Head of Communication

Job description / Role

Responsibilities

The METAPSA regional communications team plays an integral role in TikTok's global storytelling and forms an essential part of a connected and growing team in the global communications function. We are hiring a head of communications for Saudi Arabia to strengthen our presence and reputation in one of our most important countries. This role blends strategy and hands-on execution: you'll shape the narrative, but you'll also be the one who makes sure it lands. The right candidate deeply understands the Saudi landscape, has meaningful media, industry and policy relationships, and can bring clarity, judgement and momentum in a fast-moving environment. The role is based in Riyadh with some travel.

• Lead, own and deliver the communications and PR strategy for Saudi Arabia, grounded in local insight, aligned with regional and global goals, and executed with precision.
• Develop campaigns and narratives that directly support business and reputation objectives, with clear metrics and accountability.
• Bring strong market intelligence and relationship depth to guide senior leaders and cross-functional teams on how to navigate Saudi's media, cultural and policy landscape.
• Secure and manage priority speaking, media and stakeholder opportunities, preparing spokespeople with the context and confidence they need.
• Maintain a strong, active network of senior journalists, editors, commentators and other influential voices, leveraging these relationships to support both proactive storytelling and rapid response when needed.
• Lead issues and crisis response for Saudi Arabia, providing steady counsel, clear decisions and coordinated execution.
• Track media, policy and industry developments to spot both opportunities and early signs of risk.
• Manage PR and agency partners with a high bar for quality, accuracy and speed.
• Support regional communications priorities when required, especially during escalations or major moments.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Extensive experience in communications or PR, with proven experience operating in complex, high-stakes environments.
• Fluent level Arabic to operate in the market and fluent English, with excellent writing, editing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A well-established network of senior media and opinion leaders in Saudi Arabia.
• Ability to both set strategy and execute it independently, with strong judgement and a bias for action.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to balance multiple priorities without losing momentum.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field.

Preferred qualifications

• Tech experience is a plus but not required.

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.