Responsibilities
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:
- 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
- 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
Qualifications
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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75- $23.75.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
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
