Script Planning & Evaluation Manager (Short Drama) - TikTok
Jan 8, 2026 Los Angeles
About us
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.
- Size: 5,001 - 10,000 employees
- Industry: Entertainment & Gaming
Responsibilities
About the Team:
The Short Drama Team is a dynamic and forward-thinking team under TikTok, we are dedicated to curating, producing, and localizing high-quality short dramas that resonate with diverse global audiences. Our core mission is to bridge cultural gaps through engaging storytelling, bringing authentic and entertaining short drama content to TikTok users worldwide while empowering creators and driving the growth of the short drama ecosystem on the platform.
- Take charge of the introduction, evaluation and planning of original short drama scripts, and be accountable for the overall script output volume.
- Source high-quality scripts suitable for overseas markets through multiple channels, establish connections with and maintain a pool of top-tier screenwriter resources.
- Refine the script grading standards and pricing mechanism, optimize the processes of script production, contracting and settlement, so as to improve the quality of imported scripts and the efficiency of investment and output.
- Analyze the consumption preferences of short drama audiences, conduct localization adaptation of scripts, and comprehensively enhance the adaptability of drama content.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s):
- Bachelor's degree or above; with relevant experience in content operation or scriptwriting
- Excellent internal collaboration and external communication skills; English proficiency sufficient for professional work.
- Familiar with the trends of hit short dramas, equipped with the ability to dissect content, and possess in-depth understanding and insight into the overseas short drama industry and market demands.
Preferred Qualification(s):
- Demonstrate strong actor service awareness; candidates with familiarity in short drama content or short drama actor management will be given priority.
- Candidates with overseas short drama experience will be preferred.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $102600 - $198360 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
About the Team:
The Short Drama Team is a dynamic and forward-thinking team under TikTok, we are dedicated to curating, producing, and localizing high-quality short dramas that resonate with diverse global audiences. Our core mission is to bridge cultural gaps through engaging storytelling, bringing authentic and entertaining short drama content to TikTok users worldwide while empowering creators and driving the growth of the short drama ecosystem on the platform.
- Take charge of the introduction, evaluation and planning of original short drama scripts, and be accountable for the overall script output volume.
- Source high-quality scripts suitable for overseas markets through multiple channels, establish connections with and maintain a pool of top-tier screenwriter resources.
- Refine the script grading standards and pricing mechanism, optimize the processes of script production, contracting and settlement, so as to improve the quality of imported scripts and the efficiency of investment and output.
- Analyze the consumption preferences of short drama audiences, conduct localization adaptation of scripts, and comprehensively enhance the adaptability of drama content.
Minimum Qualification(s):
- Bachelor's degree or above; with relevant experience in content operation or scriptwriting
- Excellent internal collaboration and external communication skills; English proficiency sufficient for professional work.
- Familiar with the trends of hit short dramas, equipped with the ability to dissect content, and possess in-depth understanding and insight into the overseas short drama industry and market demands.
Preferred Qualification(s):
- Demonstrate strong actor service awareness; candidates with familiarity in short drama content or short drama actor management will be given priority.
- Candidates with overseas short drama experience will be preferred.
About the Team:
The Short Drama Team is a dynamic and forward-thinking team under TikTok, we are dedicated to curating, producing, and localizing high-quality short dramas that resonate with diverse global audiences. Our core mission is to bridge cultural gaps through engaging storytelling, bringing authentic and entertaining short drama content to TikTok users worldwide while empowering creators and driving the growth of the short drama ecosystem on the platform.
- Take charge of the introduction, evaluation and planning of original short drama scripts, and be accountable for the overall script output volume.
- Source high-quality scripts suitable for overseas markets through multiple channels, establish connections with and maintain a pool of top-tier screenwriter resources.
- Refine the script grading standards and pricing mechanism, optimize the processes of script production, contracting and settlement, so as to improve the quality of imported scripts and the efficiency of investment and output.
- Analyze the consumption preferences of short drama audiences, conduct localization adaptation of scripts, and comprehensively enhance the adaptability of drama content.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s):
- Bachelor's degree or above; with relevant experience in content operation or scriptwriting
- Excellent internal collaboration and external communication skills; English proficiency sufficient for professional work.
- Familiar with the trends of hit short dramas, equipped with the ability to dissect content, and possess in-depth understanding and insight into the overseas short drama industry and market demands.
Preferred Qualification(s):
- Demonstrate strong actor service awareness; candidates with familiarity in short drama content or short drama actor management will be given priority.
- Candidates with overseas short drama experience will be preferred.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $102600 - $198360 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Responsibilities
ResponsibilitiesAbout the Team:
The Short Drama Team is a dynamic and forward-thinking team under TikTok, we are dedicated to curating, producing, and localizing high-quality short dramas that resonate with diverse global audiences. Our core mission is to bridge cultural gaps through engaging storytelling, bringing authentic and entertaining short drama content to TikTok users worldwide while empowering creators and driving the growth of the short drama ecosystem on the platform.
- Take charge of the introduction, evaluation and planning of original short drama scripts, and be accountable for the overall script output volume.
- Source high-quality scripts suitable for overseas markets through multiple channels, establish connections with and maintain a pool of top-tier screenwriter resources.
- Refine the script grading standards and pricing mechanism, optimize the processes of script production, contracting and settlement, so as to improve the quality of imported scripts and the efficiency of investment and output.
- Analyze the consumption preferences of short drama audiences, conduct localization adaptation of scripts, and comprehensively enhance the adaptability of drama content.
Qualifications
QualificationsMinimum Qualification(s):
- Bachelor's degree or above; with relevant experience in content operation or scriptwriting
- Excellent internal collaboration and external communication skills; English proficiency sufficient for professional work.
- Familiar with the trends of hit short dramas, equipped with the ability to dissect content, and possess in-depth understanding and insight into the overseas short drama industry and market demands.
Preferred Qualification(s):
- Demonstrate strong actor service awareness; candidates with familiarity in short drama content or short drama actor management will be given priority.
- Candidates with overseas short drama experience will be preferred.
Additional Information
- Salary: $102,600 – $198,360
- Posted: Jan 8, 2026