Head of Public Policy, Korea

About ByteDance Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. About The Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team’s work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and philanthropy. The mission of the Global Public Policy & Government Affairs 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. The Public Policy Team for South Korea is responsible for managing overall policy issues, navigating regulatory landscapes, and addressing crisis management challenges. This role reports directly to Regional Head of Global Public Policy - NEA. About the team The candidate must possess substantial experience in policy assessment and risk management combined with strong and proven leadership and organizational skills. Demonstrated interest in, or experience working within, a similar tech company is highly desirable. The ideal candidate should be a highly flexible problem-solver with strong communication skills enabling them to effectively collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. They must also demonstrate the ability to work independently and with agility in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities - Support in overseeing strategic relationships with local governments, NGOs, academia, think tanks and other stakeholders in S. Korean region to facilitate the growth of Bytedance/TikTok; - Helping to shape strategic and actionable plans in line with respective regulations and policy frameworks; - Support in actively identifying emerging and significant policy issues across different markets and engaging with stakeholders and experts on issues of importance; - Support local teams to mitigate operational risks; monitoring political and social events in the region - Working with policymakers, think tanks, private sector partners and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on issues of technology-relevant public policy concerns; - Being an external advocate for TikTok's policy positions, and working to help local communities understand TikTok better.

Minimum Qualifications - Significant years of experience demonstrated experience managing public policy and/or government relations, advocacy work and government/private sector partnerships. - Deep understanding of key regional public policy issues with the potential to impact different business lines and the ability to guide the relevant teams on key opportunities and risks. General understanding of laws and regulations in S. Korea. - Strong leadership and communication skills, the individual will need to work with other cross-function departments including, but not limited to policy/legal/communications/products teams with a proven track record of successfully leading impactful cross-functional collaborations. - Outstanding judgment, persuasion and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and often evolving environment. Discipline, strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation. - Ability to work independently with exemplary time and task management skills - Previous experience in roles requiring frequent travel and adaptability to different cultural and professional environments. - Demonstrated ability to remain productive and maintain high performance while travelling. Preferred Qualifications - Excellent skill in Korean, and business level communication skill in English is required as this role will be working with local and global stakeholders - Advanced degree in Political Science, International Affairs, Government, Public Affairs, related field, or equivalent practical experience. - Previous political experience. - Previous experience working at a global company handling public policy --- ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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. --- #LI-Hybrid