Product Manager Graduate (TikTok LIVE - Platform Trust And Ecosystem) - 2027 Start

TikTok Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok LIVE is seeking a Product Manager for the LIVE Ecosystem Governance team to help design governance tools, optimize ecosystem strategies, and drive cross-functional collaboration that enhances livestreaming safety and quality.

This role offers opportunities to work with R&D, operations, Algo, and Data teams, analyze trends, and roll out governance features while engaging internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, CS, or related field.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving; able to interpret data.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; collaborate across teams.
• Passion for livestreaming, governance, and trust & safety in digital platforms.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize LIVE ecosystem governance tools and strategies.
• Develop user education to promote positive engagement and prevent violations.
• Analyze livestreaming trends and user behavior to identify risks and improvements.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, Algo, and Data teams to drive governance initiatives.
• Support feature rollouts and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Livestreaming

Ownership

SQL basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

Responsibilities

Team Introduction:

TikTok LIVE is a fast-growing platform that enables real-time interactive content experiences, connecting creators and audiences worldwide. Our mission is to create a safe, engaging, and high-quality livestreaming ecosystem that fosters creativity and community building.

The LIVE Ecosystem Governance team plays a crucial role in ensuring platform integrity by designing product strategies, moderation mechanisms, and governance solutions to support sustainable growth. As a Product Manager, you will help develop governance tools, optimize ecosystem strategies, and drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance livestreaming experiences.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.

• Product Development & Optimization: Assist in designing and improving LIVE ecosystem governance tools and strategies to enhance content quality and platform safety. Develop user education strategies to promote positive engagement and prevent violations in the livestreaming community.
• Ecosystem Analysis & Insights: Analyze livestreaming trends, governance challenges, and user behavior to identify risks and improvement opportunities. Leverage data-driven insights to refine governance strategies and optimize moderation processes.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, operations, Algo, and Data teams to enhance governance efficiency and drive product iterations. Support internal prioritization and resource allocation to ensure smooth execution of governance initiatives.
• Feature Rollout & Stakeholder Communication: Assist in the launch of new governance features and policies, ensuring clear communication with internal teams and external stakeholders. Monitor and respond to user feedback, continuously refining governance tools to improve livestreaming safety and user experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate across teams and manage diverse stakeholder needs.
• Passion for livestreaming, content/community governance, and trust & safety in digital platforms.
• A self-motivated and detail-oriented approach, with a strong sense of ownership in driving projects forward.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Internship or project experience in product management, content governance, or trust & safety fields.
• Familiarity with livestreaming platforms (or content platforms) and TikTok LIVE’s creator community.
• Basic data analysis skills (SQL) to support decision-making.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and tackle real-time governance challenges.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $122574 - $223200 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.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.

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