Project Intern – Product Governance

Job Description

AI Product Manager Project Intern (TikTok LIVE-Ecosystem Governance) – 2026 Start (BS/MS) | TikTok

The Tone:
This is an internship at TikTok, located in Los Angeles, CA. TikTok is a leading global platform for short-form mobile video, dedicated to inspiring creativity and bringing joy to its users. This role contributes to the LIVE Ecosystem Governance team, which is vital for maintaining platform integrity and fostering a safe, engaging, and high-quality livestreaming environment worldwide.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $35 hourly
• Team: LIVE Ecosystem Governance team
• Mission: Ensure platform integrity and foster a safe, engaging, high-quality livestreaming ecosystem through governance strategies and tools.
• Tech Stack: SQL

What You’ll Actually Do
• Product Development: Design and improve LIVE ecosystem governance tools and strategies to enhance content quality and platform safety.
• Ecosystem Analysis: Analyze livestreaming trends, governance challenges, and user behavior to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with R&D, operations, Algo, and Data teams to enhance governance efficiency and drive product iterations.
• Feature Rollout: Launch new governance features and policies, communicating clearly with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student pursuing an Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Business, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Ability to commit to a minimum 3-month internship period, working 12 weeks with 4 days onsite during Spring 2026.
• Skills: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to interpret data and generate actionable insights; excellent communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration; a self-motivated and detail-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership for projects.
• Bonus: Ability to continue working onsite during Summer 2026; project experience in product management, content governance, or trust & safety; familiarity with livestreaming or content platforms, including TikTok LIVE’s creator community; basic data analysis skills (SQL).