Head Of Latam Communications

The Global Communications team at TikTok is responsible for all external communications related to the company. We’re currently looking for a dynamic senior communications leader to join our fast‑paced Global Communications team. As Head of Communications for Latin America, you will be responsible for providing ongoing counsel and partnership to the company’s senior leaders across the region, while leading, inspiring and motivating a highly‑engaged team. You will be familiar with the media, regulatory and policy landscape across the region and will develop strategies to manage issues and mitigate risk, while ensuring balance between consumer and creative campaigns and reactive response efforts. You will collaborate across teams and weigh big‑picture objectives with immediate business needs, connect the dots, and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with a compassionate, people‑first mindset. This role reports to the Head of Global Corporate Communications. Responsibilities Advance the team's business objectives and enhance and protect corporate reputation in support of building our brand. Develop regional communication strategies that provide clear direction for the company's key initiatives. Build strong creative consumer campaigns, in partnership with Marketing, that help grow brand affinity. Create and lead strategies to effectively identify and mitigate early‑stage crises while also effectively managing other potential risks to the company. Identify strategic priorities across the region aligned with cross‑functional partners and mapped to overall business objectives. Work closely with teams, such as Public Policy and CSR, to develop and implement strategic communications plans that amplify how TikTok is enabling progress for businesses and communities. Lead and develop a high‑performing team, while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous development. Qualifications Extensive communications experience and a deep knowledge of consumer, business, and trade/vertical media in the region. Able to diplomatically handle change and exhibit sound judgment. Demonstrated experience in influencing stakeholders, resolving complex problems and ensuring collaboration within teams and across cross‑functional disciplines. Proven ability to mentor and inspire high‑performing teams across multiple geographies in the region. Excellent strategic, analytical, and verbal communication skills. Previous experience working for a global company is strongly preferred. Must be fluent in English & Portuguese. Given the regional LATAM scope, Spanish would be a plus. About ByteDance Brazil ByteDance is a global incubator of platforms at the cutting edge of commerce, content, entertainment, and enterprise services – over 2.5 billion people interact with ByteDance products, including TikTok. 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. 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. Diversity & Inclusion 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. TikTok Accommodation TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at level. #J-18808-Ljbffr