Product Manager Intern (PGC) - 2027 Summer

TikTok’s Product team drives the development of TikTok’s international video business and builds industry-leading products across LIVE, Local Services, User Growth, user and author products, search, business analysis, and other core scenarios. The team also maintains service architecture and foundational technology to ensure high-quality, efficient, and secure global operations. Interns will contribute to these efforts while gaining hands-on experience, exploring career paths, and participating in learning programs and development workshops.

Responsibilities

• Plan, initiate, and manage information technology projects for mobile and web-based products and platforms.
• Lead the ideation, technical development, and launch of innovative tools, platforms, and products.
• Drive product development with world-class engineers and designers while maintaining team health.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product vision, requirements, and key milestones.
• Integrate usability studies, research, and market analysis into product requirements to enhance user satisfaction and engineer productivity.
• Define and analyze metrics to measure product success and track key performance indicators.
• Maximize efficiency in a dynamic environment where creative solutions are essential.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Able to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2027.
• Foundational understanding of product management or design through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Experience analyzing data sets in academic or professional settings, with the ability to derive insights and make data-informed recommendations.
• Experience gathering and translating requirements through group projects or internships.
• Basic technical proficiency with analytical tools, methodologies, and design principles.
• Strong communication skills demonstrated through presentations, group projects, or internships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Experience identifying opportunities and driving product vision, strategies, and roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.
• Experience managing a full product lifecycle, integrating customer feedback, and executing pre/post-launch activities.
• Enthusiasm and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments where creative problem-solving is the norm.

Pay

The hourly rate for this internship position is $33.25.

Benefits

• Day-one access to health insurance, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 hours if hired in the second half).
• Eligibility for housing allowance (for non-remote interns).

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy. Headquartered in Los Angeles and Singapore, TikTok has offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

We foster an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and celebrates the communities we serve. Our culture encourages curiosity, humility, and impact-driven innovation, with every challenge seen as an opportunity to learn and grow together.