Head of e-commerce Communications, Indonesia

TikTok; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,400,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Head of Communications, Indonesia to support TikTok Shop in one of our most strategically important markets. This role reports to the Global Lead, E-commerce Communications and serves as the primary communications partner for TikTok Shop's Operations, Business, and Product teams in Indonesia.

The role requires sound judgment in managing sensitive issues and a deep understanding of Indonesia's political, regulatory, and business landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Political Science, Marketing, or related field.
• Experience in strategic or corporate communications, with leadership.
• Strong understanding of Indonesia's political, regulatory, and media landscape.
• Crisis communications and reputation management experience.
• Messaging development with Public Policy, Government Relations, and Legal teams.
• Established media relationships in Indonesia; fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and prioritization in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary communications lead for TikTok Shop Indonesia leadership.
• Counsel on business priorities, product developments, and market risks.
• Manage high-stakes media issues with Legal, Public Policy, Government Relations, Operations and regional teams.
• Build relationships with Indonesia media across business, political, regulatory spaces.
• Partner with Public Policy and Government Relations on external messaging.
• Coach executives for media interviews and public appearances.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align market priorities.
• Shape narratives around TikTok Shop's role in Indonesia's digital economy.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis management

Leadership

Public policy liaison

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Bahasa Indonesia

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Role/Team:

We are seeking a Head of Communications, Indonesia to support TikTok Shop in one of our most strategically important markets.

This role reports to the Global Lead, E-commerce Communications and serves as the primary communications partner for TikTok Shop's Operations, Business, and Product teams in Indonesia, as well as cross-functional partners including Legal, Public Policy, Government Relations, Governance & Experience, and Trust & Safety.

This individual will play a critical role in shaping and executing TikTok Shop's communications strategy in Indonesia, developing strong local narratives, advising business and product teams on market positioning, and helping the company navigate a dynamic external environment. The role requires sound judgment in managing sensitive issues, a strong understanding of Indonesia's political, regulatory, and business landscape, and the ability to help protect and strengthen TikTok Shop's reputation in a highly visible market.

The role will also lead efforts to highlight how TikTok Shop creates value for Indonesian sellers, creators, small businesses, and consumers, while communicating our commitment to safety, compliance, and a positive shopping experience.

• Strategic Communications Partner: Act as the primary communications lead for TikTok Shop Indonesia leadership, providing counsel on business priorities, product and policy developments, partnership announcements, and market‑specific risks and opportunities.
• Issues and Crisis Management: Lead high‑stakes media issues management in a complex regulatory environment. Anticipate, assess and respond to fast‑moving issues, coordinating closely with Legal, Public Policy, Government Relations, Operations and regional communications teams to shape response strategies and messaging.
• Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with top‑tier business, political, regulatory, technology and trade media in Indonesia. Proactively secure high‑quality coverage, manage inbound inquiries and drive disciplined handling of sensitive or reputationally complex news cycles.
• Regulatory and Policy Communications: Partner closely with Public Policy and Government Relations teams to ensure external messaging is aligned, credible and consistent for journalists, policymakers, industry stakeholders and partners.
• Executive Positioning and Training: Coach and prepare executives and subject‑matter experts for media interviews, stakeholder engagements and public appearances, ensuring messages are clear, locally relevant and resilient under scrutiny.
• XFN Stakeholder Management: Serve as the senior communications point of contact for Indonesia‑based cross‑functional stakeholders, including business, marketing, operations, legal, creator partnerships, governance and experience, and policy teams. Ensure message alignment and strong coordination on market priorities.
• Narrative Development: Shape clear and compelling narratives around TikTok Shop’s role in supporting Indonesia’s digital economy, merchant growth, creator entrepreneurship and consumer experience, while ensuring those narratives are grounded in local market realities.
• Content Oversight: Review and advise on externally facing content in Indonesia, including press materials, partner communications, policy‑related messaging, presentations, market education materials and reactive statements for accuracy, consistency and reputational risk.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Political Science, Marketing, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in strategic communications, corporate communications, public affairs communications, or media relations, including experience in a leadership capacity.
• Strong understanding of Indonesia’s political, regulatory, business, and media environment, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Demonstrated experience in media issues management, crisis communications, and reputation management, ideally within technology, e‑commerce, consumer internet, or other fast‑paced industries.
• Experience developing messaging in partnership with Public Policy, Government Relations, and Legal teams, particularly in regulated or high‑visibility environments.
• Established media relationships in Indonesia, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Proven ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams, exercise sound judgment and discretion, and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting consumer technology, social media, e‑commerce, or platform businesses in Indonesia.
• Experience advising on communications related to regulatory developments, public affairs issues, strategic partnerships, or government‑related matters.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members and managing external agency partners.
• Strong understanding of Indonesia’s digital economy, creator ecosystem, and e‑commerce landscape.

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.