Content Compliance Investigator

TikTok USDS Joint Venture; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,705 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is seeking a Safety Compliance Specialist to review user-generated content under a legal and regulatory lens, ensuring alignment with U.S. local, state, and federal requirements.

The role sits within the Safety Regulatory Compliance Operations team of Trust and Safety and involves fast, high-volume review work in a high-stakes environment. On-site in Washington, DC, you will collaborate with Legal, Policy and Public Relations to interpret safety guidelines, document

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Communications, or a related field.
• Analytical Rigor: a detective mindset with the ability to parse nuance between guidelines and statutory requirements.
• Communication: exceptional writing skills to defend complex decisions professionally and clearly.
• Speed & Precision: ability to work in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
• Tech Literacy: familiarity with social media ecosystems and how digital content is moderated.
• Ability to handle sensitive data in accordance with USDS JV security protocols and data sovereignty requirements.

Responsibilities

• Content Compliance Review: Execute high-volume, high-accuracy reviews of user-generated content to determine compliance with specific U.S. legal mandates and safety standards.
• Policy Implementation: Interpret and apply internal safety guidelines and external legislative requirements to real‑world content scenarios.
• Regulatory Documentation: Draft clear, concise, and legally sound responses/justifications for compliance actions taken, suitable for internal audits or regulatory inquiries.
• Legislative Monitoring: Maintain a working knowledge of emerging social media legislation to anticipate shifts in review criteria.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Legal, Policy, and Public Relations teams to provide analytical feedback on the ground-truth impact of current safety policies.

Skills

Analytical Rigor

Communication

Speed & Precision

Tech Literacy

Ability to handle sensitive data

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Communications, or related field

Job description

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is seeking a Safety Compliance Specialist to review user-generated content under a legal and regulatory lens, ensuring alignment with U.S. local, state, and federal requirements.

The role sits within the Safety Regulatory Compliance Operations team of Trust and Safety and involves fast, high-volume review work in a high-stakes environment. On-site in Washington, DC, you will collaborate with Legal, Policy and Public Relations to interpret safety guidelines, document