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Ido Freund

@idofreund

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I’m a Programs & Marketing Insights Manager driving trust-and-safety analytics.

Israel

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead data-driven Trust & Safety and insights work—combining OSINT/WEBINT research, qualitative and SQL analysis, and dashboards—to shape policy and drive measurable global impact.

I lead programs and marketing insights work for content operations, with a focus on Trust & Safety. I uncover policy and audio-moderation gaps, turn research into actionable recommendations, and support high-impact enforcement outcomes.

During the Israel-Hamas war, my research findings influenced global policy changes and enabled the largest simultaneous content takedown in 2024. I also use my data to train ML/AI solutions that remove over 1M videos annually, and to support human moderator training across TikTok globally.

I build globally adopted data solutions and dashboards, using SQL-driven reporting to facilitate app localization and strengthen decisions through data insights. I bring a strong background in OSINT/WEBINT, qualitative and data analysis, digital diplomacy, and team leadership across cross-functional stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Programs & Marketing Insights Manager

TikTok

Jan 2022 - Jan 2026 (4 years)

Managed programs and marketing insights for TikTok’s Israel content operations team, partnering with Trust & Safety to identify policy and audio moderation gaps. Led research that contributed to global policy changes and large-scale coordinated content takedowns, and built data solutions using SQL and dashboards to support localization.

Policy Analysis Content Takedown Analysis Machine Learning Training Data Data Analysis SQL Dashboards Reporting Cross Functional Collaboration Localization

Senior WEBINT Analyst

ActiveFence

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Conducted Trust and Safety research within ActiveFence’s go-to-market team, publishing analyses across multiple violative verticals including violent extremism and hate speech. Produced reports used by Trust & Safety personnel and authored publications related to major events.

WEBINT Trust and Safety Threat Assessment OSINT Report Writing Violative Vertical Analysis Investigative Research

MENA SME

Vocativ

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Used OSINT and WEBINT platforms to research and generate news stories, including election influence and online propaganda investigations. Produced investigative pieces based on selected topics related to Iranian online activity and misinformation.

OSINT WEBINT Investigative Journalism Election Influence Research content analysis

Editor-in-Chief & Digital Diplomacy

COGAT

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Led the COGAT Digital Diplomacy Department, managing a team responsible for strategy, scheduling, production, and logistics across Arabic, English, and Hebrew content. Served as a top SME and point of contact for leadership needs and conducted high-profile interviews and public speaking.

Digital Diplomacy Content Strategy Team Leadership Scheduling Cross functional Coordination Public Speaking SME Advisory Interviewing

Newsperson, Arab World Desk

Channel 10 News Division

Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 (4 years)

Worked as a newsperson for the Arab World Desk within Israel’s Channel 10 News division, producing news stories and documentaries. Conducted interviews, including a recorded interview with the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem.

News Reporting Interviewing Content Production

BA History Course Instructor

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Taught an undergraduate BA history course covering trends in historiography and introductory work up to advanced scholarship. Delivered course instruction for an undergrad cohort.

Teaching Course Instruction

Consultant & Head of OSA

Rothberg International School

Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)

Served as Consultant and Head of the Office for Student Activities (OSA) at Rothberg International School, leading a small team responsible for undergraduate student activities. Managed trips and events and supported student mental health needs.

Student Activities Management Team Leadership Mental Health Support Project Management

Commander, Leader & Arabic Teacher

8200 Intelligence Unit (IDF Education)

Jan 2006 - Jan 2009 (3 years)

Commanded, led, and taught Modern Standard Arabic within the 8200 Intelligence Unit education context. Provided leadership and instruction as part of an IDF educational role.

Leadership Teaching