Strategic Communications Programs Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Paid personal time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture seeks a senior Communications Project Manager to operationalize integrated comms plans across initiatives, turning complex topics into clear, engaging messages for diverse audiences. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage content workflows under tight deadlines.

The role requires exceptional writing, governance, and organizational skills to drive launches from planning through post-launch stages, supporting executives and internal communications.

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, prioritize effectively, and deliver under tight timelines.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, including maintaining calendars and documentation.
• Experience working cross-functionally with stakeholders (product, legal, security, policy, creative, and/or agency partners).
• Familiarity with the U.S. media landscape and understanding of earned media workflows.

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

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Storytelling/writing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or related field

Job description

TikTok USDS Joint Venture seeks a senior Communications Project Manager to operationalize integrated comms plans across initiatives, turning complex topics into clear, engaging messages for diverse audiences. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage content workflows under tight deadlines.

The role requires exceptional writing, governance, and organizational skills to drive launches from planning through post-launch stages, supporting executives and internal communications.