E-Commerce Safety Communications Manager

About the Team:

This role sits within our Global Trust and Safety Communications Team. You will work closely with cross-functional partners in Product, Trust and Safety, Legal, and Public Policy to develop and execute global communications campaigns.

About the Role:

We are looking for a creative and experienced communications professional to support our Trust & Safety storytelling around our e-commerce platform, Tik Tok Shop. This role will be critical in developing and executing global communications campaigns that proactively tell the safety story of Tik Tok Shop.

Responsibilities:

• Global Campaign Strategy: Develop and execute communications campaigns that build brand trust and highlight our commitment to safety Tik Tok Shop.
• Proactive Storytelling: Create blog posts, media pitches, and launch materials to amplify global announcements regarding our e-commerce initiatives.
• Media Relations: Act as a primary contact for media on safety related issues, and train spokespeople for interviews, panel events and presentations.
• Cross-Functional Counsel: Provide communications guidance and approvals to teams across the business, helping to communicate our commitment to safety across some other monetized products.
• Crisis & Issue Management: Support the press office in managing media inquiries and communications regarding regulatory developments or policy escalations related to Tik Tok Shop

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience in communications
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-market campaigns from concept to execution.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical issues into easy-to-digest explanations
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects
• Experience in a press office or handling crisis communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of leading consumer-facing campaigns for e-commerce platforms or monetization products.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures to adapt announcements for diverse global markets.
• Highly analytical with the ability to use research to inform creative storytelling and mitigate reputation risk.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.