Creator Advocacy Associate

About the Team

The TikTok USDS Joint Venture Public Policy Campaigns and Advocacy team works to bring to life the individual stories and experiences of TikTok creators and small businesses for lawmakers and key opinion leaders across the United States. Working closely with the broader TikTok USDS JV Public Policy team, we manage a diverse nationwide network of passionate creator advocates who are eager to share how TikTok fosters community, positivity, and economic opportunity for creators.

About the Role

We are seeking a politically-savvy, relationship-driven individual to join the TikTok USDS JV Public Policy Campaigns and Advocacy team. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for a diverse set of creator advocates involved in our public policy efforts. You’ll help build and maintain relationships with creators and small business across the public policy spectrum. You'll also manage cross-functional efforts to connect those creators with federal, state, and local lawmakers and key opinion leaders at meetings, conferences, events, and other engagements to demonstrate TikTok's positive economic and societal impact. Additionally, you'll be leading training sessions for lawmakers and staff to teach how to use to TikTok to stay connected with constituents.

Key Responsibilities

• Creator Relationship Management: Serve as the main liaison for a portfolio of creators engaged in TikTok’s Public Policy Creator Advocacy Program. You’ll identify, onboard, and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with these creator partners.
• Lawmaker and Staff Trainings: Lead training sessions with lawmakers and staff on how to establish a presence on TikTok and how to effectively leverage the platform for constituent outreach.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with TikTok USDS JV Public Policy team to identify opportunities for creator advocates to highlight the platform’s positive impact in communities nationwide. This includes integrating them into events and policy engagements and ensuring their stories are effectively shared.
• Event and Engagement Lead: Act as the primary point of contact for creator advocates at key events and engagements, ensuring they feel supported and that their participation aligns with our advocacy goals. When necessary, you will also lead the event planning process, including venue selection and run of show planning.
• Research Support: The Public Policy Campaigns and Advocacy team is also responsible for leading research projects and developing data points to demonstrate TikTok's positive impact in the public policy space. This role will assist in the execution of that work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working in political campaigns, public policy-focused digital communications, and/or government relations.
• Qualified candidates will have a working understanding of the current political environment, state and federal legislative processes, and the creator economy.
• Will also have effective communications skills and a demonstrated ability to identify and amplify individuals and stories that resonate with elected officials and key opinion leaders.
• Experience working with content creators is preferred but not required.
• Must have a working understanding of the content creation process on TikTok, including working experience with TikTok's content creation features and tools.
• This position requires frequent travel around the U.S.