Public Policy Manager, US partnerships

TikTok

4.5

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Washington, DC

Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Employee well-being is supported via hybrid work, short-term counseling through our EAP and a premium subscription to Headspace.
  • We embrace diversity across all dimensions and provide employees with 9 employee resource groups globally, including our WOMEN ERG.
  • Comprehensive parental leave policy as well as fertility treatment through healthcare providers with a $20,000 lifetime maximum.
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    Position summary

    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.

    Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Employee well-being is supported via hybrid work, short-term counseling through our EAP and a premium subscription to Headspace.
  • We embrace diversity across all dimensions and provide employees with 9 employee resource groups globally, including our WOMEN ERG.
  • Comprehensive parental leave policy as well as fertility treatment through healthcare providers with a $20,000 lifetime maximum.