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Entertainment Partnerships and Operations Project Intern (TikTok-Operations-Entertainment) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
LOCATION
Location: Los Angeles
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Intern
JOB CODE
Job Code: A166024
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Entertainment Creator team is dedicated to recruiting, incubating, and scaling high-quality creators in the TV/Film vertical on TikTok. We identify rising and established talent, develop strategic content initiatives, and unlock monetization opportunities that help creators build long-term success on the platform through a range of different programs and approaches.
As an Entertainment Creator Intern, you will work on high-impact projects that support creator growth, program operations, trend intelligence, and monetization strategy within one of TikTok’s most culturally relevant verticals. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at one of the fastest-growing entertainment and social platforms globally, while contributing directly to how TikTok supports TV/Film creators in the U.S.
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.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
TikTok’s internship program offers students real-world exposure and hands-on learning in a dynamic, rapidly evolving industry. You’ll participate in high visibility projects, workshops, and team events while building core operational and analytical skills. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully and explore a potential career path in LIVE operations.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development and rollout of new creator monetization initiatives that increase adoption of TikTok-owned monetization products and programs.
- Identify high-potential TV/Film creators and emerging voices by monitoring content trends, creator behavior, and platform activity.
- Independently manage end-to-end creator program operations, including lead vetting, creator onboarding, program tracking, data analysis, and support for top creator experience.
- Track creator performance, content rankings, and program health to help strengthen TikTok’s position in the entertainment space.
- Produce regular reporting on the U.S. film and television industry, including competitor activity, creator trends, audience behavior, entertainment news, and AI-related developments.
- Monitor social media trends across major U.S. platforms, especially TikTok, and translate insights into actionable content and program recommendations.
- Support strategy meetings, program reviews, and research materials through a combination of data analysis, trend insights, and clear reporting.
- Build and maintain trackers, templates, SOPs, and shared documents to improve operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Partner cross-functionally with Creator Management, Product, and other internal stakeholders to support creator initiatives from planning through execution.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- Hands-on experience supporting a high-visibility creator program within TikTok’s TV/Film vertical.
- Exposure to creator strategy, content trends, program operations, monetization initiatives, and cross-functional business planning.
- Experience translating culture, content, and performance data into actionable program recommendations.
- The opportunity to contribute to projects with real business impact while learning from teams shaping creator growth on TikTok.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong English reading, writing, and synthesis skills, with the ability to distill complex industry information, creator performance signals, and trend reports into clear takeaways.
- Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable using spreadsheets and data tools to monitor performance and support decision-making.
- Able to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2026.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep familiarity with the U.S. film and television landscape, entertainment fandoms, and social conversation around TV/Film.
- Strong understanding of TikTok and other major social platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, and X.
- Prior experience in creator operations, content strategy, entertainment marketing, community management, program management, or market/competitive research.
- Strong data fluency, with the ability to use quantitative and qualitative inputs to support conclusions.
- Interest in the creator economy, AI advancement, entertainment strategy, digital culture, and platform monetization.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
- The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75 - $23.75.
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 the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half of the 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 an 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
INTRODUCTION
Entertainment Partnerships and Operations Project Intern (TikTok-Operations-Entertainment) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
LOCATION
Location: Los Angeles
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Intern
JOB CODE
Job Code: A166024
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Entertainment Creator team is dedicated to recruiting, incubating, and scaling high-quality creators in the TV/Film vertical on TikTok. We identify rising and established talent, develop strategic content initiatives, and unlock monetization opportunities that help creators build long-term success on the platform through a range of different programs and approaches.
As an Entertainment Creator Intern, you will work on high-impact projects that support creator growth, program operations, trend intelligence, and monetization strategy within one of TikTok’s most culturally relevant verticals. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at one of the fastest-growing entertainment and social platforms globally, while contributing directly to how TikTok supports TV/Film creators in the U.S.
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.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
TikTok’s internship program offers students real-world exposure and hands-on learning in a dynamic, rapidly evolving industry. You’ll participate in high visibility projects, workshops, and team events while building core operational and analytical skills. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully and explore a potential career path in LIVE operations.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development and rollout of new creator monetization initiatives that increase adoption of TikTok-owned monetization products and programs.
- Identify high-potential TV/Film creators and emerging voices by monitoring content trends, creator behavior, and platform activity.
- Independently manage end-to-end creator program operations, including lead vetting, creator onboarding, program tracking, data analysis, and support for top creator experience.
- Track creator performance, content rankings, and program health to help strengthen TikTok’s position in the entertainment space.
