Threat Disruption Analyst – Trust & Safety – New York

Job Category: IT and Technology
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA
Company Name: TikTok

Company Overview

TikTok’s the top spot for short videos, designed to spark creativity. The teams behind it? Just as imaginative and fast-paced as the platform itself. With a flat structure, you’ll have big opportunities to shape a booming global company and grow your career. We’re a global team with offices around the world, and we’re just getting started.

About the Role:

Join TikTok’s Integrity & Authenticity team within Trust & Safety to proactively identify and disrupt misinformation and deceptive behavior, safeguarding millions of users. You’ll use data analysis to uncover emerging threats and shape prevention strategies in a dynamic global environment. Be aware that this role may involve exposure to harmful content.

Why TikTok?

Be part of a company that fuels creativity and joy globally. At TikTok, you’ll find a flat structure with real opportunities to make an impact, working alongside a diverse and passionate team. We embrace challenges, encourage innovation, and prioritize the well-being of our employees.

Responsibilities:

  • Proactively hunt for and analyze undetected abuse using data and intelligence.
  • Research and understand how threats manifest on the platform.
  • Identify emerging global trends and threats, considering cultural and political contexts.
  • Develop and consult on effective strategies to prevent abuse at scale.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Political Science, Social Science, or a quantitative field with analytical experience.
  • Demonstrable experience analyzing misinformation or relevant postgraduate research.
  • Understanding of global events and social media’s impact.
  • Proficiency in SQL and/or Python for data analysis.

Bonus Points:

  • Familiarity with Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).
  • Regional expertise in TikTok’s key markets.
  • Experience with network analysis software.
  • Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese (for the LATAM market role).

Well-being & Inclusion:

TikTok is dedicated to creating an inclusive and safe workplace. We offer comprehensive well-being programs to support our employees in this unique and potentially demanding field.

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