Job description / Role
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo. Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us. The Team The communications team at TikTok is a group of storytellers, reputation guards, credibility builders and image shapers. TikTok is looking for a Communications Lead for Türkiye, sitting in a broader Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe regional communications team, based in the regional HQ of Dubai, UAE. In this role, we seek a Turkish-speaking individual with a demonstrated capacity to spearhead communications strategy in a fast-moving and critical market, within the framework of a larger regional and global organization. The successful candidate will possess an innate ability to distill and articulate intricate concepts swiftly and effectively under tight deadlines. Our ideal candidate boasts exceptional media acumen, adeptly discerning critical priorities and potential risks, and exercising sound judgment to orchestrate media strategies. You're good at connecting the dots and seeing the bigger picture in a growing global organisation. You work well under pressure, thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, and you're able to respond to and collaborate on a range of situations with empathy and a people-first mindset. This role will be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with regular travel to Türkiye.
Responsibilities
- As Head of Communications, drive market communications and PR strategy for TikTok in Türkiye, using METAP and Global Communications and business objectives to weave TikTok into the fabric of society and build trust.
- Develop and execute compelling communications campaigns and narratives to support TikTok's strategic objectives in the market, linked to clear goals and metrics, and engage various stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with senior media organizations, editors, journalists and columnists, as well as key opinion leaders to serve our reputation management
- Lead the organization of key media and networking events in Türkiye, showcasing TikTok as a trusted, useful and reputable brand in the market
- Support, train and develop spokespeople in preparation for media interviews, presentations, and other speaking engagements
- Manage issues and crises, provide strategic counsel to cross functional stakeholders, and serve as core member of the leadership and crisis management team for Türkiye
- Develop strong working relationships with cross-functional partners across the company including operations, marketing, government relations, trust and safety to provide strategic guidance and local insights
- Work closely with PR and other agency partners to ensure meticulous execution of tasks
- As a key member of the broader regional communications team overseeing more than 70 markets, extend support and coverage to other markets as needed, particularly in crisis management scenarios.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Extensive leadership experience in communications and PR.
- Experience working in cross-border, multi-cultural environments is preferred.
- Fluent in English and Turkish
- Strong written and oral communication skills and excellent interpersonal communication skills to successfully build relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Tech experience advantageous but not a requirement
- Strong existing network of media relationships at various levels, with a focus on senior representatives
- Ability to work independently in a fact-paced environment
- Highly organised with attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Being able to work independently in a fact-paced environment 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.
About the Company
TikTok is the world's leading destination for short-form video. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Our employees lead with curiosity, and move at the speed of culture. Combined with our company's flat structure, you'll be given dynamic opportunities to make a real impact on a rapidly expanding company as you grow your career. We have offices across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas – and we're just getting started.