- Produce regular reporting on the U.S. film and television industry, including competitor activity, creator trends, audience behavior, entertainment news, and AI-related developments.
- Monitor social media trends across major U.S. platforms, especially TikTok, and translate insights into actionable content and program recommendations.
- Support strategy meetings, program reviews, and research materials through a combination of data analysis, trend insights, and clear reporting.
- Build and maintain trackers, templates, SOPs, and shared documents to improve operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Partner cross-functionally with Creator Management, Product, and other internal stakeholders to support creator initiatives from planning through execution.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- Hands-on experience supporting a high-visibility creator program within TikTok’s TV/Film vertical.
- Exposure to creator strategy, content trends, program operations, monetization initiatives, and cross-functional business planning.
- Experience translating culture, content, and performance data into actionable program recommendations.
- The opportunity to contribute to projects with real business impact while learning from teams shaping creator growth on TikTok.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong English reading, writing, and synthesis skills, with the ability to distill complex industry information, creator performance signals, and trend reports into clear takeaways.
- Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable using spreadsheets and data tools to monitor performance and support decision-making.
- Able to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2026.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep familiarity with the U.S. film and television landscape, entertainment fandoms, and social conversation around TV/Film.
- Strong understanding of TikTok and other major social platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, and X.
- Prior experience in creator operations, content strategy, entertainment marketing, community management, program management, or market/competitive research.
- Strong data fluency, with the ability to use quantitative and qualitative inputs to support conclusions.
- Interest in the creator economy, AI advancement, entertainment strategy, digital culture, and platform monetization.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
- The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75 - $23.75.
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 the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half of the 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 an 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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Partnerships Manager
Align your credentials with Trainee requirements
Document at least one year of post-secondary education plus related work experience, or five years of professional experience in business development or partnerships. Designated sponsors require this proof before issuing a DS-2019 for the Trainee category.
Target host employers with structured training programs
Partnerships Manager roles qualify under J-1 only when the host employer can demonstrate a genuine training component. Prioritize organizations with documented mentorship structures, cross-functional rotations, or formal business development training frameworks already in place.
Search for J-1-compatible roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Partnerships Manager positions at U.S. employers experienced with international exchange visitors. Narrowing by companies with J-1 hosting history saves significant time before you approach a designated sponsor.
Prepare a detailed training plan before sponsor outreach
Designated sponsors require a completed Training or Internship Placement Plan outlining specific learning objectives, supervision structure, and weekly activities. A vague plan is the leading reason sponsors delay or reject DS-2019 applications for business-category candidates.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Certain Trainee and Specialist placements trigger the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e), particularly if your home government funded your exchange. Confirm your eligibility for a waiver before accepting an offer to avoid complications with future U.S. visa applications.
Negotiate the training plan scope during offer discussions
The DS-2019 start date cannot precede your signed Training Placement Plan, so get the host employer to finalize training objectives in writing before you submit to a designated sponsor. Delays here push back your entire J-1 timeline by weeks.
Partnerships Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Partnerships Manager role?
Most Partnerships Manager candidates fall under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you have a relevant degree plus at least one year of related work experience, or five or more years of professional experience in lieu of a degree. Specialist applies to recognized experts in a narrow field. Your designated sponsor determines the appropriate category based on your background and the host employer's training program.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Partnerships Manager position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring company. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your exchange visitor status. The employer where you work is the host, not the sponsor. The host and the designated sponsor must both approve your participation before you can begin.
How do I find Partnerships Manager roles where the employer already understands J-1 hosting?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for identifying U.S. employers with demonstrated experience hosting international exchange visitors in business-category roles. Focusing on employers already familiar with J-1 obligations shortens negotiation time considerably, since they understand the training plan requirements and coordination with a designated sponsor that the process involves.
Can I convert my J-1 status to an H-1B while working as a Partnerships Manager?
A change of status from J-1 to H-1B visa is possible, but only if you are not subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e). If you are subject to that requirement, you must either complete the two years abroad, obtain a waiver, or meet a limited exception before USCIS will approve a change of status or immigrant visa application.
What happens if the host employer cannot develop a qualifying training plan?
If the host employer cannot document specific learning objectives, supervision structures, and skill-development activities distinct from ordinary employment, the designated sponsor will not issue a DS-2019. Partnerships Manager roles must demonstrate genuine training value beyond day-to-day job duties. In that situation, you would need to either restructure the role with the employer or identify a different host organization through Migrate Mate that already has a compliant training framework.