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Director of Partnerships roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this title must certify a prevailing wage through DOL and demonstrate the role meets specialty occupation standards, which makes targeting companies with active LCA filing history essential.
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We are seeking an Outreach and Partnerships Manager to own a portfolio of high-impact external partnerships across responsible AI, youth safety and digital well-being, and platform safety. This role combines strategic stakeholder engagement with disciplined program operations. You will shape partnership strategy, translate external expertise into clear recommendations for USDS leaders, and manage the contracting, payment, compliance, and governance processes required to execute partnerships responsibly. This is an individual contributor role. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of independence and sound judgment. They will lead complex work across Legal, Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Policy, Product, Engineering, and Operations; identify risks before they become blockers; and establish repeatable processes that improve the quality, speed, and accountability of the team's work.
Key Responsibilities
- Partnership strategy and portfolio ownership: Develop and manage a portfolio of partnerships aligned with USDS Trust & Safety priorities. Set objectives, define partner roles and deliverables, sequence work against business needs, and recommend where the team should invest, expand, or conclude engagements.
- Responsible AI and emerging technology governance: Engage AI researchers, technical experts, and civil society organizations to inform governance models, algorithmic transparency, risk assessments, and responsible AI practices within USDS policies and systems.
- Youth safety and digital well-being: Build relationships with youth advocacy organizations, child safety experts, and developmental researchers to strengthen protective frameworks, age-appropriate experiences, and well-being initiatives.
- External trust and defensibility: Develop credible relationships with academics, think tanks, consumer advocates, and industry groups. Use external input to test assumptions, identify gaps, and strengthen the evidence base for USDS safety standards and content moderation practices.
- Stakeholder convening and executive engagement: Design and lead expert roundtables, advisory sessions, teach-ins, and consultations. Prepare clear agendas and briefing materials, facilitate productive discussion, and convert input into prioritized recommendations for senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Contract & Partner Lifecycle Management: Direct end-to-end partner agreements, onboarding, and compliance—including SOW scoping, redlines, renewals, and risk assessments—while coordinating Legal review to ensure full governance before project launch.
- Partnership operations and governance: Own the day-to-day operating process for the partnership portfolio. Establish clear intake and prioritization criteria; track approvals, contracts, deliverables, key decisions, and required records; set expectations for partner communications and internal response times; and provide regular status updates on progress, spend, risks, and upcoming decisions. Maintain templates and trackers so work is consistent, auditable, and scalable.
- Cross-functional leadership: Drive decisions across teams with different priorities and operating models. Clarify ownership, surface tradeoffs, maintain momentum through ambiguity, and influence outcomes without relying on formal authority.
- Impact measurement: Define success measures for each engagement and evaluate whether external input changed policy, product, process, or risk posture. Provide concise updates on outcomes, risks, budget, and next steps to team leadership.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in strategic partnerships, external affairs, public policy, program management, trust and safety, or a related field in technology, government, academia, or the nonprofit sector.
- Demonstrated ownership of complex partner or vendor engagements from initial strategy and scoping through contracting, execution, payment, evaluation, and renewal or closeout.
- Working knowledge of contract and operational processes, including statements of work, procurement, purchase orders, invoices, budget tracking, due diligence, records management, and coordination with Legal and Compliance teams.
- Strong understanding of technology policy topics such as AI governance, youth digital safety, platform accountability, content governance, and data privacy.
- Proven ability to lead ambiguous, cross-functional initiatives independently, make well-reasoned decisions, and escalate legal, compliance, financial, or reputational risks at the right time.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical and policy issues into clear recommendations for external partners, working teams, and senior executives.
- Ability to travel periodically for stakeholder meetings, partner events, and industry conferences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in public policy, law, technology governance, communications, business administration, or a related field.
- Experience working with U.S.-based advocacy organizations, academic researchers, policy experts, or public-interest technology groups.
- Subject-matter experience in youth mental health, digital literacy, child safety, responsible AI, algorithmic accountability, or related research.
