Public Policy Manager, US partnerships

y a critical role in advancing our mission by cultivating strong external relationships, representing the company in key forums, and ensuring public policy feedback informs cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary liaison for the US Public Policy team's relationships with third-party organizations, including trade associations, think tanks, advocacy groups, and other nonprofits.
• Educate key external stakeholders about TikTok-how the platform works, its economic, cultural, and social impact, and how it can be effectively leveraged.
• Identify, manage, and deepen partnerships with organizations focused on issues such as civil and human rights, online safety, content moderation, privacy, government relations, and civic engagement.
• Represent TikTok in industry working groups, coalitions, and at relevant conferences and events.
• Develop and produce informational materials for public policy stakeholders.
• Share feedback from external stakeholders with cross-functional teams to help inform product and policy development.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in public policy, government relations, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of tech policy and advocacy ecosystem.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a natural ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Strategic and creative thinker with a proven ability to see the big picture, set goals, and deliver results.
• Sound judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Self-starter who can independently identify priorities and follow through without constant direction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with or for nonprofits, government, or political/advocacy organizations.
• Background in advocacy strategy, persuasion, or coalition-building in complex policy environments.
• Strong enthusiasm for technology and digital platforms, with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new tools and innovations.
• Experience working cross-functionally to develop practical tools or operational solutions.