Government Relations & Public Policy Manager
TikTok
Government Relations & Public Policy Manager
TikTok
Short-form video platform with ads
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 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. We are looking for a creative, organised, and outward-facing professional to join our team in Finland. Responsibilities - Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with Finnish government, Parliament, ministries, agencies and other key stakeholders to represent TikTok’s mission, values and long-term commitment to Finland. - Monitor and analyse Finnish legislative, regulatory and political developments relevant to TikTok, including digital regulation, data security, privacy, child safety, cybersecurity, energy policy and foreign investment screening. - Develop and articulate TikTok’s public policy positions through briefing papers, consultation responses, stakeholder materials and internal strategy documents. - Serve as the primary public policy lead for TikTok’s data centre presence in Finland, working closely with infrastructure, legal, communications and sustainability teams. - Design and execute a government and community engagement strategy linked to TikTok’s data centre operations, including engagement with national, regional and municipal stakeholders. - Represent TikTok in industry associations, policy forums, roundtables and public events in Finland. - Identify opportunities to position TikTok as a responsible, innovative and long-term partner in Finland’s digital and green transition. - Provide strategic advice to internal teams on regulatory risk, reputational considerations and policy developments impacting products and infrastructure.
Minimum Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in public policy, government relations, regulatory affairs or a related field. - Deep understanding of the Finnish political system, legislative process and institutional landscape. - Strong existing network with policymakers, advisers and opinion leaders in Finland. - Demonstrated knowledge of digital and technology policy, including data protection, cybersecurity, online safety and platform regulation. - Experience engaging on infrastructure, energy, critical infrastructure or data centre issues is highly desirable. - Ability to operate in a dynamic and fast-moving environment and to deliver measurable impact. - High proficiency both written and verbal in Finnish and English to effectively collaborate with global stakeholders.
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 is a short-form mobile video platform that lets people create, discover, and share quick videos. Users upload vertical clips, edit them with built-in tools, and browse a personalized feed powered by an algorithm that highlights relevant content. Advertisers can use in-feed ads, branded hashtags, and the Business Center to plan and measure campaigns, making it easy for brands to reach a global audience. Its goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy by helping people express themselves and by connecting brands with a wide audience.
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