Trust & Safety Compliance Specialist (DC)

TikTok USDS Joint Venture; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is seeking a meticulous Content Compliance Reviewer to assess user content against U.S. legal mandates and safety standards. You will interpret internal guidelines, draft compliant justifications, and monitor evolving legislation impacting review criteria.

Collaborating with Legal, Policy, and Public Relations, you will help ensure compliance decisions are transparent, well-reasoned, and auditable in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field as listed.
• Ability to parse nuance between guidelines and statutes.
• Excellent writing to defend decisions in a professional, structured manner.
• Ability to work fast in a high-volume environment without sacrificing accuracy.
• Familiarity with social media ecosystems and how content is moderated.
• Ability to handle sensitive data per USDS JV security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Content Compliance Review: high-volume, high-accuracy reviews for U.S. mandates and safety standards.
• Policy Implementation: apply internal guidelines to real-world content scenarios.
• Regulatory Documentation: draft clear, legally sound responses for audits or inquiries.
• Legislative Monitoring: stay informed on emerging social media legislation affecting review criteria.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with Legal, Policy, and Public Relations for feedback on safety policies.

Skills

Analytical rigor

Communication

Speed and precision

Tech literacy

Data sensitivity

Education

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

Job description

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 (state-level data privacy acts, and child safety laws) 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: 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 in content and identify the intersection between community guidelines and statutory requirements.
• Communication: Exceptional writing skills with the ability to defend complex decisions in a professional, structured manner.
• Speed & Precision: Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment where quick decision-making is essential without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
• Tech Literacy: Familiarity with social media ecosystems and a deep understanding of how digital content spreads and is moderated.
• Ability to handle sensitive data in accordance with USDS JV security protocols and data sovereignty requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in content moderation, paralegal work, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience working within a highly regulated environment (e.g., Government, FinTech, or Healthcare).

Trust & Safety

Content that this role interacts with includes images, video, and text related to every-day life, but it can also include (but is not limited to) bullying; hate speech; child safety; depictions of harm to self and others, and harm to animals. Hence, it is possible that this role will be exposed to harmful content on a daily basis.

TikTok recognises that keeping our platform safe for the TikTok communities is no ordinary job which can be both rewarding and psychologically demanding and emotionally taxing for some. This is why we are sharing the potential hazards, risks and implications in this unique line of work from the start, so our candidates are well informed before joining.

We are committed to the wellbeing of all our employees and promise to provide comprehensive and evidence-based programs, to promote and support physical and mental wellbeing throughout each employee's journey with us. We believe that wellbeing is a relationship and that everyone has a part to play, so we work in collaboration and consultation with our employees and across our functions in order to ensure a truly person-centred, innovative and integrated approach.

About USDS

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.

On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility - especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.

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.

USDS Reasonable Accommodation

USDS 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/USDS-RA

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Hourly) - Washington, DC
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $ 31.06- $ 46.15.
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.