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TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

Child Safety Operations Specialist - Trust and Safety

Risk & ComplianceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience in an investigative or Trust and Safety analytical role working on online abuse or a similar field.
  • Knowledge of child safety policies and/or legislation.
  • Experience reviewing or being exposed to sensitive content, and a deep understanding of removal workflow calibrations and escalation management.
  • Ability to analyze information to assess threats and risks and solve problems.
  • Ability to make important decisions independently, multitask, and respond quickly to changing situations in complex environments without compromising quality.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to adapt communication styles for different stakeholders, including cross-functional teams and law enforcement partners.
  • Ability to work in a high-tempo environment and adapt and respond to day-to-day challenges.
  • Ability and willingness to work with sensitive and potentially disturbing content.
  • Availability to work a regular Wednesday–Sunday schedule, including full weekend coverage and public holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate risk, threats, and user safety in time-critical escalations.
  • Support quality and tooling enhancements across operational workflows to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability of child safety reporting.
  • Conduct deep-dive analysis and root cause analyses, and provide written and verbal updates to cross-functional and law enforcement leadership to support timely resolution of on- and off-platform risks.
  • Work across stakeholders and apply knowledge of the Trust and Safety ecosystem, including moderation pipelines, enforcement mechanisms, and case management processes.
  • Develop and support testing and implementation of enforcement mechanisms for scaled operations.
  • Review user escalations involving vulnerable community members.
  • Review and assess inbound escalations from law enforcement and other teams.
  • Make timely decisions by analyzing factors such as imminence of danger, sensitivities, and graphic content, and coordinate with internal and external partners, including law enforcement, to help ensure user safety.
  • Create and streamline business and operational processes, develop documentation and process diagrams, and improve operational efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working in Trust and Safety.
  • Experience with social media, investigative and analytical tools, and online research.
  • Strong understanding of models, large language models, generative artificial intelligence, and related architectures, with hands-on experience in model labeling and performance optimization.
  • Strong documentation skills for reporting findings, vulnerabilities, and enhancement recommendations.
  • Resilience and commitment to self-care to manage the emotional demands of the role.

About the Company

TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

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.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$740K
Headquarters
Santa Monica, CA
Founded
2016

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