The communications team is a group of storytellers, reputation guards, credibility builders and image shapers. For this role, you should have a proven ability to easily distill and communicate complex issues on a short deadline. The ideal candidate has excellent media relations skills, the ability to analyze opportunities and risks associated with media inquiries, and the strategic judgment to respond accordingly. You’re good at connecting the dots and seeing the bigger picture. You work well under pressure, thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, and you’re able to respond to and collaborate on a range of situations with empathy and a people-first mindset.
This role will be based in Nairobi, supporting Kenya and East African markets.
Job Description：
Support sub-regional strategy at market level, that will feed into the wider Sub-Saharan Africa & METAP strategies to build trust in our content, ad services, our product and our company.
Keep a close eye on surrounding markets covered in sub-region to help pre-empt any potential challenges that may arise
Develop and execute communications campaigns to support TikTok’s strategic objectives in the market, linked to clear goals and metrics.
Draft and review internal documents
Work with teams across the company including operations, marketing, partnerships, product, and policy to provide strategic guidance and local insights
Assist the Communications Lead by collaborating with cross-functional teams on blog posts, media pitches, and launch materials etc
Support spokespeople in preparation for media interviews, presentations, and other speaking engagements
Build and maintain relationships with media and influencers across different beats that will help us serve our reputation management, as well as support cross-function team goals
Managing positive working relationships with local cross-function teams
Provide counsel to cross-function teams during issues or crisis
Provide ongoing product and policy risk review and counsel
Support team with local language translations where required
Work closely with PR agencies to ensure meticulous execution of tasks
Qualifications
Based in Nairobi
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field
5+ years proven communications and PR experience (B2C PR/Comms agency, corporate communications experience preferable)
Understanding of local media and creator market and trends
Good understanding of TikTok as a user
Strong existing media relationships
Strong project management skills
Able to develop campaigns/comms strategies and execute these independently
Strong written and oral communication skills in English and excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to handle multiple projects and positive about working in a fast-paced environment
Highly organized with attention to detail
Self-starter and an independent worker
Tech industry experience advanteagous
Apply via :
careers.tiktok.com
