Category Management Intern - Project Intern (Lemon8) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
ByteDance
Responsibilities
Team Introduction Lemon8 is a lifestyle information community where users can post image and video contents. Lemon8 offers practical and attractive content from a wide variety of genres such as beauty, fashion, gourmet, travel, and living. Users can find a free, diverse, and life-size lifestyle that matches their interests, or a life longing that is one step ahead of them. 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. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period. In addition, working from the Tokyo office for 28 hours per week is required. Applicants are kindly requested to submit their resume in English. Responsibilities - Demonstrate strong content sense with a solid understanding of categories such as beauty, wellness, relationships, lifestyle, finance, and fortune-telling, and drive initiatives to improve content quality. - Independently plan and execute campaigns aimed at increasing user engagement, including boosting posts and comments. - Leverage knowledge of the creator industry to support creator scouting and development. - Handle day-to-day operations such as resource management and content monitoring.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and Chinese. Fluency in written and spoken Chinese is mandatory for managing stakeholders in Chinese-speaking markets. - Strong awareness of content trends in Japan and familiarity with major social media platforms. - Excellent learning ability and communication skills, with flexibility, multitasking capability, and a strong sense of ownership. - High attention to detail and the ability to consistently deliver high-quality output. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with content creation using design tools such as Canva is preferred. - Prior experience or internship in the media industry is preferred. - Proven experience successfully managing social media accounts is a plus.
Job Information
About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, 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. 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
ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.