Head of Policy Communications, Americas

Company Introduction:
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok and Helo as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join Us:
Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve.
Join us.

Team Introduction:
We are currently looking for an experienced professional to join the Global Policy Communications team as the Head of Policy Communications for the Americas. In this fast-paced role, you will develop communications strategies to help advance our public policy objectives in the region. We're looking for someone who has significant experience managing communications around complex legislative, regulatory, political, and crisis issues. The ideal candidate has excellent media relations skills, strong judgment, and experience managing a small communications team. You have a strong grasp of the political landscape in the region as it relates to both challenges and opportunities for technology companies. You are able to make decisions and move fast under pressure. You also know how to remove blockers and work cross-functionally to achieve alignment among internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to promote policy objectives, including proactive and reactive outreach.
• Support strategies for engaging with and educating policymakers around issues important to our community.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with media, industry, and other stakeholders to secure coverage and enhance visibility for our policy initiatives. Existing relationships with relevant members of the media is a big plus.
• Prepare spokespeople for media interviews, regulatory meetings, and public appearances.
• Work in close collaboration with public policy and legal teams, in particular, providing communications counsel and support, to ensure message accuracy and consistency.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, or related field.
• Experience in policy communications, government affairs, advocacy, or related roles.
• Deep understanding of and passion for technology policy.
• Proven track record of designing and executing successful communication strategies to advance policy objectives and drive change.
• Strong understanding of policy issues, political landscapes, and regulatory environments across the Americas, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear and compelling messages.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Established relationships with regional media.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience in the technology sector.
• Experience as a communicator in a government setting.

ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.

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