Head of Youth Safety & Well‑being Policy (Trust & Safety)

About the role

Join TikTok’s Trust & Safety team as the Head of Youth Safety & Well‑being Policy. You will shape global policy strategy to protect young users from harmful content and exploitation, working at the intersection of policy, product, and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Own the worldwide policy strategy for youth safety, covering CSAM, age‑inappropriate content, and psychological harm.
• Develop clear, enforceable policy positions aligned with international child‑protection frameworks and legal obligations.
• Guide product‑specific safety features such as account defaults, recommendations, parental controls, and interaction designs.
• Represent TikTok publicly on youth safety, speaking at conferences, media events, and external forums with child‑protection groups.
• Partner with Policy Enforcement, Operations, and Product teams to improve human and AI‑driven moderation systems.

Required profile

• 5+ years in Trust & Safety, child‑protection policy, public policy, law, prevention science, social work, or a related field with a focus on youth safety.
• Proven leadership experience, strategic thinking, and ability to deliver high‑quality outputs in a fast‑paced global environment.
• Deep knowledge of online harms affecting youth, including CSAM and developmental risks.
• Familiarity with international child‑protection laws, UNCRC, and mandatory reporting obligations (e.g., NCMEC).
• Excellent communication skills for senior executives, external stakeholders, and broad audiences.

Required skills

• High technical aptitude for navigating complex tools, systems, and emerging technologies related to child‑safety detection and enforcement.