Security Program Management Intern (Security Advocacy and Culture) - 2025 Summer (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

The Security Advocacy and Culture team champions security by enabling trust, communicating an understanding of our practices, and empowering our users both internally and externally. This team works to foster transparency, trust, and collaboration, building a resilient security posture that empowers our global organization, business partners, and community to thrive securely. The team also works to educate employees about cybersecurity risks, best practices, policies and procedures, and more.

We're looking for talented, driven and creative interns to join our team for an internship in 2025. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into 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. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship start dates below:
Monday, May 12
Monday, May 19
Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26)
Monday, June 9
Monday, June 23

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).

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 early.

Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain project plans and roadmaps in accordance with organizational priorities; define delivery methodologies and drive project execution.
- Manage various collaboration tools, content inventories and reporting dashboards to ensure accurate and timely status updates on project execution.
- Assist in creating engaging and informative security awareness materials (TikTok videos, presentations, infographics, written communications, etc.).
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex security concepts into easily understandable content for a non-technical audience.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices to help inform the development of relevant security awareness content and overall team processes strategy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- 2025 Undergraduate/Master degree in Cyber or Information Security, Information Technology, Communications, Marketing or related field.
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2025.
- Have a basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts and principles.
- Have a creative mindset with the ability to present information in an engaging and easily digestible format.
- Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about promoting security awareness and educating others about cybersecurity best practices.
- Experience operating autonomously and leading across multiple teams, with stakeholders in different disciplines across time zones.
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and thought leadership.
- Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications
- Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.
- Graphic design and/or video editing skills a plus.
- Experience with content creation tools (e.g., CapCut, TikTok, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, PowerPoint, graphic design and video editing software) is a plus.
- Experience working for a company with a with a global footprint.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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 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://shorturl.at/cdpT2