What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Music Publishing Licensing and Partnerships position at TikTok?
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
About the Team:
The music business development team drives negotiations and fosters relationships with record labels and music publishers. We are tasked with creating and implementing the TikTok music strategy. The team helps drive growth and awareness of TikTok and the music and artists that thrive therein. The Manager, Music Publishing Licensing and Partnerships will facilitate the development and licensing of new music-related products and features across TikTok's suite of AI-powered mobile apps including TikTok & Resso.
Responsibilities:
ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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 believe individuals shouldn't be disadvantaged because of their background or identity, but instead should be considered based on their strengths and experience. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
About the Team:
The music business development team drives negotiations and fosters relationships with record labels and music publishers. We are tasked with creating and implementing the TikTok music strategy. The team helps drive growth and awareness of TikTok and the music and artists that thrive therein. The Manager, Music Publishing Licensing and Partnerships will facilitate the development and licensing of new music-related products and features across TikTok's suite of AI-powered mobile apps including TikTok & Resso.
Responsibilities:
- Negotiate music content licenses with music publishers and PROs/CMOs across North America and beyond
- Develop & maintain quality working relationships with music publishing rightsholders and contribute to ongoing partner management strategy
- Align cross functional strategies across Music Publishing Business Development, Product, Legal and other teams to enable and support new music-related product development
- Represent Music Publishing Licensing and Partnerships BD team in internal and external discussions related to product development and licensing roadmap
- Understand product goals and anticipate music licensing and copyright-related requirements
- Demonstrable experience creating and negotiating licensing structures, preferably for music streaming services and/ or user generated content platforms
- 5-7 years' experience in music or related digital content industry, with an emphasis on music publishing licensing for digital services, including experience in copyright, licensing, business development, product development or business analysis
- Sophisticated understanding of and experience with international music publishing licensing and rights structures
- Deep knowledge and extensive passion for the music/tech space
- Familiarity with complex IP considerations around UGC. DMCA and/or Article 17 expertise a plus
- Strong Excel, PowerPoint and presentation design skills including analytics and financial modelling skills a plus
- Proactive team player and effective influencer
- Degree plus MBA or equivalent business qualification strongly preferred, or relevant industry experience
ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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 believe individuals shouldn't be disadvantaged because of their background or identity, but instead should be considered based on their strengths and experience. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
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