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TikTok

Intellectual Property Operations Specialist - Trust and Safety - Austin

Austin, TX

Responsibilities

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, 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.

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About the Team:
Our Trust & Safety team's commitment is to keep our online community safe. We have invested heavily in human and machine-based moderation to remove harmful content quickly and often before it reaches our general community.

The IP Ops Specialist role is part of the Global IP Ops team within Trust and Safety. The team covers all contact with our community and rights-holders with regard to intellectual property (IP) removal requests. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast paced and global, operational setting.

Responsibilities
- Process high volumes of IP removal requests efficiently and accurately;
- Handle internal impersonation, Trademark, and Copyright queries and escalations in an efficient manner;
- Review account statuses and make recommendations under the policy;
- As opportunities arise and when resources are adequate, collaborate cross-functionally with a variety of global stakeholders to participate in projects aimed at improving processes and tools that allow the team to work more efficiently.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrable experience in an IP support, IP consulting role or a similar operations setting for a minimum of 1 year, and/or a relevant (Bachelor or Master) degree in technology, policy, or law / IP law with a good understanding of basic IP concepts;
- Proficient with technology and tool usage;
- Strong communicator with strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Fast learner with an appetite for continuous learning;
- Flexible and comfortable in a very fast paced environment, willing to adjust to team's needs as needed;
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized;
- Available for regular, scheduled weekend shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Any second language skills would be highly appreciated. The position will have global coverage, so some expertise with different languages will be considered as a plus.

Trust & Safety recognizes that keeping our platform safe for TikTok communities is no ordinary job which can be both rewarding and psychologically demanding and emotionally taxing for some. This is why we are sharing the potential hazards, risks and implications in this unique line of work from the start, so our candidates are well informed before joining.We are committed to the wellbeing of all our employees and promise to provide comprehensive and evidence-based programs, to promote and support physical and mental wellbeing throughout each employee's journey with us. We believe that wellbeing is a relationship and that everyone has a part to play, so we work in collaboration and consultation with our employees and across our functions in order to ensure a truly person-centred, innovative and integrated approach.

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

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA
Job ID: TikTok-7356766235302365467
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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