Content Ecosystem Policy Intern – Content Policy

Job Description

Policy Operation Intern | TikTok

The Tone:
This is an internship at TikTok, with potential for various office locations as indicated by global presence. TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, dedicated to inspiring creativity and bringing joy through its global and diverse teams. This Policy Operation Intern role within the Content Ecosystem team is crucial for ensuring the health and prosperity of content users and creators, ultimately improving daily active users in the long term. Interns at TikTok gain industry exposure and hands-on experience, utilizing their knowledge in real-world scenarios while participating in social events and development workshops that foster personal and professional growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (12 weeks)
• Location: In-person, specific city to be selected (e.g., Los Angeles)
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Team: TikTok’s Content Ecosystem team, responsible for the health and prosperity of content users and creators, cooperating closely with the RD team.
• Mission: To ensure the rationality and enforceability of content policies and optimize the content ecosystem for user and creator well-being.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Policy Formulation: Lead the sorting and formulation of the framework and details for content policy review, ensuring policies are rational and enforceable.
• Ecosystem Balancing: Balance the relationship between product brands, business development, and user experience within the content ecosystem.
• Policy Deep Dive: Deeply analyze existing policies, provide optimization suggestions, and identify root issues for systemic solutions.
• Data-Driven Improvements: Monitor and review key business data indicators, collecting feedback from collaborative departments to provide suggestions for system and policy enhancements based on summarized issues and cases.
• Training & Implementation: Support trainers in effectively educating the content reviewer team on platform policies, then follow up on training effectiveness to lead further optimizations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, demonstrating strong logical thinking and a dedication to systematically identifying and solving root causes of problems. Requires a high sensitivity to content and cultural dynamics, coupled with a good understanding of internet industry trends and regulatory landscapes.
• Experience: Ability to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026.
• Skills: Fast learning ability, self-motivation, results orientation, strong logical reasoning, and a keen understanding of internet industry trends and regulatory landscapes.
• Bonus: Prior internship experience in tech policy, public affairs, or related fields.