Job description

The Head of Communications for Saudi Arabia is a senior role within TikTok’s METAPSA regional communications team and the wider global communications function, responsible for strengthening TikTok’s presence and reputation in one of its most strategically important markets. Based in Riyadh with some travel, the role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution, requiring the ability to shape narratives and ensure effective delivery in a fast-moving environment. The position demands deep understanding of the Saudi media, cultural, industry, and policy landscape, alongside meaningful relationships with senior media, industry, and policy stakeholders. The role leads the communications and PR strategy for Saudi Arabia, ensuring alignment with local insights as well as regional and global objectives, while developing campaigns and narratives that directly support business goals and reputation priorities with clear metrics and accountability. It provides senior leaders and cross-functional teams with market intelligence and guidance on navigating the Saudi landscape, secures and manages high-priority media, speaking, and stakeholder opportunities, prepares spokespeople for public engagement, manages PR and agency partners, leads issues and crisis response, tracks media, policy, and industry developments to identify risks and opportunities, and supports broader regional communications priorities during escalations or major moments. The role operates within TikTok’s global technology environment, aligned with the company’s mission to inspire creativity and bring joy, and its commitment to diversity and inclusion.