Scaled Enforcement Lead - TikTok LIVE Ecosystem

TikTok; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok LIVE Ecosystem team in Los Angeles, CA seeks a senior leader to guide policy enforcement, moderation operations, and quality assurance for the livestream ecosystem. You will own critical metrics and drive data-driven initiatives across cross-functional partners including Product, Policy, and Data Science.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in relevant fields, 3+ years leading teams, and strong communication to align stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in content safety, quality, moderation, monetization, or related domains.
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience working on UGC and/or PGC products, with a strong understanding of content ecosystems.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive alignment across complex cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable strategy and drive data-informed execution.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across different levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to drive policy implementation, enforcement optimization, moderation operations, and quality assurance
• Own and drive high-impact initiatives to improve content quality and monetization integrity across the ecosystem
• Own core enforcement and quality metrics, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven strategies
• Translate data insights into clear strategies and actionable team priorities
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Product, Ops, Policy, Data Science, etc.) to drive alignment and ensure successful delivery of initiatives
• Navigate competing priorities and constraints across stakeholders to make informed decisions and drive outcomes
• Drive clear and effective communication across teams and leadership to ensure alignment and transparency

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Excellent communication

Content safety

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team

The TikTok LIVE Ecosystem team's mission is to create a sustainable livestream ecosystem. We strive to ensure our users and creators a high quality experience on the platform. This role will be based in Los Angeles, CA.

The responsibilities are:

• Lead and develop a team to drive policy implementation, enforcement optimization, moderation operations, and quality assurance
• Own and drive high-impact initiatives to improve content quality and monetization integrity across the ecosystem
• Own core enforcement and quality metrics, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven strategies
• Translate data insights into clear strategies and actionable team priorities
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Product, Ops, Policy, Data Science, etc.) to drive alignment and ensure successful delivery of initiatives
• Navigate competing priorities and constraints across stakeholders to make informed decisions and drive outcomes
• Drive clear and effective communication across teams and leadership to ensure alignment and transparency

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in content safety, quality, moderation, monetization, or related domains
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Experience working on UGC and/or PGC products, with a strong understanding of content ecosystems
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive alignment across complex cross-functional environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable strategy and drive data-informed execution
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across different levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-paced environments, with strong judgment and prioritization skills
• Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, and/or other data analysis/visualization tools
• Experience in bilingual environment is a plus

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)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $151050 - $258400 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on 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:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

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