Responsibilities
The Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team’s work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and philanthropy. The mission of the Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats to TikTok and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business. In this role, you will: - Conduct research and analysis, and devise strategic approach plans for public sector engagement on issues related to TikTok's business domain. - Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments in Japan relevant to TikTok's business, and report findings to internal stakeholders and leadership. - Conduct outreach to policymakers, and stakeholders driving critical policy areas not limited to internet safety for minors, personal data protection, AI governance, intellectual property protection, and platform integrity/consumer protection. - Liaise and negotiate with relevant government ministries and agencies (e.g., Digital Agency, MIC, METI, PPC, Cabinet Secretariat/Cabinet Office) on regulatory matters affecting the platform. - Prepare and submit reports and responses to government bodies on relevant laws, regulations, and policy developments (e.g., IDPA and TFDPA). - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Legal, Comms, Trust & Safety, Product) to shape company positions on regulatory matters and mitigate policy risk. - Work with industrial associations, allies, and NPOs.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s) - Substantial years of experience working in or around public policy areas, and understanding culture and methods to communicate with policymakers. - Experience in regulatory analysis and reporting to government on relevant laws and regulations. - Experience negotiating with government ministries and regulatory bodies, particularly on technology and platform regulation issues. - BA/BS in public policy, politics, law, or other arts and relevant fields - Has logical thinking, excellent communication skills in Japanese, and business-level communication skill in English as this role will require working with both external and internal stakeholders in both languages. - Passionate in pursuing success in growing the company and enjoy working in fast-paced environments. Preferred Qualification(s) - Experience working with relevant technology policy issues in Japan. - Experience working within a government ministry, regulatory agency.
Job Information
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.
