Team Introduction
TikTok Product team aims to carry out the operation of ByteDance's international short video business, build and maintain industry-leading products. By joining us, you will be exposed to core business scenarios including content creation, content consumption, social interaction, and much more, supporting the product's rapid development on a global scale.
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 with 2-3 days/week work.
Responsibilities
- Cultural "Vibe Checks": Act as a cultural consultant for the product team. Review app copy, designs, and features to ensure they feel aboriginal, authentic, and relevant to US college students.
- Trend Spotting: Monitor emerging trends on TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, and Discord. Provide weekly briefs on "What’s cool, what’s cringe, and what’s next" in the digital space.
- Campus Pulse: Be the voice of the user. Gather informal feedback from your peers and campus network to help us understand how students actually use technology in their daily lives.
- Competitor Recon: Keep an eye on the niche apps and tools that are gaining traction in dorms and classrooms, even if they aren't mainstream yet.
- Research Pro: Assist in completing various business and user research and analysis tasks, and share research insights with product teams.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current Student: You are currently enrolled in a US university/college. All majors are welcome!
- Culturally Aboriginal: You have a deep, intuitive understanding of American pop culture, internet humor, and student life. You live on the internet, but you understand the real world too.
- Curious & Analytical: You don’t just scroll; you observe. You can explain why a trend is happening, not just that it is happening.
- Honest Communicator: You aren't afraid to tell an experienced Product Manager, "No one would actually say that," or "This feature feels awkward." We value your radical honesty.
- Social Media Savvy: You understand the nuances of different platforms (e.g., the difference between a LinkedIn voice and a TikTok voice).
