Head of Communications - Saudi Arabia

Marketing & Communications

Head of Communications - Saudi Arabia

Location
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Riyadh

Employment Type
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Regular

Job Code
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A78952

Responsibilities

The METAPSA regional communications team plays an integral role in TikTok's global storytelling and forms an essential part of a connected and growing team in the global communications function.

We are hiring a Head of Communications for Saudi Arabia to strengthen our presence and reputation in one of our most important countries. This role blends strategy and hands-on execution: you'll shape the narrative, but you'll also be the one who makes sure it lands. The right candidate deeply understands the Saudi landscape, has meaningful media, industry and policy relationships, and can bring clarity, judgement and momentum in a fast-moving environment. The role is based in Riyadh with some travel.

• Lead, own and deliver the communications and PR strategy for Saudi Arabia, grounded in local insight, aligned with regional and global goals, and executed with precision.
• Develop campaigns and narratives that directly support business and reputation objectives, with clear metrics and accountability.
• Bring strong market intelligence and relationship depth to guide senior leaders and cross-functional teams on how to navigate Saudi's media, cultural and policy landscape.
• Secure and manage priority speaking, media and stakeholder opportunities, preparing spokespeople with the context and confidence they need.
• Maintain a strong, active network of senior journalists, editors, commentators and other influential voices, leveraging these relationships to support both proactive storytelling and rapid response when needed.
• Lead issues and crisis response for Saudi Arabia, providing steady counsel, clear decisions and coordinated execution.
• Track media, policy and industry developments to spot both opportunities and early signs of risk.
• Manage PR and agency partners with a high bar for quality, accuracy and speed.
• Support regional comms priorities when required, especially during escalations or major moments.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience in communications or PR, with proven experience operating in complex, high-stakes environments.
• Fluent level Arabic to operate in the market and fluent English, with excellent writing, editing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A well-established network of senior media and opinion leaders in Saudi Arabia.
• Ability to both set strategy and execute it independently, with strong judgement and a bias for action.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to balance multiple priorities without losing momentum.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tech experience is a plus but not required.

Job Information

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.

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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.

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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.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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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.