Strategy Operations Intern Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities
Team Introduction: The Publisher Partnerships team is responsible for growing and supporting TikTok's News Publisher ecosystem. We work with leading news and media organizations to drive high-quality content supply, strengthen partner relationships, and support product adoption across the platform. Our work sits at the intersection of partner management, content strategy, and operations, helping publishers build scalable and sustainable strategies on TikTok. 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 experience in a fast-paced, dynamic industry. You will contribute to impactful projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build core skills in partnerships, operations, and partner strategy. Responsibilities: - Support publisher onboarding and assist with day-to-day partner needs - Help coordinate meetings with internal teams and external publisher partners (scheduling, agendas, and follow-ups) - Assist in preparing meeting materials, including notes and summaries - Help track and flag feedback impacting publishers - Assist in gathering and organizing partner feedback from internal teams - Conduct industry and competitive research to help identify trends and best practices - Help organize insights and contribute to internal summaries or recommendations - Support improvements to Publisher Partnerships workflows (e.g., onboarding, partner support, and tracking) by identifying inefficiencies and assisting in implementing more efficient ways of working What You'll Gain: - Hands-on experience working with major news and media publishers - Exposure to how a global platform supports partner growth and content ecosystems - Practical skills in operations and partnerships - Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Content, Product, Operations, and Strategy teams
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Media, Communications, or a related field - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills - Interest in parterships, operations, program management, or digital media - Structured thinker who can identify gaps and propose practical solutions - Interest in news, media, or content platforms 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
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
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