Global Regional Policy Leader | Crisis & Strategy

TikTok; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 487,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Global Head of Regional Policy to lead a globally distributed policy team and serve as the main policy voice during crises. You will shape regional strategy while coordinating with Public Policy, Product, and Operations to ensure alignment with global safety standards.

You will drive multi-year direction and make high-stakes decisions that translate policy intent into effective enforcement, balancing regulatory and cultural considerations across regions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Trust & Safety, Public Policy, Law, Academia, Tech, or related field in a global environment.
• 5+ years of people management leading diverse, globally distributed teams.
• Deep understanding of content policy, online safety, integrity, authenticity on social platforms.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear narratives for executives and stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration with product, legal, and operational teams.
• High technical fluency with data-informed policy development and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a globally distributed team of Policy Leads and Managers.
• Serve as principal policy voice during crises and escalations with media, governments, and regulators.
• Balance regional policy needs with global safety standards and regulatory considerations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve moderation policies and enforcement outcomes.
• Set multi-year direction for regional policy while guiding day-to-day enforcement decisions.

Skills

Global team leadership

Crisis management

Policy strategy

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree (JD, MPP, MBA)

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Global Head of Regional Policy to lead a globally distributed policy team and serve as the main policy voice during crises. You will shape regional strategy while coordinating with Public Policy, Product, and Operations to ensure alignment with global safety standards.

You will drive multi-year direction and make high-stakes decisions that translate policy intent into effective enforcement, balancing regulatory and cultural considerations across regions.