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About the Team
SoundOn is an all-in-one platform powered by TikTok, designed to better service music creators through each step of their career - from TikTok integrated promotion tools to universal music distribution, from diverse monetization opportunities to smart music creation. SoundOn exists to give every music creator & label the power to authentically connect with new audiences and "do music" their way.

The Music Partnerships Manager at SoundOn will play a pivotal role in overseeing and developing a roster of talented artists. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in A&R and project management, helping to identify new talent and ensure smooth execution of artist projects from discovery through distribution. This role is key to helping artists maximize their success by utalizing SoundOn's powerful distribution and promotional tools within the TikTok ecosystem.

Responsibilities:
- Identify, scout, and sign new artists who align with SoundOn's mission, staying attuned to emerging trends and sounds.
- Collaborate with artists to enhance their creative output and guide them through the production, branding, and release process.
- Build and maintain relationships with artists, managers, and producers to foster long-term partnerships.
- Use data insights and trend analysis to inform A&R decisions and help artists target the right audience.
- Oversee the entire lifecycle of music projects, from production to distribution and marketing, ensuring alignment with key deadlines.
- Partner with internal teams like marketing and digital promotion to optimize the artist's release strategy.
- Manage project budgets to ensure resources are allocated effectively while maintaining transparency with the artists.
- Coordinate studio time, artist availability, and troubleshoot any issues during the project's timeline.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
-5+ years of music industry experience
-In-depth understanding of music production, streaming platforms, and digital distribution
-Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage both creative and operational elements of a project
-Familiarity with data-driven decision-making to improve music releases and artist development

Preferred Qualifications:
-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

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 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 https://shorturl.at/cdpT2

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $83600 - $192533 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.