Communications Manager, Global T&S and Technology Communications

About the role

This role sits within our Global Trust & Safety and Technology Communications team and will work closely with cross-functional Product, Trust and Safety, Legal, Public Policy teams, as well as global communications colleagues across all regions. The position is critical in communicating how TikTok protects its community—particularly teenagers—by complying with global regulations. Core responsibilities include creating global announcement materials, monitoring regulatory landscapes, providing communications counsel on compliance matters, and empowering global colleagues with essential communications tools and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Create blog posts, media pitches, and launch materials to amplify global announcements and initiatives, working closely with regional teams to adapt these announcements to their markets.
• Draft materials that help empower our global communications colleagues, such as fact sheets and executive bios.
• Monitor and analyze the global regulatory landscape to provide actionable insights that protect and enhance TikTok’s reputation.
• Work collaboratively with Product, Trust & Safety, Legal, Public Policy, and other teams, providing communications counsel and support, ensuring message accuracy and consistency.
• Train and advise spokespeople in preparation for media interviews, press conferences, and presentations.
• Travel as needed to support the team and be willing to work flexible hours when required.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in external communications.
• Understanding of global regulatory efforts that focus on social media and teenagers.
• Experience working in Public Affairs or Policy Communications.
• Proven track record of writing to a high standard.
• Experience working for an agency and in-house at a global company.
• Press office or crisis communications experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with colleagues based around the world.
• Ability to work well under ambiguity and be self-motivated.
• Ability to respond to and collaborate on a range of situations with empathy and a people-first mindset.
• Passion for the technology and entertainment sector.
• Strategic thinking combined with practical execution skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting quickly and flexibly to change.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. 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. We strive to do great things with great people, leading with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We embrace challenges with resilience and foster an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $121,600 - $220,400 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package, which may include additional discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits

• Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 10 paid sick days per year.
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).