Head of Video Policy & Regional High Harm - Trust and Safety

Responsibilities

• Lead global policy enforcement strategy for video and photo mode features across all content policy domains, working from misinformation to sexualized behaviors, ensuring consistent and scalable application of policies.
• Oversee regional needs, thoughtfully balancing global standards with regulatory and cultural considerations.
• Manage high-complexity escalations, including crises and complex cases involving media, governments, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Partner with Product, Operations, and Engineering teams to develop and improve human and AI-driven moderation systems, including policy guidance, labeling standards, and evaluation frameworks.
• Define and implement quality frameworks to improve enforcement accuracy, consistency, and operational performance.
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and talent development for a globally distributed, high-performing team.

Requirements

• Experience in Trust & Safety, Public Policy, Law, Academia, Technology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, set strategic direction, and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Deep understanding of content policy, online safety, integrity, and authenticity challenges, as well as the dynamics of social media platforms.
• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex topics for executives, external stakeholders, and broad audiences.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working with product, technical, legal, and operational teams.
• High technical aptitude and ability to navigate complex tools, systems, and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of data science and how it informs policy development and enforcement.
• Experience engaging with external stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators, academics, or civil society organizations.
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• [For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
• The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $189800 - $487200 annually.
• The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
• For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.

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