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Tik Tok

Policy Specialist, Search

• USDS

3+ months ago• Washington, DC
Viewed on February 1, 2026
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About Us

Tik Tok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

• Size: 5001-10000 employees
• Industry: Entertainment & Gaming, Social Media, Technology

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Responsibilities:

The USDS Policy Implementation team takes the established rules (Community Guidelines) and makes sure they are applied effectively and accurately in practice. This role will focus on Discoverability. You will need to cultivate a deep understanding of the platform and how users leverage discoverability features including search related products and hashtags. The role will ensure discoverability policies are implemented effectively for US users, focusing on the integrity of search results and suggestions. You will work closely with a variety of internal partners in policy, product, data science and legal to ensure that Tik Tok is able to detect, triage, and prevent search related incidents. This position will be full-time based in Washington DC.

This role may be exposed to harmful content as part of their core day-to-day functions, as well as in project work; in response to escalation requests; or by chance.

Some content viewed my violate our community guidelines which include but are not limited to bullying; hate speech; child abuse; sexual assault; torture; bestiality; self-harm; suicide; and murder.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance for all high-priority, US search-related escalations, ensuring decisions follow existing policy rules.
• Act as the US market expert for search policy, advising stakeholders on rules around discoverability.
• Partner with the Global Policy team to translate operational needs and US-specific data into requirements for new policy drafts. (Note: This role does not write the policies; it informs them).
• Guide Search Operations and Product teams on policy enforcement to directly help improve model recall and the effectiveness of safety systems.
• Monitor emerging US social media trends and slang to anticipate violations and recommend proactive policy and system updates.
• Work with global teams to align on goals and milestones for effective search policy implementation.
• Analyze all new search product launches in the US market to assess policy risk, require enforcement, and ensure accurate localization.
• Use data on discoverability to develop and deliver comprehensive, ongoing training for moderators on search policy changes and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in Trust & Safety, content policy, or brand safety with a direct focus on policy enforcement and risk mitigation for Search, Discoverability, or algorithmic ranking features

• Experience with trust and safety models, scalable policy recall solutions, technical acumen, and actionable policies that reduce issues stemming from policy complexity

• Demonstrated systematic thought process regarding policy and thorough operational experience

• Background in operational excellence with a proven ability to structure policy and process-oriented milestones

• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, identify trade-offs, and make decisions in high-pressure situations

• Deep knowledge in how policy develops in new media, technology, entertainment, or related fields

• Proven ability to develop sound research methodologies and collect, synthesize, analyze, and interpret data

• Preferred Qualifications

• Background in linguistics

• Experience managing complex research projects in a start-up, and forming new teams in established companies

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and understanding of data access tools, and intermediate proficiency in SQL

• Your ability to work in a high tempo environment, adapt, respond to day-to-day challenges of the role.

• Your resilience and commitment to self-care to manage the emotional demands of the role.

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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA
• Life Insurance
• Fitness Subsidies
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• On-Site Gym
• Mental Health Benefits
• Virtual Fitness Classes

Parental Benefits

• Fertility Benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Family Support Resources

Work Flexibility

• Flexible Work Hours
• Hybrid Work Opportunities

Office Life and Perks

• Casual Dress
• Snacks
• Pet-friendly Office
• Happy Hours
• Some Meals Provided
• Company Outings
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Holiday Events

Vacation and Time Off

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Personal/Sick Days
• Leave of Absence

Financial and Retirement

• 401(K) With Company Matching
• Performance Bonus
• Company Equity

Professional Development

• Promote From Within
• Access to Online Courses
• Leadership Training Program
• Associate or Rotational Training Program
• Mentor Program

Diversity and Inclusion

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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