TikTok · 3 hours ago
Product Strategies & Operations Associate (Mandarin) - TikTok Search & Trending Operations
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $151K/yr
2+ years expTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. The Product Strategies & Operations Associate will lead core strategies for TikTok's Search & Trending ecosystem, focusing on search growth and user engagement, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities.
Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo
Responsibilities
Lead core strategies and operations for TikTok’s Search & Trending ecosystem, focusing on search growth, content expansion, and user engagement
Design and execute vertical campaigns (e.g., sports, entertainment, music, and tech), optimizing event content strategy and product solutions to drive in-app engagement
Leverage data insights to identify opportunities for trend amplification and experience improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, R&D, Content, and Marketing teams to enhance product capabilities and user value
Partner closely with global stakeholders across time zones to launch innovative, localized trend experiences
Maintain awareness of sensitive or high-risk content areas (e.g., misinformation, violence, or explicit materials) to ensure the integrity of the platform
Comfortable working in a global environment, with flexibility to collaborate across different time zones and regions when needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Data, Communications, or other content/culture-related majors
2+ years of relevant experience in content or product operations, with a solid understanding of trending operations workflows and methodologies
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner with diverse business stakeholders, including not but limited to Design, Product & Content Operations, Data Science, and R&D teams — to drive global scale alignment and business results
Excellent data analysis capabilities; able to identify problems, uncover opportunities, and translate insights into actionable operational strategies
Proven ability to plan and execute projects independently, demonstrating strong problem-solving, resource integration, and data-driven decision-making skills
Business-level proficiency in both written and spoken Mandarin is required, as the role involves communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders. Fluency in Professional English is also required, as it is the primary working language
Preferred
Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and global teams across different business units under fast-paced working environment
A team-oriented, goal-driven mindset; adaptable to fast-changing environments and open to new challenges
Familiarity with search engines and major social media platforms such as TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
10 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick days per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)
Company
TikTok
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
N Ali Mohamed
CEO
Blake Chandlee
VP Global Business Solutions
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