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TikTok · 20 hours ago

Short Drama Content Production Manager - TikTok Short Drama

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior 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 Production Manager to lead the production of high-quality short dramas. This role involves managing the full production pipeline, budgeting, and collaborating with internal and external teams to deliver impactful content.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end short drama project lifecycle – from project greenlighting, pre-production planning, production process oversight, progress tracking, on-set supervision to final content launch. Independently manage the full production pipeline, spanning IP acquisition, script development and live-action shooting

Own cost budgeting and payment workflow management. Strategically allocate production resources within set budget limits to deliver high-quality short drama content that meets all stakeholder requirements and performance benchmarks

Leverage solid knowledge of the U.S. and Brazilian short drama industry landscapes. Efficiently integrate third-party production vendor resources and serve as the key liaison between external production partners and internal cross-functional teams

Demonstrate exceptional organizational, communication and cross-team collaboration skills, paired with proven project management expertise. Thrive in fast-paced environments by developing targeted solutions to complex challenges quickly

Bring a deep understanding of short drama creative frameworks and audience preferences. Maintain sharp insights into industry CP dynamics, operational models, content trends and market shifts

Qualification

Film/TV productionShort drama expertiseProject managementBudget managementCross-team collaborationContent creation passionFluency in EnglishCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher; proven background in film/TV production, with hands-on experience delivering at least 2 full-cycle U.S. domestic short drama projects from conception to completion

Possess superior verbal and written communication skills, with strong organizational, management and cross-project coordination capabilities. Excel at partnership development and end-to-end project oversight

Highly structured, results-driven and solution-focused professional with clear critical thinking skills and a keen sense of cost optimization

Passionate about content creation with strong content judgment. Well-versed in Western pop culture and cultural taboos, plus a deep understanding of the short drama ecosystem and evolving trends. Familiar with the core tropes and standout elements of both English and Chinese short dramas, with extensive viewing experience and unique perspectives on short-form content

A diligent, reliable and accountable team player with strong self-motivation and a proactive work attitude

Professional fluency in English, with the ability to use it as a primary working language

Preferred

Candidates with existing short drama production networks are highly preferred

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

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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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