Senior Public Policy Manager - Japan

Responsibilities

About the Team
The Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team's 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 prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats to TikTok and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business.

In this role, you will:
- Conduct research and analysis, and devise strategic approach plans for public sector engagement on issues related to TikTok's business domain.
- Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments in Japan relevant to TikTok's business, and report findings to internal stakeholders and leadership.
- Conduct outreach to policymakers, and stakeholders driving critical policy areas not limiting to internet safety for minors, personal data protection, . AI governance, intellectual property protection, and platform integrity/consumer protection.
- Liaise and negotiate with relevant government ministries and agencies (e.g., Digital Agency, MIC, METI, PPC, Cabinet Secretariat/Cabinet Office) on regulatory matters affecting the platform.
- Prepare and submit reports and responses to government bodies on relevant laws, regulations, and policy developments (e.g., IDPA and TFDPA).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Legal, Comms, Trust & Safety, Product) to shape company positions on regulatory matters and mitigate policy risk.
- Work with industrial associations, allies, and NPOs.