Public Policy Manager, Hate Speech
Apply NowCompany: TikTok
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Responsibilities
About the Team:
The Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team's work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and work-streams, 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.
Responsibilities:
Policy Development & Advocacy:
- Develop and drive the company's positions on hate speech, ensuring alignment with global regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
- Spearhead long-term policy strategies that position the company as an industry leader in combating online hate speech.
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to evolving regulations, proposed legislation, international standards, and regulatory risks, identifying key risk areas related to content moderation and online hate speech policy.
- Advocate for the company's policy stances by engaging with senior policymakers, global regulatory bodies, multilateral organizations, industry groups, and civil society organizations to influence legislative and regulatory frameworks.
- Oversee the development of white papers, policy frameworks, and internal company guidance to ensure consistent positioning and alignment across global markets.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including advocacy groups, government agencies, and industry peers, while serving as a subject matter expert on antisemitism and hate speech in internal and external meetings, including briefings with senior leadership.
- Lead engagement with regulatory bodies and coordinate internal efforts to align policy strategy, support advocacy initiatives, and ensure effective implementation.
Internal Collaboration:
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including legal, trust & safety, communications, and product, to develop and implement hate speech policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving reporting, content moderation, and enforcement strategies.
- Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership on policy priorities, emerging trends, and best practices, while mentoring other team members on public policy frameworks and stakeholder engagement.
Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze hate speech trends, focusing on antisemitic content, and provide data-driven insights to inform policy decisions.
- Deliver regular regulatory reports, conduct risk assessments, and provide strategic recommendations on emerging threats to support executive decision-making.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field (Master's a plus).
- Extensive experience in public policy, government relations, or advocacy, with at least 5 years focusing on hate speech, antisemitism, or related issues.
- Deep understanding of content moderation policies, regulatory frameworks, and the social impact of hate speech and antisemitism in digital and social media.
- Proven experience working with government officials, NGOs, and industry stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with social media or tech platforms on online safety and content moderation.
- Familiarity with international laws and policies on hate speech, antisemitism, and digital rights.
- Background in grassroots advocacy and global stakeholder engagement.
About the Team:
The Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team's work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and work-streams, 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.
Responsibilities:
Policy Development & Advocacy:
- Develop and drive the company's positions on hate speech, ensuring alignment with global regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
- Spearhead long-term policy strategies that position the company as an industry leader in combating online hate speech.
- Monitor, analyze, and respond to evolving regulations, proposed legislation, international standards, and regulatory risks, identifying key risk areas related to content moderation and online hate speech policy.
- Advocate for the company's policy stances by engaging with senior policymakers, global regulatory bodies, multilateral organizations, industry groups, and civil society organizations to influence legislative and regulatory frameworks.
- Oversee the development of white papers, policy frameworks, and internal company guidance to ensure consistent positioning and alignment across global markets.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including advocacy groups, government agencies, and industry peers, while serving as a subject matter expert on antisemitism and hate speech in internal and external meetings, including briefings with senior leadership.
- Lead engagement with regulatory bodies and coordinate internal efforts to align policy strategy, support advocacy initiatives, and ensure effective implementation.
Internal Collaboration:
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including legal, trust & safety, communications, and product, to develop and implement hate speech policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving reporting, content moderation, and enforcement strategies.
- Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership on policy priorities, emerging trends, and best practices, while mentoring other team members on public policy frameworks and stakeholder engagement.
Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze hate speech trends, focusing on antisemitic content, and provide data-driven insights to inform policy decisions.
- Deliver regular regulatory reports, conduct risk assessments, and provide strategic recommendations on emerging threats to support executive decision-making.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field (Master's a plus).
- Extensive experience in public policy, government relations, or advocacy, with at least 5 years focusing on hate speech, antisemitism, or related issues.
- Deep understanding of content moderation policies, regulatory frameworks, and the social impact of hate speech and antisemitism in digital and social media.
- Proven experience working with government officials, NGOs, and industry stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with social media or tech platforms on online safety and content moderation.
- Familiarity with international laws and policies on hate speech, antisemitism, and digital rights.
- Background in grassroots advocacy and global stakeholder engagement.