Trending Sports Product Operation Project Intern (TikTok-Search) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

Team Introduction:
TikTok Search Operations Team, responsible for end-to-end search growth and experience optimization-ranging from trending content campaigns to AI capability implementation, and from strategy design to ecosystem development.We are deeply engaged in cutting-edge exploration of the integration between large models and search, while directly driving product experience improvements and business scale growth in scenarios with hundreds of millions of users.

Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

1. 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.

2. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to work on-site at least 4 days per week and at least 3 months long internship period, with immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities
- Real-Time Trend Ops: Monitor global sports breaks (NBA, UEFA, F1, etc.) and breaking news; execute end-to-end trending topics, from content packaging to landing page optimization.
- Asset & Content Management: Curate and manage multi-format content assets (text, images, video) to ensure high-quality, timely updates across in-app sports channels.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with product, design, and localized teams to ensure seamless execution of sports campaigns and feature updates.
- Market Insights: Track sports communities and social media trends to identify emerging memes and user interests for content inspiration.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree (all majors welcome)
- Passionate sports fan with strong knowledge of football, basketball, or other mainstream/emerging sports; familiar with athletes, sports culture, tactics, and community memes/discourse;
- Strong execution skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced trending-content environment;
- Available to work on-site at least 4 days per week;
- Proficiency in English, and fluency in written and spoken Mandarin is needed to manage stakeholders in China market .

Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude; prompt engineering experience is a plus;