Responsibilities
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.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
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Team Introduction
The team is responsible for setting the TikTok partnerships and program strategies for the Asia-Pacific market, evolving the value proposition for the TikTok ecosystem. We build and foster partnerships to effectively deliver strategies and programs to enhance partners' product adoption and enrich TikTok content ecosytem. Our external partners will include content publishers, broadcasters, productions, MCNs, top celebrities and other IP holders. The team will also work closely with TikTok content operations, strategy, sales, product, comms, marketing, and public policy.
- Focus on top regional content partners, lead strategic partnerships and content deals. Japanese Manga/animation will be the top focus.
- Source new business opportunities with key content partners
- Lead and support partner negotiations and meetings in complex business conditions.
- Coordinate preparation of QBR and JBP activities for accounts headquartered in the region.
- Identify new strategic partner opportunities & develop a strategic execution plan
- Act as a regional center of excellence and deal desk for complex negotiations.
- Leverage great potential of Japanese IP power and enrich fan community experience across APAC and the globe.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in partnerships and business development.
- Holistic understanding of content industry, platforms and social media
- Network in the Japanese content industry.
- Strong negotiation and deal-closing skills.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to integrate central resources within a regional context.
- Data-driven, synthesizing insights through clear, concise communication.
- Solutions-oriented with strong problem-solving and strategy development experience.
- Excellent English and Japanese in professional documentation and verbal communication.
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.