What are the responsibilities and job description for the Federal Public Policy Manager position at TikTok?
Responsibilities
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
- Cultivate, maintain, and leverage high-level relationships with federal policymakers, legislative bodies, and key opinion leaders to advance TikTok's narrative and policy goals.
- Serve as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, including Legal, Communications, and Product teams, providing expert counsel on public policy matters to shape the development of compliant and community-first products and services.
- Champion policy positions that protect the TikTok user community and drive commercial success, utilizing advanced negotiation skills to influence external stakeholders and build consensus on complex issues.
- Proactively identify, monitor, and analyze emerging policy trends and legislative proposals to forecast potential business risks and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies.
- Distill complex policy issues into authoritative briefing papers, consultation responses, and compelling internal narratives that articulate the company's position to leadership and external officials.
- Architect and execute robust engagement strategies to address critical issues facing TikTok, ensuring alignment between business needs and the creator community’s interests.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Affairs, Government, Public Affairs, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5 years of experience in Public Policy, Government Relations, or Legislative Affairs, with a specific focus on technology policy
- Deep experience working within the legislative ecosystem, including Capitol Hill, Federal Agencies, or a White House Administration
- Ability to independently draft authoritative briefing papers and distill complex issues into compelling narratives for leadership
- Proven track record of influencing cross-functional outcomes and navigating relationships in a matrixed environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct legislative drafting experience
About TikTok
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 we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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 Accommodation
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://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $ 159000 - $ 288000 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.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
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
- Cultivate, maintain, and leverage high-level relationships with federal policymakers, legislative bodies, and key opinion leaders to advance TikTok's narrative and policy goals.
- Serve as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, including Legal, Communications, and Product teams, providing expert counsel on public policy matters to shape the development of compliant and community-first products and services.
- Champion policy positions that protect the TikTok user community and drive commercial success, utilizing advanced negotiation skills to influence external stakeholders and build consensus on complex issues.
- Proactively identify, monitor, and analyze emerging policy trends and legislative proposals to forecast potential business risks and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies.
- Distill complex policy issues into authoritative briefing papers, consultation responses, and compelling internal narratives that articulate the company's position to leadership and external officials.
- Architect and execute robust engagement strategies to address critical issues facing TikTok, ensuring alignment between business needs and the creator community’s interests.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Affairs, Government, Public Affairs, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5 years of experience in Public Policy, Government Relations, or Legislative Affairs, with a specific focus on technology policy
- Deep experience working within the legislative ecosystem, including Capitol Hill, Federal Agencies, or a White House Administration
- Ability to independently draft authoritative briefing papers and distill complex issues into compelling narratives for leadership
- Proven track record of influencing cross-functional outcomes and navigating relationships in a matrixed environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct legislative drafting experience
About TikTok
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 we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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 Accommodation
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://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $ 159000 - $ 288000 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.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
Salary : $159,000 - $288,000