News Partnerships and Operations Project Intern (TikTok-Operations-News) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Responsibilities
About the Team:
The Creator management team is dedicated to recruiting, incubating, and scaling high-quality creators on TikTok. We identify rising and established talent, develop strategic content initiatives, and unlock opportunities that help creators build long-term success on the platform through a range of different programs and approaches.
As a News Creator Intern, you will work on high-impact projects that support creator growth, program operations, trend intelligence, and strategy. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at one of the fastest-growing social platforms globally, while contributing directly to how TikTok supports News creators in the U.S.
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.
About the Internship:
TikTok's internship program offers students real-world exposure and hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic industry. You'll participate in impactful projects, development workshops, and social events, all while building core professional skills. This is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully and explore a potential career path with us.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development and rollout of new creator initiatives that increase adoption of TikTok-owned products and programs.
- Identify high-potential News creators and emerging voices by monitoring content trends, creator behavior, and platform activity.
- Independently manage end-to-end creator program operations, including lead vetting, creator onboarding, program tracking, data analysis, and support for top creator experience.
- Track creator performance, content rankings, and program health to help strengthen TikTok's position in the creator space.
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- Produce regular reporting on the U.S. news industry, creator trends, audience behavior, news, and AI-related developments.
- Monitor social media trends across major U.S. platforms, especially TikTok, and translate insights into actionable content and program recommendations.
- Support strategy meetings, program reviews, and research materials through a combination of data analysis, trend insights, and clear reporting.
- Build and maintain trackers, templates, SOPs, and shared documents to improve operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Partner cross-functionally with Creator Management, Product, and other internal stakeholders to support creator initiatives from planning through execution.
What You'll Gain:
- Hands-on experience supporting a high-priority creator program.
- Exposure to creator strategy, content trends, program operations, and cross-functional business planning.
- Experience translating culture, content, and performance data into actionable program recommendations.
- The opportunity to contribute to projects with real business impact while learning from teams shaping creator growth on TikTok.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s):
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
- Strong English, reading, writing, and synthesis skills, with the ability to distill complex industry information, creator performance signals, and trend reports into clear takeaways.
- Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable using spreadsheets and data tools to monitor performance and support decision-making.
Preferred Qualification(s):
- Deep familiarity with the U.S. news landscape, the top news talent and journalists, and social conversation around news topics.
- Strong understanding of TikTok and other major social platforms, such as Instagram, YouTube, and X.
- Prior experience in creator operations, content strategy, journalism, community management, program management, or market/competitive research.
- Strong data fluency, with the ability to use quantitative and qualitative inputs to support conclusions.
- Interest in the creator economy, AI advancement, news content strategy, and digital culture.
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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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