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Location
:
San Jose
Employment Type
:
Intern
Job Code
:
A48293
Responsibilities
As TikTok has become one of the world's leading social media platforms, TikTok Search Ads is committed to making every search more valuable by delivering user content that matches their needs, maximizing the effectiveness of client advertising campaigns, and thus improving TikTok's monetization efficiency. As a team member, you will leverage qualitative/quantitative research to collect user feedback, develop deep understanding and empathy for our clients, and collaborate cross-functionally with design, product, and marketing teams to meet business needs.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.
Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.
Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
Responsibilities:
- Own search ads metrics analysis, lead advertiser performance deep-dives by vertical, and turn insights into product strategy and iteration.
- Diagnose delivery-funnel pain points and drive optimization of recall, ranking, and bidding models; apply LLM/AI to query understanding, intent matching, and creative generation, with clear evaluation standards.
- Define product plans, priorities, and roadmaps against business goals; align partner teams and ensure delivery, identifying where new AI capabilities can step-change advertiser efficiency.
- Support GTM through data analysis, user feedback, and requirement collection.
- Drive execution with cross-regional R&D, design, data science, operations, and sales teams; own data monitoring, weekly reports, and core dashboards, leveraging AI tooling to scale analysis.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an MBA Degree
- Proficient in leveraging AI tools for data analysis and workflow efficiency, with a solid understanding of the underlying logic of model optimization.
- Be able to understand clients' measurement metrics and budget allocation logics, dig out requirements from the clients' perspective.
- Proven ability to think logically and strategically, with some experience in product planning and design that aligns with overarching business goals.
- Proficiency in Chinese and English is required to collaborate with global partners, including Engineering teams based in Mandarin-speaking regions. These interactions include leading and participating in meetings that are conducted in Chinese as well as corresponding in chat or emails.
- Able to intern for 3 months or longer; candidates available to work 5 days a week are preferred.
- Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2027.
- Previous Product Management experience in Ads, Search, Recommendation, AI or LLM domain.
- Previous Product Management experience in Traffic Strategy, Ad Delivery or Ad Format product.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $55- $55.
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:
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 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.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Product Manager Intern (Content and Service Ads) - 2027 Summer (MBA)
Location
:
San Jose
Employment Type
:
Intern
Job Code
:
A48293
Responsibilities
As TikTok has become one of the world's leading social media platforms, TikTok Search Ads is committed to making every search more valuable by delivering user content that matches their needs, maximizing the effectiveness of client advertising campaigns, and thus improving TikTok's monetization efficiency. As a team member, you will leverage qualitative/quantitative research to collect user feedback, develop deep understanding and empathy for our clients, and collaborate cross-functionally with design, product, and marketing teams to meet business needs.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.
Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.
Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
Responsibilities:
- Own search ads metrics analysis, lead advertiser performance deep-dives by vertical, and turn insights into product strategy and iteration.
- Diagnose delivery-funnel pain points and drive optimization of recall, ranking, and bidding models; apply LLM/AI to query understanding, intent matching, and creative generation, with clear evaluation standards.
- Define product plans, priorities, and roadmaps against business goals; align partner teams and ensure delivery, identifying where new AI capabilities can step-change advertiser efficiency.
- Support GTM through data analysis, user feedback, and requirement collection.
- Drive execution with cross-regional R&D, design, data science, operations, and sales teams; own data monitoring, weekly reports, and core dashboards, leveraging AI tooling to scale analysis.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an MBA Degree
- Proficient in leveraging AI tools for data analysis and workflow efficiency, with a solid understanding of the underlying logic of model optimization.
- Be able to understand clients' measurement metrics and budget allocation logics, dig out requirements from the clients' perspective.
- Proven ability to think logically and strategically, with some experience in product planning and design that aligns with overarching business goals.
- Proficiency in Chinese and English is required to collaborate with global partners, including Engineering teams based in Mandarin-speaking regions. These interactions include leading and participating in meetings that are conducted in Chinese as well as corresponding in chat or emails.
- Able to intern for 3 months or longer; candidates available to work 5 days a week are preferred.
- Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2027.
- Previous Product Management experience in Ads, Search, Recommendation, AI or LLM domain.
- Previous Product Management experience in Traffic Strategy, Ad Delivery or Ad Format product.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $55- $55.
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:
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 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.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Content Manager Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Content Manager Internship Search
Apply earlier than the semester before
Large employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, often in September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so roles appear year-round. Check listings regularly and submit as soon as a role fits rather than waiting for a single recruiting window.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams reviewing content manager intern candidates look for published writing samples, content audits, editorial calendars, or social media campaigns, not a work history. Document two or three complete projects with the tools you used, and make them accessible via a live link you can include on your resume.
Work campus resources and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters at those events often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice the content manager intern screen out loud
Content manager intern interviews typically include an editorial judgment exercise, a writing or editing prompt, or a content strategy case. Practice answering these out loud and explaining your reasoning, interviewers weigh how you think through a content problem as much as the final answer you land on.
Target structured content internship programs early
Many larger media, marketing, and technology companies run cohort-based content internship programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and carry clearer conversion paths than ad-hoc hiring. Identify the programs that fit your timeline and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the content manager internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type so you focus only on roles you can actually accept.
Content Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a content manager internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a writing or content portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A portfolio of published blog posts, social campaigns, or content audits gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a content manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for content manager interns is performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and whether you communicate interest before the internship ends. Position for a return offer by treating every assignment as a portfolio piece without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for content manager internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, which means applications can open in September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check back regularly and apply as soon as a role fits rather than waiting for a single recruiting season.
Are content manager internships paid?
Most professional content manager internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the pay range where the employer discloses it. Nonprofit and some agency internships may be unpaid or offer stipends, so review the listing details before applying.
What should a content manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. List two or three complete, documented projects that show what you did, the tools you used, and where the work can be seen, for content manager candidates, that means linked writing samples, published articles, content calendars, or campaign case studies. Add relevant coursework, keep the document to one page, and put contact information and your portfolio link at the top.
Are there remote content manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the content manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast as candidates from across the country compete for the same seats, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get content manager internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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