Market Head of Public Policy

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 Global Public Policy & Government Affairs teams' work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and philanthropy. The mission of the Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team is to develop and advocate for solutions for pressing high technology issues and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business. This is a full-time position based in Singapore.
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Responsibilities
- Lead TikTok's public policy strategy and government relations engagement.
- Build strategy and advise the company on public policy matters to ensure the success of the team's goals in the market and provide strategic guidance to internal teams.
- Represent TikTok with officials, government agencies and ministries engaged in policy making on issues of importance to our company and the people who use the service.
- Proactively identify and address emerging and significant policy issues, as well as regulatory developments in the region, that could present risks with implications for the company and its products.
- Represent TikTok at high tech industry gatherings, trade associations and coalition meetings.
- Work closely with cross-functional corporate and product teams on the development and integration of key public policy projects.
- Maintain and develop a strong network of third-party public interest groups, industry associations and academics engaged in technology policy issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Extensive experience within public policy / government relations.
- Understanding of laws and regulations under which people who use TikTok in a specific market are subject to, is a must.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills: the individual will need to work with other departments, including but not limited to policy / legal / communications, to define needs, alignment and path for collaboration.
- Excellent communication skills in English and business proficiency in Mandarin are required, as this role will be working closely with stakeholders whose usual business languages are English and Mandarin.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Deep experience working across multiple functions, influencing, and collaborating with others to successfully implement programs and initiatives; history of successful cross-functional team and leadership collaboration.
- Outstanding judgment, persuasive and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, and often uncertain environment.
- Deep understanding of the key public policy issues that impact TikTok, including but not limited to, online privacy, safety and security, intellectual property, content policy.
- Strong network of experts, academics and NGOs; able to help direct TikTok regarding new trends and research in the area of technology.
- Strong research and analysis abilities: the individual will need to take complex situations and effectively communicate their implications for the company, as well as defend priorities for the public policy function.
- Discipline, strong sense of responsibility and self-drive.
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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.
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