Safety Compliance Specialist - USDS

Summary: TikTok USDS Joint Venture is dedicated to the safety and security of users on its platform. The Safety Compliance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring content adheres to U.S. legal standards, reviewing user-generated content for compliance, and collaborating with various teams to implement safety policies. 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 Required 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) Required Skills: Content Compliance Review, Regulatory Compliance, Legal, Regulatory Knowledge - U.S. Local, State, Federal Laws, Policy Implementation, Regulatory Documentation, Legislative Monitoring, Social Media Ecosystems, Data Security Protocols, Content Moderation, Paralegal Experience, Regulated Environment Experience, Analytical Rigor, Speed & Precision Benefits: 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, 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year, 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)