Head of Southern Europe - Public Policy

Responsibilities

The Government Relations and Public Policy team covers a wide range of responsibilities: government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships. The mission of the team is to earn trust and prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats to TikTok.

We are looking for a passionate, ambitious and strategic public policy leader to lead our Southern Europe team:

• Continue to build and further advance strong engagement and relationships with local governments, NGOs, academia, think tanks and other key stakeholders/or partners across the region to support the growth of TikTok.
• Help TikTok think and act locally: provide guidance to internal teams to help TikTok put users first; advise on public policy matters emerging in the market to ensure strategic and actionable plans are in line with respective governments' regulations and policy frameworks, putting TikTok's users first;
• Shape public policy discussions on key issues affecting the tech industry, advocating for policies that support innovation, competition, and responsible technology use;
• Lead the development and growth of the public policy team, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting individual team members' professional development;
• Work cross-functionally with legal, brand, communications, and product teams to ensure alignment between policy goals and business objectives;
• Be an external advocate for TikTok’s Mission, values and principles

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience managing public policy and/or government relations and advocacy work, preferably in the tech industry
• Strong understanding of the political system, environment and institutions, as well as cultural landscape, across the region
• Established network with policy makers and opinion leaders across the region
• Very strong understanding of public policy issues around child safety, privacy, and other tech policy issues
• A good and experienced people manager, capable of developing and growing a talented team

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with cross functional teams.

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.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】 Italy Compensation Description (Annual) - TikTok
The initial gross annual salary for this position in the selected city is EUR 144000, paid pursuant to and inclusive of any relevant provisions of law and the National Collective Labour Agreement for employees of the Commercial Sector negotiated by Confcommercio.
Compensation may vary 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.
In line with our company philosophy and commitment to equal treatment, our Total Rewards package is designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and employee wellbeing. The benefits offered are competitive within the local market, aligned with statutory requirements and best practices, and may vary depending on the nature of employment. Learn more about our benefits at
These benefits are extended to all employees in a fair and transparent manner, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefit programmes at any time, with or without notice.