App Development Intern Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities
Our team plays an integral role in building TikTok LIVE's reputation, and forms an essential part of a connected and growing team in a global function. We are looking for talented individuals to join us at TikTok US for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok. About This Role You will dive deep to develop and distribute our creators' success stories on owned channels, and be our program coordinator for content collaborations with strategic external partners (including driving approval workflows). You will also support the development of project reviews, and the documentation of program recaps. 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. Responsibilities - Build plans that promote the positive impact of TikTok LIVE by highlighting core social and economic impact narratives. - Identify brand-positive creators across priority themes and in support of seasonal tentpole moments, conduct research/interviews, and amplify their journeys on the platform. - Work with internal stakeholders across US LIVE Growth Operations, Marketing and Press Relations to drive plans for external visibility. - Support the broader Brand Operations team in designing and configuring in-app campaigns, specifically those involving educational content. - Document product and creator success stories, and promote them and key learnings to internal audiences through case studies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Current students pursuing a major in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related fields. - Understanding of media and entertainment, cultural movements, and market trends. - Good written and verbal communication skills in English, with a knack for storytelling. - Detail-oriented, and comfortable around numbers. - Able to commit to at least a 4-month long internship period. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with social media content (preferably livestreaming). - Ability to manage ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced working environment.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency]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 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