Head of Youth Safety & Well-being Policy - Trust and Safety

TikTok
New York
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Government Affairs & Public PolicySkills: ["Leadership","Strategic thinking","Cross-functional collaboration","Stakeholder communication","Complex synthesis"]

Lead TikTok’s Youth Safety & Well-being Policy team, owning the global policy strategy across CSAM, age-inappropriate content, and psychological/developmental harm. Develop clear, enforceable youth-safety policy positions aligned with international child protection frameworks and legal obligations. Partner with product and operations to translate policy into youth-focused product safeguards and work with Policy Enforcement, Operations, and Product to improve human and AI-driven moderation systems.

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Head of Youth Safety & Well-being Policy - Trust and Safety

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Job Summary

Lead TikTok’s Youth Safety & Well-being Policy team, owning the global policy strategy across CSAM, age-inappropriate content, and psychological/developmental harm. Develop clear, enforceable youth-safety policy positions aligned with international child protection frameworks and legal obligations. Partner with product and operations to translate policy into youth-focused product safeguards and work with Policy Enforcement, Operations, and Product to improve human and AI-driven moderation systems.
Location: New York
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the global policy strategy for Youth Safety & Well-being, including CSAM, age-inappropriate content, and psychological and developmental harm.
  • •Develop youth-safety policy positions ensuring TikTok standards are clear, enforceable, and aligned with international child protection frameworks and legal obligations.
  • •Support youth-specific approaches to feature and product policy, including account defaults, recommendations, parental controls, and interaction features.
  • •Serve as a senior public-facing voice on youth safety policy through conferences, media, and external forums with child protection organizations and researchers.
  • •Partner with Policy Enforcement, Operations, and Product to develop and improve human and AI-driven moderation systems.

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of experience in Trust & Safety, Child Protection Policy, Public Policy, Law, Prevention Science, Social Work, or related work focused on child/adolescent safety.
  • •Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, set strategic direction, and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced global environment.
  • •Deep understanding of the harm landscape affecting youth online, including CSAM, harmful content, and developmental risks for this age group.
  • •Familiarity with international child protection laws and child rights frameworks (e.g., UNCRC), including mandatory reporting obligations such as NCMEC.
  • •Strong cross-functional collaboration experience working with product, technical, legal, and operational teams.
Skills:LeadershipStrategic thinkingCross-functional collaborationStakeholder communicationComplex synthesis

Company Brief

TikTok
Short-form video platform that lets users create, share, and discover entertainment content through algorithmic recommendations. It also offers advertising and creator tools for brands, influencers, and businesses.
Industry: Digital Media
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
Founded: 2016
WebsiteLinkedIn