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Policy Manager, LIVE SME Team Lead, EMEA - Trust & Safety

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Policy Manager, LIVE SME Team Lead, EMEA - Trust & Safety

Dublin, Ireland

Responsibilities

The Trust & Safety Policy team develops and reviews our community policies to promote a positive and safe environment for all of our users and content creators to enjoy and express themselves. As a policy manager on our Trust & Safety team, you will have the opportunity to work with teams of product managers, data scientists, user researchers, operations, legal, and various relevant stakeholders to craft policies for product features and deliver major safety product changes. This position will focus on the LIVE content ecosystem, with an emphasis on high-risk and sensitive content areas such as but not limited to misinformation, bullying, harassment, self-harm, and regulated goods. As Team Lead of the LIVE SME team, you will provide strategic direction, support team development, and ensure consistent, high-quality policy interpretation and enforcement for the unique challenges of LIVE. You'll serve as a key partner in scaling enforcement strategies, enabling moderation teams, and enhancing transparency and trust in the LIVE experience.

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What will I be doing?
- Lead and manage the LIVE Subject Matter Expert (SME) team, setting strategic direction and ensuring high-quality policy output
- Develop and maintain enforcement guidance for LIVE content areas
- Provide policy interpretation and subject matter expertise on complex or borderline cases
- Align LIVE policy with moderation infrastructure and tools to ensure operable enforcement
- Design workflows and enforcement strategies for high-risk issues and repeat circumvention
- Support the creation of LIVE-specific materials and training sessions for enforcement and operations teams
- Support content audits, case labeling, and RCA deep-dives to improve enforcement quality and consistency
- Provide expert guidance and support during high-risk escalations
- Support creator education and platform transparency efforts to promote understanding of LIVE policy

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in policy, trust & safety, risk, or related fields
- 2+ years people management experience, with a track record of developing team talent
- Experience working with global, cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Proven ability to analyze complex issues, write policy, and translate them into operational guidance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for executive audiences and/or external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working on or with LIVE streaming products or content moderation systems
- Deep understanding of global policy issues such as misinformation, election integrity, youth safety, or regulated goods
- Experience in policy implementation or enforcement at a technology platform
- Strong project management skills and comfort navigating ambiguity in rapidly evolving policy areas

Client-provided location(s): Dublin, Ireland
Job ID: TikTok-7498381566412261639
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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