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TikTok · 1 day ago

Short Drama Content Business Partnership Manager - TikTok Short Drama

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$84K/yr - $193K/yr

2+ years exp

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Short Drama Content Business Partnership Manager to lead copyright partnership initiatives for overseas short dramas. The role involves negotiating copyright agreements, managing key partnerships, and refining collaboration workflows to enhance TikTok's short drama portfolio.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead copyright partnership initiatives for overseas short dramas to expand the pipeline of targeted content supply

Apply solid understanding of short drama content; leverage a sharp eye for identifying hit content, provide strategic guidance on imported content quality, and drive growth in both overall content volume and the number of premium short drama titles

Screen and manage key copyright holders on an ongoing basis. Independently handle end-to-end copyright negotiations, contract execution and content launch processes to secure favorable copyright terms and maximize partnership value

Acquire exclusive premiere rights to new short drama titles and support the overseas distribution of top-performing domestic short dramas, with the goal to boost the coverage of hit content offerings

Monitor overseas short drama rankings on a regular basis to maintain the edge of TikTok’s overseas short drama portfolio in the market

Continuously refine partnership and management workflows throughout the collaboration lifecycle; proactively identify potential partnership risks, develop viable solutions and drive their effective implementation

Qualification

Business developmentContent partnershipsProject managementBusiness negotiationProfessional fluency in EnglishResilience skillsProposal developmentEstablished networks

Required

Bachelor's degree or above; minimum 2 years of experience in business development or content partnerships, with a proven track record in short drama copyright collaboration

Possess established networks and resources across short drama copyright holders, platforms and distribution channels

Demonstrate strong project management capabilities, paired with excellent business negotiation, proposal development and resilience skills

Have professional fluency in English for business communications

Preferred

Possess existing connections and resources related to overseas short drama platforms and copyright holders

Benefits

Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance

A 401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Company

TikTok

Glassdoor3.4

TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

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