Business Development Project Intern (TikTok LIVE) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Responsibilities This internship is fully focused on agency partnership recruitment operations and lead conversion. You will be on the front line of growing the MENA non-mature agency partnership pipeline — cold calling prospects, converting leads, delivering presentations, running webinars, and keeping the recruitment engine running with clean data and strong team support. If you are driven, communicative, and thrive in a fast-paced sales and operations environment, this is the role for you. Team Description The MENA Non-Mature TCN Growth Engine is responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and incubating new Talent Content Networks across the region. The recruitment team drives top-of-funnel lead generation, agency qualification, and structured onboarding to build a healthy pipeline of high-quality TCNs ready for growth and graduation. Key Responsibilities • Cold Calling & Outreach • Execute high-volume daily outreach via cold calls, WhatsApp, and email to generate and qualify new TCN leads • Maintain a consistent daily outreach volume targeting 70–100 touchpoints per day • Proactively identify and approach potential TCN candidates across assigned channels including paid ads, open onboarding, and referrals • Follow up persistently with prospects through the funnel until conversion or disqualification • Lead Onboarding & Conversion • Guide qualified leads through the full onboarding journey from initial contact to successful TCN registration • Process 2–3 qualified application submissions per day consistently • Apply lead qualification criteria to assess prospect quality and prioritize high-value candidates for conversion • Support AMs in closing leads and ensuring a smooth transition into the onboarding stage • Presentations & Webinars • Deliver structured recruitment presentations to prospective TCN candidates individually and in group settings • Co-facilitate or independently run 1 online recruitment webinar or on-ground workshop per week • Prepare and update pitch decks, onboarding materials, and presentation assets as needed • Represent the team professionally in all candidate-facing interactions • CRM Management & Data Integrity • Maintain accurate and fully up-to-date records across all recruitment trackers and CRM tools on a daily basis • Log all outreach activity, lead status, application progress, and conversion outcomes with zero recurring gaps • Flag pipeline bottlenecks, duplicate entries, and data inconsistencies to the team lead proactively • Generate weekly CRM reports covering outreach volume, lead status, and conversion progress • Team Support & Coordination • Support AMs with day-to-day recruitment tasks, lead follow-ups, and pipeline management • Coordinate with the onboarding team to ensure smooth handoff of newly converted TCNs • Assist the Recruitment & Onboarding Lead with ad-hoc projects, reporting, and process improvement initiatives • Contribute actively to team meetings with pipeline updates and performance insights 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. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field • Full-time availability (4–6 months), starting June 2026 in Dubai • Strong interest in the creator economy, live streaming, and talent development • Fluent in Arabic and English • Confident communicator with strong cold calling and presentation skills • Detail-oriented and organized with solid Excel and CRM data management skills • Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable managing high outreach volumes consistently Preferred Qualifications • Prior experience in recruitment, sales, business development, or talent acquisition • Familiarity with CRM tools and pipeline management workflows • Experience delivering presentations or facilitating webinars in a professional setting • Knowledge of MENA creator culture, live streaming trends, and the agency ecosystem • Experience with AI tools for outreach automation or lead qualification is a strong plus • Previous internship in a fast-paced tech, media, or creator economy environment Job Information 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. Show more Show less