About the role#
The Publisher Partnerships team manages and grows the news publisher ecosystem on TikTok. You will assist the team in supporting media organizations, strengthening partner relationships, and driving content strategy. This internship provides hands-on experience in operations and partner management within a global platform.
What you'll do#
- Support publisher onboarding and handle daily partner needs.
- Coordinate meetings between internal teams and external partners, including scheduling, agendas, and follow-ups.
- Prepare meeting materials, notes, and summaries.
- Track and flag feedback that impacts publishers.
- Gather and organize partner feedback from internal teams.
- Conduct research on industry trends and competitive practices to inform recommendations.
- Identify workflow inefficiencies and help implement better ways of working for onboarding and partner support.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Media Studies, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- A structured approach to identifying gaps and proposing solutions.
- Genuine interest in partnerships, operations, program management, or digital media.
- Interest in news, media, and content platforms.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $23.75 per hour.
- Status: Rolling applications.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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