Responsibilities
Tik Tok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At Tik Tok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Tik Tok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of Tik Tok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make Tik Tok 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 Tik Tok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

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

Responsibilities:

• Identify key artists & labels in the GSA (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) market as potential signings for Sound On
• Negotiate & acquire licensing deals across both catalogue & frontline releases
• Contribute to country growth as the owner of artist & label development in the region
• Monitor available research & analytics tools & develop a competitive network of key contacts for talent discovery & acquisiton
• Manage & administer business objectives including artist and label onboarding, new releases, and catalog migration
• Analyze data to assess artist and track performance, identify market opportunities, and forecast business impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful artist and label presence across digital platforms, fostering trusted relationships and artist development.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in a relevant field within the GSA (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) music industry
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, including expertise in contracts evaluation and music legislations
• In-depth knowledge of multiple genres of music in both Global & German recorded music markets
• Competitive local & global network of key industry contacts
• Fluency in English and Germany. English will be used as the primary language for work, while Germany will be used for market-specific communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills and a strong music industry network
• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive in identifying and solving problems
• Passion for music with a deep understanding of Tik Tok and music trends
• Knowledge of digital music distribution, music industry trends across all genres

Tik Tok 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 Tik Tok, 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.