Responsibilities
More than 170 million people across Europe come to TikTok to express themselves, be entertained, learn new hobbies or skills, and to set up and grow businesses. We are looking for an experienced professional to join the Global Corporate and Policy Communications team as a Senior Manager.
In this fast-paced role, you will develop and execute communications strategies to help advance our corporate narrative and public policy objectives across Europe, with a particular focus on the EU and key member states. We're looking for someone who has experience of managing both proactive and reactive communications around complex issues under close public scrutiny.
The ideal candidate is highly motivated with excellent media relations skills, strong judgment, and the ability to swiftly forge strong relationships internally and externally. Working closely with our government relations team in the region, you will have a keen grasp of the political and regulatory landscape that allows you to identify and mitigate or seize challenges and opportunities for technology companies. You should have a proven ability to easily distill and communicate complex issues across areas including data security, election integrity and online safety for a wide range of audiences, and create clear messaging frameworks, talking points, and other assets that bring our story to life.
Crucially, you are able to make swift decisions in dynamic situations and move fast under pressure, removing blockers and working across teams to achieve alignment among internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead proactive and reactive communications strategies focused on policy and regulatory developments at the EU level and in key European markets.
- Anticipate and manage reputational risks associated with emerging policy issues and public debates.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key European media outlets, journalists, and relevant stakeholders.
- Advise cross functional teams strategically on communications, ensuring consistency between corporate positioning and public policy messages.
- Manage external PR agency partnerships, delivering impactful and measurable results.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ Yearlys experience in corporate or policy communications roles, ideally involving European policy frameworks and regulatory environments
- Track record of building strong media relationships, including with key correspondents and editors, especially among regulatory media - Strong understanding of political, regulatory, and cultural nuances across European countries.
- Highly organised, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to deliver measurable impact
Preferred Qualifications
- Tech experience, along with experience of working in EU institutions, is an advantage but not a requirement
- Ability to swiftly understand complex issues in areas of public policy such data security, privacy, child safety and other tech policy areas
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (working language of the company) and French (Native language spoken in Brussels); fluency in another European language is highly beneficial given the locality and nature of the work
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
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.