Head of Communications, Turkey

TikTok; Dubai; On-site; AED 661,000 - 881,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Head of Communications for Turkey, based in the UAE with regular travel to Turkey. You will lead external reputation, narrative, and stakeholder engagement, shaping strategy and guiding a team to land it in a fast-moving, dynamic market.

Join a regional team across the Middle East, Africa, South & Central Asia, and Eastern Europe, collaborating with cross-functional partners while representing regional realities.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Turkish and English, written and spoken.
• Extensive experience in communications or PR in high-scrutiny environments.
• Strong media relations and regional/government engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the communications and PR strategy for Turkey, aligned with regional/global priorities.
• Shape and evolve TikTok's Turkey narrative with trust/safety balance and proactive storytelling.
• Develop campaigns with clear metrics addressing business and reputation goals.
• Partner with Government Relations and Public Policy to anticipate regulatory risks and translate policy into external narratives.
• Maintain an active network of Turkish journalists and influencers for proactive storytelling and rapid response.
• Oversee speaking engagements, media opportunities, and spokesperson preparation.

Skills

Turkish language

English language

Crisis & issues management

Strategic communications

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Government/regulatory communications

Strategic leadership

Job description

Responsibilities

• TikTok is hiring a Head of Communications for Turkey to lead our external reputation, narrative, and stakeholder engagement in the market. This role blends strategy and hands‑on execution: you will shape the strategy, but also work with a team to ensure it lands in a fast‑moving and rapidly‑changing environment. The right candidate brings a deep understanding of the Turkish media, cultural and geopolitical landscape, strong media relationships, and the judgment to operate through ambiguity, risk, and rapid change.
• You will be part of a broader regional team across the Middle East, Africa, South & Central Asia and Eastern Europe, and work closely with cross‑functional partners while representing regional realities and priorities.
• The role is based in the UAE with regular travel to Turkey.
• Lead, own and deliver the communications and PR strategy for Turkey, grounded in regional insight and aligned with regional and global priorities, and executed with precision.
• Shape and evolve TikTok's Turkey narrative, balancing trust and safety with proactive storytelling around economic, social, cultural impact.
• Develop campaigns and narratives that directly support business and reputation objectives, with clear metrics and accountability.
• Integrate policy and communications, working closely with Government Relations and Public Policy teams to anticipate regulatory and geopolitical risks and translate complex policy topics into clear, credible external narratives.
• Bring strong market intelligence and relationship depth to guide senior leaders and cross‑functional teams on how to navigate Turkish media, cultural and policy landscape.
• Lead issues and crisis response in Turkish market, proactively identifying risk using external and internal signals, and manage fast, coordinated, and high‑quality response, with clear decision‑making.
• Secure and manage high‑impact speaking, media, and stakeholder opportunities, preparing spokespeople with the context, positioning, and confidence required.
• Maintain a strong, active network of senior journalists, editors, commentators and other influential voices, leveraging these relationships to support both proactive storytelling and rapid response when needed.
• Track media, policy and industry developments to spot both opportunities and early signs of risk.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment across communications, GR, legal, trust & safety, and global teams to ensure consistency and impact.
• Manage PR and agency partners with a high bar for quality, accuracy, and speed.
• Assume broader regional responsibilities where required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in communications or PR, with proven experience operating in complex, high‑stakes and high‑scrutiny environments.
• Deep understanding of the Turkish media, geopolitical and cultural landscape.
• Proven experience in crisis and issues management.
• Strong exposure to public policy, government, or regulatory communications (direct or closely partnered).
• Fluent in Turkish and English, written and spoken, to ensure the ability to manage daily external stakeholder engagement.
• A well‑established network of senior media and KOL stakeholders in Turkey.
• Ability to set strategy and execute independently, with strong judgement and a bias for action.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in fast‑moving environments.
• Experience in tech or platform companies is a strong advantage.

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.