Moderation Operations Lead
Role Overview
Lead the operational success of TikTok Shop moderation in the US.
Ensure moderation decisions meet safety standards and USDS compliance protocols.
Support a safe, compliant, and trustworthy e-commerce marketplace.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Overview
Lead the operational success of TikTok Shop moderation in the US.
Ensure moderation decisions meet safety standards and USDS compliance protocols.
Support a safe, compliant, and trustworthy e-commerce marketplace.
Responsibilities
- Run human-based moderation operations across efficiency, accuracy, and cost.
- Manage moderation enforcement for product listings, creators, and content.
- Manage internal teams and remote BPO vendors against performance targets.
- Use operational data to improve governance policies and moderator tools.
- Build AI-based solutions for moderator training, coaching, and upskilling.
- Plan staffing and contingencies for seasonal and peak demand.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years in BPO vendor management.
- At least 2 years leading teams in a high-growth technology environment.
- Experience managing mid- to large-scale operational or technical teams.
- Understanding of AI concepts and applying them in daily operations.
- Ability to generate insights from data and conduct root cause analysis.
- Leadership ability in ambiguous, matrix environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in Moderation, Trust & Safety, or Risk Operations.
- Experience in highly regulated or audited environments.
- Knowledge of US e-commerce marketplaces, seller fraud, and consumer protection.
- Track record implementing automated workflows or LLM agents.
- Ability to build operational mechanisms in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Compensation
- Base salary range is $111,467 to $206,172 annually in the selected city.
- Role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.
- Employees receive paid holidays, sick days, and paid personal time, subject to applicable terms.
Workplace
- The company is shifting to a fully in-person schedule of up to 5 days per week.
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