Public Policy Manager, Global Institution and Forum Engagement

Responsibilities

Introduction
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.

About the team
The Global Public Policy team’s work spans a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy, product, and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and philanthropy. The mission of the Global Public Policy team is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business.

Responsibilities
1. Develop and execute a strategic engagement plan with international organizations such as the United Nations, World Economic Forum, OECD, and others, to position TikTok as a key partner in addressing global challenges and advancing digital policy discussions.
2. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within these organizations, including senior leadership, policy experts, and program managers, to identify partnership opportunities and drive collaboration.
3. Represent TikTok at major global conferences and events organized by international organisations, advocating for TikTok's policies and initiatives, and leveraging these platforms to raise awareness of TikTok’s contributions to the global community.
4. Collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams, including Public Policy, Trust & Safety, Communications, CSR, Legal, and Product, to align engagement efforts with TikTok’s broader strategic objectives.
5. Stay abreast of emerging policy trends and developments at the international level, providing insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders on potential implications for TikTok’s business and operations.
6. Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and presentations for senior executives to support their participation in high-level engagements and events with international organizations and forums.
7. Track and measure the impact of engagement activities, including monitoring key metrics and outcomes, and regularly report on progress to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Substantial experience in global public policy, government relations, international affairs, or a related field, with a focus on engaging with international organizations and multilateral institutions. Prior experience collaborating closely with international organizations or multilateral institutions on significant initiatives is highly desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Law, or a related field.
- Proven track record of successfully building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders in the public sector, international organizations, or multinational corporations, within a multi-stakeholder setting.
- Strong understanding of global policy issues related to technology, digital governance, privacy, and content regulation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex policy issues clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute comprehensive engagement plans that support business objectives.
- Strong aptitude for cross-functional collaboration, with a proven ability to foster consensus and cultivate relationships within the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability.

Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Law, or a related field.
- Experience working with international partners across different time zones and cultures.

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.

Job Information:

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $150400 - $266000 annually.​

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.​

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees: ​

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care. ​

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability. ​

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.​