Strategic Communications Program Manager

TikTok USDS Joint Venture; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 106,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Short‑term and long‑term disability

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days Paid Personal Time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture is seeking a detail‑oriented Senior Communications Project Manager to operationalize integrated comms plans across initiatives. You will translate complex topics into engaging messages, manage multiple workstreams, and ensure timely, high‑quality materials for a range of audiences.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in communications or related roles, exceptional writing, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in communications, project coordination, program management, operations, or a related role.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, audience-appropriate messaging.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams at once, prioritize effectively, and deliver under tight timelines.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, including maintaining calendars, documentation, and more.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with stakeholders (e.g., product, legal, security, policy, creative, and/or agency partners) to gather inputs and drive alignment.
• Familiarity with the U.S. media landscape, including Tier 1 outlets and key journalists/reporters, and an understanding of how earned media works.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate cross‑functional comms plans, timelines, and approvals to keep initiatives on track.
• Own content operations: calendars, assets, and consistency across channels and programs.
• Coordinate stakeholders and vendors to deliver high‑quality materials on schedule.
• Uphold governance: route reviews, ensure compliance, and maintain clear documentation.
• Track OKRs and report progress; surface risks and drive mitigation.
• Lead launch readiness and cadence execution across pre, during, and post‑launch phases.
• Support executive and internal communications with clear briefs and updates.
• Improve tools, templates, and SOPs to streamline workflows and scale impact.
• Enable partners and audiences with concise, accessible materials and guidance.
• Manage and support various internal and external events including company‑wide all hands, media events, and speaking opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Writing and editing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Organization

Media landscape familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/Public Relations/English/Marketing

Job description

TikTok USDS Joint Venture is seeking a detail‑oriented Senior Communications Project Manager to operationalize integrated comms plans across initiatives. You will translate complex topics into engaging messages, manage multiple workstreams, and ensure timely, high‑quality materials for a range of audiences.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in communications or related roles, exceptional writing, and strong organizational skills.