Communications Lead, Türkiye

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 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.

Responsibilities:
For this role, you should have a proven ability to lead communications strategy for Türkiye as part of a broader region and global organisation. You should be able to easily distill and communicate complex issues on a short deadline. The ideal candidate has excellent media relationships, identifying key priorities and risks and using judgement to deliver on 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.

– 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.
– 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
– Support, train and develop spokespeople in preparation for media interviews, presentations, and other speaking engagements
– Build and maintain relationships with senior media representatives and key opinion leaders to serve our reputation management, as well as support cross-function team goals
– Manage issues and crises, provide strategic counsel to cross functional stakeholders, and serve as core member of the crisis management team for Türkiye
– Keep a close eye on global and market industry insights and intelligence to help preempt any potential opportunities and challenges that may arise
– Provide ongoing risk review and counsel
– Work closely with PR and other agency partners to ensure meticulous execution of tasks
– As a member of the broader METAP SA EE regional communications team, provide support and cover in other regional markets when required, particularly on crisis management

Qualifications

– Based in Dubai or willing to relocate
– 7+ years in communications/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
– 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
– Tech experience advantageous but not a requirement
– Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field

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.