About the Team

Tik Tok continues to unlock opportunities for artists and labels, with a brilliantly engaged community who love to build connections with artists and their music. The team is working globally and locally with artists, managers and labels to unleash the promotional and marketing power of Tik Tok, helping talents to secure success on the platform, music streamings, hit charts and brand collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Develop the label & artist onboarding strategy, build relationships with Japanese record labels and artist managers, responsible for music licensing deal-making and negotiations.
• Design customized deals for different scenarios according to data performance, artist potential, etc, and responsible for budget forecasting and deal negotiation.
• Assist with identifying and tracking performance metrics, conducting partner research, and synthesizing learnings into actionable insights to advise in the development of Sound On products and services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient in Japanese
• 4+ years of music industry experience, specifically in music distribution and artist development.
• In-depth understanding of music production, streaming platforms, digital distribution.
• Thorough understanding of recording and publishing rights and experience of IP rights negotiation within music.
• Established Industry Network: possesses a strong network of music industry partners, including artists, managers, producers, and key players in the digital distribution and streaming landscape
• Outstanding negotiation and communication skills with the ability to form close partnerships with labels and agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Business level English skill
• Result-driven and product-driven mind set, with the ability to plan, document and deliver on tight deadlines.
• Understanding of Tik Tok content ecosystem and musical trends, movements, and styles.