Product Manager Project Intern (Ads Interface and Platform) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Summary

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Product Manager Project Intern for their Ads interface and Platform team. The intern will assist in designing and optimizing advertising products, developing an understanding of advertiser optimization habits, and managing the product lifecycle in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project lead in designing and optimizing advertising products, including new product design, experience optimization, data analysis, etc., with a focus on enhancing advertiser experience on the platform
• Develop an understanding of advertiser optimization habits and advertising delivery mechanisms; analyze key factors that impact campaign performance; identify opportunities to improve budget efficiency and campaign effectiveness through data analysis and user research
• Help manage the product lifecycle, collaborating with global cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of all phases—including product design, development, go-to-market (GTM), and requirements gathering—to improve system efficiency and customer experience

Skills

• Currently in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields
• Academic background in computer science or related fields
• Strong logical thinking and data analysis skills, with the ability to break down, analyze, and solve complex problems
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and execution skills; self-motivated and responsible, able to drive projects independently with reliability and simplicity
• Able to intern for 3 months or longer
• Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2026
• Technical experience or project work preferred
• Candidates available to work 5 days a week are preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields
• Academic background in computer science or related fields
• Strong logical thinking and data analysis skills, with the ability to break down, analyze, and solve complex problems
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and execution skills; self-motivated and responsible, able to drive projects independently with reliability and simplicity
• Able to intern for 3 months or longer
• Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2026

Nice to Haves

• Technical experience or project work preferred
• Candidates available to work 5 days a week are preferred

Benefits

• Day one access to health insurance
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing benefits
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year)
• Housing allowance