Public Policy Intern (Global Public Policy)- 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

Description du poste:

Team Introduction: The Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team's work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and work streams, including government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and philanthropy. The mission of the Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats to TikTok and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok. Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12 weeks. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship start dates below: - May 11th, 2026 - May 18th, 2026 - May 26th, 2026 - June 8th, 2026 - June 22nd, 2026 We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Responsibilities This internship provides students the opportunity to join one of our Public Policy teams where you will have the opportunity to: - Track relevant legislation at the Federal and State levels; - Monitor legislative hearings relevant to tech policy; - Draft memorandums and documents related to Federal and State legislation and tech-related updates; - Attends tech-related events; - Assist the Public Policy team in reaching policymakers; - And generally working with the Public Policy team to advance the goals of the company

Profil requis du candidat:

Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in public policy, political science or a related tech-policy discipline. - Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026 - Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. Preferred Qualifications - Graduating December 2026 onwards with intention to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship. - Strong sense of responsibility and interpersonal skills, a team player, and enjoys working with others in a collaborative, social environment. 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