Product Operations Project Intern (Creative and Creator Ecosystems) - 2026 Start (MBA)

About the job
Responsibilities  Team Introduction:

Creativity is the soul of advertising. The TikTok Creative Product Operations team develops world-leading tech solutions for creative production, optimization, to empower and inspire advertisers, creators, and partners in the ecosystem to create and deliver the best engaging creative experience to the end users.

We are user-oriented and dedicated to technical excellence. We aim to drive and lead the technology renovation in the ads tech and creative industry, powering products and driving values for our clients, creators, and the whole ecosystem.

The North America Creative team is looking for an experienced Product Marketing Summer Intern who will be responsible for product strategy, creator partnerships management, support product growth initiatives.

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.

Project Intern:  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.

Responsibilities:
Support end-to-end planning and execution of creator monetization initiatives, with a focus on large-scale B2B/B2C events, including strategy, resourcing, budget, and risk management
Partner cross-functionally (Product, Data, Sales, Marketing, Legal) to drive alignment and support decision-making against key business objectives
Drive project management across timelines and execution with strong operational rigor to ensure successful program delivery
Support and optimize creator supply strategy for brand innovation products (e.g., Pulse Tastemakers), managing the lifecycle from sourcing to activation and payment
Build and improve scalable creator acquisition funnels and key conversion metrics (e.g., participation, activation, retention)
Support agency-facing GTM strategy and enablement, including positioning, rollout, and training to drive product adoption
Track and analyze performance metrics to generate insights and inform continuous optimization
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an MBA program
Experience in creator strategy, creator marketing, or product marketing within the digital advertising industry
Strong understanding of the creator economy, with expertise in creator-led product solutions
Proven experience leading end-to-end complex projects across multiple stakeholders
Excellent communication, organizational, go-to-market (GTM) and analytical skills
Able to commit to a full-time, 12-week internship, ideally longer
Preferred Qualifications: 
Strategic thinker with the ability to navigate ambiguity
Experience working with social media platforms and creators
A fast learner Experience working with global teams
A commercial mindset with experience building product from 0 to 1
Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $50- $50.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

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:
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
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