Social Media Operations & User Campaigns Operations Project Intern (TikTok-Search) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Responsibilities
About TikTok Tako
TikTok Tako is TikTok official AI assistant, exploring new ways for people to discover, interact with, and create through AI. We are looking for a US-based Social Content Intern who understands TikTok culture, short-form video, and Gen Z internet behavior to help build and grow the official TikTok Tako.
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.
Responsibilities
- Support content planning, brainstorming, and editorial calendar management for TikTok Tako's official social channels
- Track US TikTok trends, AI product conversations, Gen Z culture, memes, and creator economy moments
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- Write short-form video scripts, hooks, captions, post copy, and comment/reply ideas
- Help create, edit, or coordinate video content for the official account
- Analyze content performance, including views, retention, engagement, follower growth, and audience feedback
- Research relevant brand accounts, AI product accounts, creator accounts, and social content formats
- Help shape a voice for Tako that feels useful, playful, natural, and trustworthy
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline
- Currently based in the United States, with a strong understanding of US internet and TikTok culture, and strong sense of trends, memes, creator culture, and Gen Z communication styles
- Passionate about AI products, consumer technology, social media, and digital culture; experience creating or managing content on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or similar platforms
- Familiar with AI content creation tools, including AI image generation, AI video generation, and AI-assisted copywriting/scriptwriting tools, and able to apply them to social content production
- Proficiency in English and Mandarin, with strong English writing skills, especially for short-form, native-feeling social copy;fluency in written and spoken Mandarin is needed to manage stakeholders in China market
- Comfortable using performance data to review, learn, and improve content
- Proactive, reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a remote team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience growing a personal TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube account
- Previous internship or project experience in social media, campus media, creator agencies, startups, or tech companies
- Basic video editing skills with tools such as CapCut, Premiere, Final Cut, Canva, or similar
- Hands-on experience using tools such as Midjourney, Runway, Pika, Kling, Sora, CapCut AI, Canva AI, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar AI creative tools
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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