Job Description
Responsibilities
About the Team:
Our Southeast Asia 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 looking for an outstanding Senior Communications Manager to join us and help make an impact on our brand and our business.
This role is based in Jakarta.
- Develop strategy and execution for product communications in Indonesia to support the brand development and reputation management of TikTok and for other ByteDance products.
- Develop proactive approaches, across external channels, that showcase our brand, our positive impact on the community as well as educate our partners and policymakers on issues important to TikTok and our community
- Collaborate closely with the Global Communications team and cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement a range of proactive communications campaigns and relevant local narratives, from key partnerships, product, safety and brand announcements to evergreen story opportunities.
- Cultivate strong media relationships to land stories, advance our brand narratives and reach key audiences. Engage partners, third parties, and other KOLs to build credibility and advocacy for the brand.
- Develop proactive and reactive communications around local issues in Indonesia.
- Be a strategic partner and counsel for all functions in advancing business objectives.
- Prepare spokespeople for media interviews, regulatory meetings, and public appearances
- Manage and work with our local PR agency to ensure quality execution and meaningful evaluation to further improve strategic communications plans and programs, including budget and target tracking.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Communications, or Public Relations, or related fields
- Understanding and passion for technology product
- Strong communicator with professional fluency, both verbal and written, in English and Indonesian languages as this role will need to communicate in both languages with internal stakeholders and external media partners, as well as provide written documentation, such as press releases.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in the field of PR/Communications
Preferred Qualifications
- Tech industry experience preferred, and experience working in matrixed environments
- Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
- Candidates with prior communications agency experience
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.
