Job Description
Responsibilities
About the Team The Consumer and Business Communications team works to showcase how TikTok is a global platform for discovery that empowers our community to shape culture, spark creativity, and bring joy to audiences around the world. The Communications Manager, Global Partnerships is a high-impact role instrumental in developing and driving initiatives that help brands and organizations unlock the potential of TikTok and engage meaningfully with our community both in the US and globally. In this role, you will lead the development of global communications strategies that elevate TikTok’s partnerships with leading organizations across Entertainment, Sports, and Lifestyle. You will collaborate with regional teams to adapt strategy and messaging for their markets while also executing this strategy in the US, working closely with cross-functional teams as their main point of contact to provide regular counsel and guidance. You have experience working with spokespeople, and are able to craft targeted media strategies, narratives and messaging for B2B and consumer audiences that advance TikTok’s business priorities and strengthen our brand and positioning in both the US and globally. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, approaching challenges with resilience and creativity You connect strategic vision with execution, collaborate effectively, and build meaningful relationships - all with an empathetic, people-first mindset. Responsibilities - Develop and implement comprehensive global communications strategies for TikTok's partnerships, including planning, messaging, media relations, and thought leadership. - Build awareness of global and US partnerships through media and industry‑facing initiatives that articulate our mission, values, technology, events. - Create launch materials and assets including TikTok Newsroom posts, media pitches, FAQs that amplify global partnerships; collaborate with regional teams to adapt for their markets while leading execution in the US. - Work with regional and global teams to develop, shape and scale clear narratives around our partners and the broader impact they have on our business. Align messaging with go-to-market and product strategies. - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop joint launch materials and media strategies for key partnership announcements and evergreen storytelling opportunities. - Serve as a trusted advisor to internal partners and senior leaders across Content, Distribution, Agency & Accounts and Business Development teams; cultivate strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and provide regular communications counsel. - Prepare, train and advise spokespeople for media interviews, industry events and external presentations. Vet and manage opportunities from end to end. - Manage inbound media inquiries on a range of issues while proactively fostering relationships with key B2B, consumer, trade and technology press. - Monitor media/industry trends and coverage, extract actionable insights, and refine communications strategies to enhance messaging, impact and measurable results.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field. - Experience leading communications campaigns across B2B, consumer, agency, marketing, trade, or the like with expertise in partnerships and/or B2B communications. - Existing media relationships with reporters, editors, producers; proven success pitching and securing coverage with impactful story angles. - Skilled at preparing, training and advising senior executives for media interviews, speaking engagements and presentations. - Strong experience working in issues management and crisis communications. - An excellent communicator, listener and problem solver with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: - A clear bias-to-action. - Thrives a fast-paced environment, able to quickly and flexibly adapt to change. - A team player with organizational, project management, and analytical skills. - A self-starter able to multitask efficiently within ambiguity, in a global, fast-paced environment. - Ability to gain trust with internal stakeholders, with a proven track record of working in a dynamic and large organization. - Experience working with digital platforms, social media, Internet or tech companies. - Experience working with industry researchers and analysts, and familiarity with global media landscapes is a plus.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $117334 - $266400 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request