Manager, Music Publishing Licensing and Partnerships [Hybrid]
Description
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. We have several global offices including Sao Paulo, Los Angeles, New York, Austin, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
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
Requirements
Qualifications
- 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 modeling skills a plus
- Proactive team player and effective influencer
- Degree plus MBA or equivalent business qualification strongly preferred, or relevant industry experience
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 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 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out to us at USRC@tiktok.com.
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TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. The platform is a home for creative expression through videos that create a genuine, inspiring, and joyful experience. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.