Script Planning & Evaluation Manager (Short Drama) - TikTok

Los Angeles, California, US Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 29, 2026 Last posted March 29, 2026
Job description

Description

About the Team:
The Short Drama Team is a dynamic and forward-thinking team under TikTok, we are dedicated to curating, producing, and localizing high-quality short dramas that resonate with diverse global audiences. Our core mission is to bridge cultural gaps through engaging storytelling, bringing authentic and entertaining short drama content to TikTok users worldwide while empowering creators and driving the growth of the short drama ecosystem on the platform.

- Take charge of the introduction, evaluation and planning of original short drama scripts, and be accountable for the overall script output volume.
- Source high-quality scripts suitable for overseas markets through multiple channels, establish connections with and maintain a pool of top-tier screenwriter resources.
- Refine the script grading standards and pricing mechanism, optimize the processes of script production, contracting and settlement, so as to improve the quality of imported scripts and the efficiency of investment and output.
- Analyze the consumption preferences of short drama audiences, conduct localization adaptation of scripts, and comprehensively enhance the adaptability of drama content.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification(s):
- Bachelor’s degree or above; with relevant experience in content operation or scriptwriting
- Excellent internal collaboration and external communication skills; English proficiency sufficient for professional work.
- Familiar with the trends of hit short dramas, equipped with the ability to dissect content, and possess in-depth understanding and insight into the overseas short drama industry and market demands.

Preferred Qualification(s):
- Demonstrate strong actor service awareness; candidates with familiarity in short drama content or short drama actor management will be given priority.
- Candidates with overseas short drama experience will be preferred.

About this role

Summary

Manage script evaluation, localization, and market analysis for short dramas.

Job title

Script Planning & Evaluation Manager (Short Drama) - TikTok

Experience level

relevant experience

Industry

entertainment

Location requirements

Los Angeles, remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

content operationscriptwritingEnglish proficiencymarket analysis

Preferred skills

actor managementshort drama experienceoverseas market knowledge

Specializations

scriptwritingcontent operationlocalizationmarket analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Remote City