Short Drama Localization Project Intern (TikTok-PGC-Short Drama) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Description du poste:

About the Team: The Short Drama Team is dedicated to curating, producing, and localizing high-quality short dramas for TikTok. - Lead copyright partnership initiatives for overseas short dramas to expand the pipeline of targeted content supply. - Apply solid understanding of short drama content; leverage a sharp eye for identifying hit content, provide strategic guidance on imported content quality, and drive growth in both overall content volume and the number of premium short drama titles. - Screen and manage key copyright holders on an ongoing basis. Independently handle end-to-end copyright negotiations, contract execution and content launch processes to secure favorable copyright terms and maximize partnership value. - Acquire exclusive premiere rights to new short drama titles and support the overseas distribution of top-performing domestic short dramas, with the goal to boost the coverage of hit content offerings. - Monitor overseas short drama rankings on a regular basis to maintain the market-leading edge of TikTok's overseas short drama portfolio in the market. - Continuously refine partnership and management workflows throughout the collaboration lifecycle; proactively identify potential partnership risks, develop viable solutions and drive their effective implementation. 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. Responsibilities: 1. Script Translation (Chinese → English) - Translate Chinese short-form drama scripts into natural, fluent English tailored to overseas audiences' reading and viewing habits - Avoid literal or machine-like translations; accurately convey character dynamics, emotional intensity, and dramatic tension - Proficiently use AI-assisted translation tools, identify and fix AI errors, and ensure complete and accurate restoration of all story information and plot points from the original script 2. Script Repair & Formatting - During the translation process, perform basic script repair and optimization, including formatting and structure Familiarity with standard Hollywood screenplay format (or willingness to learn quickly) - Able to identify and clearly flag logic gaps, awkward expressions, emotional discontinuities, or unclear motivations, so the script can be translated smoothly and effectively

Profil requis du candidat:

Minimum Qualification(s): - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Film and Television Production, Broadcasting and Hosting, Media Communication, Journalism, or related majors. - Overseas education background; English used as a primary language. English proficiency: IELTS 7.0+, with strong reading comprehension as a key requirement - Academic background in Film, Screenwriting, Theatre, Media, or related fields Film school background strongly preferred. Experience with English writing or scriptwriting (coursework, short films, stage plays, scripts, fiction, etc. - professional credit not required) - Genuine interest in short-form drama; actively watches short dramas and follows overseas short-form content trends - Highly sensitive to language; able to work patiently and meticulously with long texts and multiple revision rounds. - Basic understanding of story structure and pacing, with the ability to judge whether a scene flows, 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