Responsibilities
The mission of TikTok's Global Security Organization is to build and earn trust by reducing risk and securing our businesses and products. Also known as "GSO", this team is the foundation of our efforts to keep TikTok safe, secure, and operating at scale for over 1 billion people around the world. We work to ensure that the TikTok platform is safe and secure, that our users' experience and their data remains safe from external or internal threats, and that we comply with global regulations wherever TikTok operates. Trust is one of TikTok's biggest initiatives, and security is integral to our success. In whatever ways users interact with us — whether they're watching videos on their For You page, interacting with a Live video, or buying products on TikTok Shop — GSO protects their data and privacy, so they can have a secure and trustworthy experience. The Global Security Organization is hiring an Influence Operations Analyst to join the Threat Management, Incident Response, and Investigations pillar working on proactive detection and intelligence production related to covert influence operations on the platform. - You will use your leadership skills and investigative and adversarial mindset to help us prevent, identify, detect, and mitigate influence operation (IO) networks and inauthentic engagement on TikTok and flag emerging areas of risk for cross functional teams - You will author, disseminate and brief stakeholders on emerging trends, manage incidents, lead a team of IO analysts, and perform social network analysis at scale to discover, identify, and mitigate the most harmful threats targeting the platform - Lead the synchronized assessment of threat actors' non-kinetic capabilities to wage IO, fuel propaganda and psychological operations, and disseminate disinformation to shape public opinion for sociopolitical and socioeconomic events and topics - Conduct regular large scale data analysis and intelligence collection utilizing OSINT tradecraft - Contribute to the broader CIO workflow across teams working on intelligence, investigation, and policy
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Experience leading analysts in the production of intelligence related to influence operations, disinformation, and online manipulation - Experience briefing stakeholders on relevant risks posed by emerging trends, themes, and narratives related to potential influence operation activity - Experience conducting Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) for the purpose of counter disinformation or counter influence operations requirements - Experience utilizing OSINT tools for social media listening and network analysis Preferred Qualifications - Experience in long-form investigations or research related to influence operations or disinformation - Proficiency in a regional language (i.e. Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese) to conduct multi-lingual analysis in the Rest of World region
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is 106920 - 176400 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to 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, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
