystem and finding potential challenges and opportunities; cooperating closely with the RD team on model recognition, content understanding, and algorithms, targeting to balance the traffic in different formats, optimize traffic distribution, content diversifications, creator experience of moderation, user experience of interactions, and more problems.

We are seeking a motivated intern to join our Issue Discovery team within the TikTok Ecosystem operations. This internship offers an opportunity to gain experience in analyzing feedback, identifying potential issues, and supporting efforts to improve the overall ecosystem.

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 3 months long internship period.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in analyzing feedback and data to identify potential issues within the ecosystem
- Support the team in implementing solutions to reduce the impact of identified issues
- Collaborate with team members and contribute to ongoing operational tasks

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's or Master's degree (graduating in 2025/2026), preferably in Business, Data Science, Computer Science, or related fields.
2. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
3. Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate across teams and manage diverse stakeholder needs.
4. A self-motivated and detail-oriented approach, with a strong sense of ownership in driving projects forward.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Internship or project experience in product management, content governance, or trust & safety field.
2. Basic data analysis skills (SQL) to support decision-making.
3. Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and tackle real-time governance challenges.

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If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com