Trust & Safety
Content that this role interacts with includes images, video, and text related to everyday life, but it can also include (but is not limited to) bullying; hate speech; child safety; depictions of harm to self and others, and harm to animals. Hence, it is possible that this role will be exposed to harmful content on a daily basis.
TikTok recognizes that keeping our platform safe for the TikTok communities is no ordinary job which can be both rewarding and psychologically demanding and emotionally taxing for some. This is why we are sharing the potential hazards, risks and implications in this unique line of work from the start, so our candidates are well informed before joining.
We are committed to the wellbeing of all our employees and promise to provide comprehensive and evidence-based programs, to promote and support physical and mental wellbeing throughout each employee's journey with us. We believe that wellbeing is a relationship and that everyone has a part to play, so we work in collaboration and consultation with our employees and across our functions in order to ensure a truly person-centred, innovative and integrated approach.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok 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 TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. 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.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually)
- Washington, DC The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $132300 - $316800 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
Responsibilities
We are seeking an Outreach and Partnerships Manager to own a portfolio of high-impact external partnerships across responsible AI, youth safety and digital well-being, and platform safety. This role combines strategic stakeholder engagement with disciplined program operations. You will shape partnership strategy, translate external expertise into clear recommendations for USDS leaders, and manage the contracting, payment, compliance, and governance processes required to execute partnerships responsibly. This is an individual contributor role. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of independence and sound judgment. They will lead complex work across Legal, Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Policy, Product, Engineering, and Operations; identify risks before they become blockers; and establish repeatable processes that improve the quality, speed, and accountability of the team's work.
Key Responsibilities
- Partnership strategy and portfolio ownership: Develop and manage a portfolio of partnerships aligned with USDS Trust & Safety priorities. Set objectives, define partner roles and deliverables, sequence work against business needs, and recommend where the team should invest, expand, or conclude engagements.
- Responsible AI and emerging technology governance: Engage AI researchers, technical experts, and civil society organizations to inform governance models, algorithmic transparency, risk assessments, and responsible AI practices within USDS policies and systems.
- Youth safety and digital well-being: Build relationships with youth advocacy organizations, child safety experts, and developmental researchers to strengthen protective frameworks, age-appropriate experiences, and well-being initiatives.
- External trust and defensibility: Develop credible relationships with academics, think tanks, consumer advocates, and industry groups. Use external input to test assumptions, identify gaps, and strengthen the evidence base for USDS safety standards and content moderation practices.
- Stakeholder convening and executive engagement: Design and lead expert roundtables, advisory sessions, teach-ins, and consultations. Prepare clear agendas and briefing materials, facilitate productive discussion, and convert input into prioritized recommendations for senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Contract & Partner Lifecycle Management: Direct end-to-end partner agreements, onboarding, and compliance—including SOW scoping, redlines, renewals, and risk assessments—while coordinating Legal review to ensure full governance before project launch.
- Partnership operations and governance: Own the day-to-day operating process for the partnership portfolio. Establish clear intake and prioritization criteria; track approvals, contracts, deliverables, key decisions, and required records; set expectations for partner communications and internal response times; and provide regular status updates on progress, spend, risks, and upcoming decisions. Maintain templates and trackers so work is consistent, auditable, and scalable.
- Cross-functional leadership: Drive decisions across teams with different priorities and operating models. Clarify ownership, surface tradeoffs, maintain momentum through ambiguity, and influence outcomes without relying on formal authority.
- Impact measurement: Define success measures for each engagement and evaluate whether external input changed policy, product, process, or risk posture. Provide concise updates on outcomes, risks, budget, and next steps to team leadership.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in strategic partnerships, external affairs, public policy, program management, trust and safety, or a related field in technology, government, academia, or the nonprofit sector.
- Demonstrated ownership of complex partner or vendor engagements from initial strategy and scoping through contracting, execution, payment, evaluation, and renewal or closeout.
- Working knowledge of contract and operational processes, including statements of work, procurement, purchase orders, invoices, budget tracking, due diligence, records management, and coordination with Legal and Compliance teams.
