Live Safety Operations Project Intern (TikTok-Platform Responsibility) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

Team Introduction:

The Platform Responsibility team is bringing disruptive innovation to content safety through the deep application of AI. We are building next-generation infrastructure that leverages advanced LLMs to reshape risk detection and governance. By engineering high-quality data pipelines and integrating AI into core decision-making, we drive exponential efficiency gains and precision. Working at the intersection of scalable engineering and technology, we empower global business growth while serving as the foundation of user trust.

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with live streaming, engineering, content review, and risk control teams to define live safety operation requirements and ensure stable and compliant live broadcast services.
• Conduct user and content safety analysis, monitor live room risks, and identify hidden dangers and improvement opportunities for live safety operations.
• Assist in formulating and updating live safety operation processes and rules, and participate in the implementation and iteration of operation plans.
• Track and analyze live safety operation data and key indicators, summarize operation effects, and provide data-based optimization suggestions.
• Assist in monitoring industry live safety policies, platform rules, and competitor practices to support the optimization of live safety operation strategies.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master degree in Business, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Able to commit to a 12-week full-time internship with 4 days on-site during Spring 2026.
• Strong logical thinking, risk awareness, and problem-solving skills; able to identify live safety risks and propose targeted solutions.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and teamwork skills; able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve live safety issues.
• Passion for live streaming, content ecosystem, and platform trust & safety; understanding of live content governance and safety norms.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, responsible, and able to independently follow through and complete safety operation tasks.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to continue working on-site during Summer 2026.
• Previous internship or project experience in content safety, live streaming operations, trust & safety, or community governance.
• Familiar with live streaming platforms and creator communities, especially TikTok LIVE safety and operation scenarios.
• Basic data analysis skills (e.g., SQL) to analyze live safety data and support risk decision-making.
• Able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and respond to real-time live safety and governance challenges.
• Strong learning ability and sense of responsibility; able to handle pressure and prioritize tasks efficiently.
  
  

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Hourly)

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $25- $25.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.
  
  

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request