PR Data Science Project Intern (TikTok Platform Responsibility) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities TikTok's Data Scientist team is a critical component of the platform's success, responsible for leveraging data to enhance user experience, optimize content delivery, and drive business decisions. As a leading social media app known for its short-form video content, TikTok relies heavily on data science to stay ahead in a competitive market. 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. Join our Data Science team to support content safety for a global platform. As an intern, you will work on real-world Trust & Safety problems and learn how data analysis informs responsible platform decisions at scale. Support data analysis related to content violations, user feedback, and account risk Assist in maintaining core metrics, dashboards, and basic monitoring, and help with preliminary issue investigation Participate in experiment analysis (e.g., A/B testing) and policy or strategy evaluation under guidance Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify risk patterns and potential optimization opportunities Develop automated solutions to accelerate insight generation and improve analysis efficiency Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field. Strong Python programming skills, with experience in data analysis or modeling Currently pursuing a Master’s degree or in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree Able to commit at least 3 days per week, Minimum commitment of 3 months; 6 months preferred By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com Job Information 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.