TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, aiming to inspire creativity and bring joy. They are seeking a Product Strategy Project Intern to engage in impactful short-term projects, providing real-world experience and practical skills in a fast-paced environment.
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Preferred
Benefits
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.
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