- Strong understanding of technology policy topics such as AI governance, youth digital safety, platform accountability, content governance, and data privacy.
- Proven ability to lead ambiguous, cross-functional initiatives independently, make well-reasoned decisions, and escalate legal, compliance, financial, or reputational risks at the right time.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical and policy issues into clear recommendations for external partners, working teams, and senior executives.
- Ability to travel periodically for stakeholder meetings, partner events, and industry conferences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in public policy, law, technology governance, communications, business administration, or a related field.
- Experience working with U.S.-based advocacy organizations, academic researchers, policy experts, or public-interest technology groups.
- Subject-matter experience in youth mental health, digital literacy, child safety, responsible AI, algorithmic accountability, or related research.
Trust & Safety
Content that this role interacts with includes images, video, and text related to everyday life, but it can also include (but is not limited to) bullying; hate speech; child safety; depictions of harm to self and others, and harm to animals. Hence, it is possible that this role will be exposed to harmful content on a daily basis.
TikTok recognizes that keeping our platform safe for the TikTok communities is no ordinary job which can be both rewarding and psychologically demanding and emotionally taxing for some. This is why we are sharing the potential hazards, risks and implications in this unique line of work from the start, so our candidates are well informed before joining.
We are committed to the wellbeing of all our employees and promise to provide comprehensive and evidence-based programs, to promote and support physical and mental wellbeing throughout each employee's journey with us. We believe that wellbeing is a relationship and that everyone has a part to play, so we work in collaboration and consultation with our employees and across our functions in order to ensure a truly person-centred, innovative and integrated approach.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok 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 TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. 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.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually)
- Washington, DC The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $132300 - $316800 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
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Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether a Director of Partnerships role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Frame your credentials around business development, strategic partnerships, or a directly related field to strengthen the specialty occupation case.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for business development and partnerships titles. LCA history signals an employer already understands H-1B obligations and won't need hand-holding through the process.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before salary conversations so you know the wage floor and can negotiate from an accurate baseline.
Clarify filing timeline during the offer stage
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed once per year, with an October 1 start date. Ask prospective employers whether they've navigated this before and confirm they're prepared to file during the April registration window.
Build a job description that survives RFE scrutiny
USCIS issues Requests for Evidence on Director-level roles when duties appear general or managerial. Work with your employer to document that the role requires applying theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge.
Use O*NET to anchor your occupation classification
The O*NET profile for Business Development and Partnerships roles outlines the education and knowledge requirements USCIS weighs. Referencing this in your petition documentation helps establish that the role consistently requires a specialized degree.
H-1B Visa Director Of Partnerships: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Partnerships qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business, marketing, or strategic management. Generalist director titles sometimes draw USCIS scrutiny, so the job description should emphasize specialized knowledge requirements rather than broad leadership duties. Detailed documentation of day-to-day responsibilities significantly strengthens the petition.
How do I find employers who will actually sponsor H-1B visas for partnerships roles?
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with verified LCA filing history for business development and partnerships titles. Employers who have filed LCAs for similar roles have already cleared the DOL certification step before and understand the process, making them far more likely to sponsor than employers with no H-1B track record in this function.
Can I switch employers in a Director of Partnerships role without losing H-1B status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a new H-1B petition, as long as your prior petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin work upon receipt, without waiting for approval.
What happens if my H-1B petition is denied for a Director of Partnerships title?
USCIS most commonly issues RFEs or denials on this title when the job duties appear too general to require a specific degree. Your employer can respond to an RFE with supporting evidence, including industry wage surveys, O*NET data, and detailed duty descriptions. If denied outright, the employer may refile with a strengthened record or pursue a motion to reopen.
Do all companies hiring Directors of Partnerships sponsor H-1B visas?
No. H-1B sponsorship requires the employer to register with USCIS, file an LCA with DOL, and pay associated fees and legal costs. Many smaller companies or startups without prior experience sponsoring international employees decline to do so. Focusing your search on employers with documented H-1B filing history saves significant time in the process.