A&R Manager - SoundOn, Berlin

at  TikTok

Responsibilities
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’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 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.
Join us.
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 global 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years’ experience in a relevant field within the GSA 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

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 TikTok and music trends
• Knowledge of digital music distribution, music industry trends across all genres
  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

• Identify key artists & labels in the GSA market as potential signings for SoundOn
• 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.
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