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Head of Government Relations and Public Policy, France

AT TikTok
TikTok

Head of Government Relations and Public Policy, France

Paris, France

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.

Responsibilities
We are looking for a passionate, ambitious and strategic public policy leader to lead our French team:
- Continue to build and further advance strong engagement and relationships with local governments, NGOs, academia, think tanks and other key stakeholders/or partners in France to support the growth of TikTok.

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- 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 French political system, environment and institutions, as well as cultural landscape
- Established network with policy makers and opinion leaders across the country
- 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.

Client-provided location(s): Paris, France
Job ID: TikTok-7468378846775200008
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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