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Ecosystem Governance Strategy & Operations Intern [TikTok-Product-Content Ecosystem] - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

San Jose, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking an Ecosystem Governance Strategy & Operations Intern for the summer of 2026. The role involves analyzing content risks, enhancing content understanding through AI techniques, and establishing governance evaluation frameworks.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for the governance of TikTok short videos or comment ecosystem, with a deep understanding of content, business data, and user needs, and the establishment of a governance evaluation framework

Analyze and identify new, complex, and high-impact content risks faced by the platform through a combination of qualitative analysis and data-driven methods, turning ambiguous signals into clear problem statements and measurable goals

Explore and apply large language models (LLMs) and other AI techniques to enhance content understanding and risk identification, and translate model insights into scalable governance strategies and operational workflows

Qualification

AI/large model experienceSQL proficiencyContent analysisData analysisLogical thinkingCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsDocumentation skillsSelf-motivatedResults-oriented

Required

Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree

Fast learner who is self-motivated and results-oriented

Strong logical thinking, with a passion for exploring the root causes of problems and solving them systematically

Strong content comprehension ability, excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills

Preferred

AI/large model project/internship experience, experience with content products for both consumers and creators, and a strong interest in and frequent use of overseas content products

Data Skill: Proficiency in SQL and report generation

Ability of content analysis and data analysis

Good sense and understanding of ecosystem and content

Responsible and tenacious, can turn ambiguous problems into clear solutions; long-term value oriented

Create Basic Reports and Visualizations: Develop simple reports and visualizations to present analysis findings and trends, with guidance from experienced team members. Ensure information is clear and supports team decision-making

Benefits

Day one access to health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year)

Housing allowance

Company

TikTok

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TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

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